Program Manager - Senior

Applied Research Solutions is seeking Program Manager - Senior candidates for opportunities located at the Pentagon in Washington, D.C. The Program Manager's primary function will be to provide comprehensive knowledge of principles, policies, and practices of systems acquisition and program management.

Why Work with us?

Applied Research Solutions (ARS) is respected as a world-class provider of technically integrated solutions as we deliver premier talent and technology across our focused markets for unparalleled, continuous mission support. Awarded a Best Places to Work nominee since 2020, ARS recognizes that without our career- driven, loyal professionals, we would not be able to deliver state-of-the-art results for our mission partners. We firmly believe that prioritizing our employees is of the upmost importance. We provide a culture where our employees are challenged to meet their career goals and aspirations, while still obtaining a work/life balance. ARS employees are motivated through our industry competitive benefits package, our awards and recognition program, and personalized attention from ARS Senior Managers. 

Responsibilities include:

• The Program Manager shall possess the knowledge of qualitative and quantitative techniques for gathering, analyzing, and measuring the effectiveness, efficiency, and productivity of acquisition programs.


• The Candidate shall possess the knowledge of support activities that assist the Organization in assessing what programs are within schedule and cost baselines, be able to recommend viable solutions to problems, and the pursuit of alternative courses of action.


• Effectively communicate orally and in writing, providing quality acquisition and program documentation (briefings, documents, plans, etc.).


• The Program Manager shall be able to plan, research, analyze, and assess system acquisition in terms of development, production, and deployment of weapons systems and associated equipment as well as formulate plans and recommend effective strategies in meeting cost, schedule and performance objectives.


• Support and develop acquisition reports, including statutory and regulatory reports (i.e. DAES, MAR, etc.). Support program management reviews, senior level meeting/reviews, and IMP/IMS reviews.


• Support and develop various briefings/schedules of program status and acquisition tasks to senior management.

Other duties may include:

• Coordinating as Action Officer for key presentations such as PMR, CIO, CCC, POM requests, current year spend plans and other high level task management. 


• Cross coordination of schedules, risk management and key team management tools.


• Lead and coordinate all preparatory work for key team meetings.


• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications/Technical Experience Requirements:

• 15+ years of experience as a Program Manager with at least 5-7 years in DoD environment.


• or a BA/BS degree and 15 years of experience in the respective technical/professional discipline being performed, of which 5 years must be in the DoD,


• or 20 years of directly related experience with proper certifications as described in the Functionally Aligned Job Descriptions, of which 8 years must be in the DoD. 


• Active Secret Security Clearance.


• Bachelor's and or master's degree; PMP Certificate preferred.


• Must be a US citizen. 

The annual salary range: $155k - $170k. Salary is dependent upon the role and associated responsibilities, candidate's experience, and qualifications to include education/training, and key skills.

All positions at Applied Research Solutions are subject to background investigations.  Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background investigation including criminal history and identity check.

The contractor and subcontractor shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR 60-741.5(a).  This regulation prohibits discrimination against qualified individuals on the basis of disability and requires affirmative action by covered prime contractors and subcontractors to employ and advance in employment qualified individuals with disabilities.

This contractor and subcontractor shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR 60-300.5(a).  This regulation prohibits discrimination against qualified protected veterans and requires affirmative action by covered contractors and subcontractors to employ and advance in employment qualified protected veterans.