Program Manager Defense Jobs in Boston, MA (NOW HIRING)

We are seeking a dedicated Mid-Level Program Manager to support critical Air Force initiatives that enhance operational capability and mission readiness. In this role, you will coordinate cross-functional efforts, manage program execution, and work closely with military and civilian stakeholders to deliver results on schedule and within scope. The ideal candidate brings strong program oversight experience, a proactive problem-solving mindset, and the ability to thrive in a structured, mission-driven environment where teamwork and accountability are essential. This role requires the employee to pass background screening for SAP.

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:

Duties include, but not limited to:

• Support cost and schedule reduction activities for acquisition and development
• Provide program level acquisition support
• Provide support and solutions to program leadership to facilitate successful contract execution for the program and analyze overall program health and advises program leadership on options to maintain cost, schedule and performance objectives
• Support and develop various briengs/schedules of program status and acquisition tasks to senior management
• Provide Program Management inputs to Request for Proposal (RFPs) including systems specs, Electronic Warfare Systems (SRDs), Statement of Work (SOWs), and Contract Data Requirements List (CDRLs), and other RFP products
• Review acquisition documents and provide comments with programmatic perspective to ensure consistency and accuracy. Documents may include, but are not limited to, ADMs, LCSP, Acquisition Strategies, APBs, Risk Management Plans, PMRs and milestone decision briengs
• Support, prepare, review and develop acquisition reports, including statutory and regulatory acquisition report and milestone review documentations identied in DoDI 5000.02
• Provide non-technical acquisition program management to include guidance and expertise necessary to apply principles, criteria, and procedures of DoD Directive 5000.1, DoDI 5000.02, NSSAP 03-02, and other DoD, AF, AFMC, and AFLCMC Instructions, Directives, Regulations, and guidance documents as applicable
• Outline policy disconnects, policy interpretation, and management of all acquisition efforts
• Assist with planning, evaluating and implementing program acquisition strategies. This includes DoD and AF policy and/or guidance; technical approach and/or requirements; risk assessment; and realism in achieving a product suitable for the warghter within cost, schedule, and performance constraints. Also includes broad range of program acquisition strategies, market research, evaluating deliverables requirements and best practice management; this includes support to Urgent Capability Acquisitions and Middle Tier of Acquisition as dened in DoDI 5000.80, Operation of the Middle Tier of Acquisition and DoDI 5000.81, Urgent Capability Acquisition
• Support and coordinate with program level scheduling personnel
• Develop, maintain, and update program risk management plans IAW the Risk Management Guide for DoD Acquisition, AFPAM 63-128, and the Air Force RI3 Guidebook; facilitate program risk identication, risk analysis, risk handling and risk monitoring; assist with execution of program risk management boards, risk management working groups (or equivalent), and document meeting minutes; includes analyzing prime and sub-contractor risk management processes
• Assist with development, maintenance, and update of acquisition reports such as the Monthly Activity Reports (MAR), Source Approval Request (SAR), Defense Acquisition Executive Summary (DAES), Acquisition Program Baseline (APB), and supplemental reports as required by DoD policy for ACAT I, ACAT II, and ACAT III programs and IAW DoDI 5000.02, AFI 63-101_20-101, and AFPAM 63-128. This requires use of standardized and specialized software applications such as M/S Office, Integrated Budget Documentation and Execution System (IDECS), Electronic Document Access (EDA), Comprehensive Cost and Requirement’s System (CCaR), and any other DoD/Office of the Secretary of Defense (OSD) mandated system(s)
• Provide direct support in preparing and submitting funding documents (e.g. Purchase Request, MIPR, Purchase Orders, etc.). Requires familiarity with nancial systems such as Comprehensive Cost and Requirement’s System (CCaR)
• Interpret, organize, execute, and coordinate acquisition project assignments and make recommendations to Government Program Manager regarding problems with unique or controversial items that may have a major effect on the overall performance and execution of acquisition & sustainment projects
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications/Technical Experience Requirements:

• Must be a U.S. Citizen
• 10 years of experience as a Program Manager with at least 3 years in DoD environment. 
• Active Top Secret/SCI Security Clearance 
• Bachelor's Degree in related discipline
• Comprehensive knowledge of principles, policies and practices of systems acquisition and program management, as dened in DoDI 5000.02 and 5000.75, as well as knowledge of roles and relationships within the DoD and the Air Force

Possesses the knowledge, experience, and demonstrated ability to perform tasks related to the technical/professional discipline they are performing.  Possesses the ability to work independently and apply the proper procedures and processes related to their area of expertise.  Shall also possess the ability to problem solve and troubleshoot various situations to develop successful outcomes within established program/project guidelines (Program Office and Staff Level Support interface).

The expected annual salary range: $135k - $155k. 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.

This 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.