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Applied Research Solutions · 20 hours ago

FMS Program Manager

Bedford, MA

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$160K/yr - $172K/yr

12+ years exp

Applied Research Solutions (ARS) is seeking a FMS Program Manager to support the Air Force Life Cycle Management Center/PEO Digital Directorate. The role involves providing program-level acquisition support, contract execution oversight, and lifecycle logistics to ensure mission readiness and effective system integration.

Business DevelopmentBusiness Information SystemsSmall and Medium Businesses

Growth Opportunities

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Provide program-level acquisition support to Program Managers and Integrated Product Team Leads, guiding program execution to meet cost, schedule, and performance objectives

Support contract execution through expert analysis and solutions, including reviewing acquisition documents, milestone decision briefings, and risk management plans

Evaluate program health, advise leadership on options to maintain objectives, and assist in planning acquisition strategies that align with DoD and Air Force policies

Develop and maintain acquisition reports (e.g., MAR, DAES, APB), prepare briefings, and ensure consistency across program deliverables

Develop, maintain, and execute program risk management plans, facilitating risk identification, analysis, and mitigation while coordinating program risk boards and working groups

Assist in developing source selection strategies, evaluation criteria, and RFP documentation

Oversee Mission Planning Environment (MPE) systems to ensure they meet operational and testing requirements

Provide critical support for lifecycle logistics, operational planning, and sustainment strategies, ensuring mission readiness and effective system integration

Monitor DoD acquisition reforms and advise leadership on process improvements, cost avoidance strategies, and policy interpretations

Collaborate with division branch chiefs, program managers, and contractors to provide expert guidance, streamline integration, and address programmatic issues affecting overall performance

Other duties as assigned

Qualification

DoD acquisition processesModel-Based Systems EngineeringRequirements developmentNetwork architecturesElectronic WarfareStakeholder engagementRisk managementTechnical data package developmentConfiguration management

Required

Must be a US citizen

Must have an Active Secret Clearance

Bachelor's degree in a professional engineering discipline from an ABET-accredited program

Minimum of 12 years of experience in the respective technical/professional discipline, including at least 5 years supporting DoD programs

Proficiency in requirements development, production and deployment, and operations and support

Proficiency in architecture development and implementation

Proficiency in modeling and simulation, including Model-Based Systems Engineering principles

Proficiency in verification and validation processes

Proficiency in technical data package development and sustainment

Proficiency in principles of configuration management

Experience with network architectures, embedded systems, and application deployment across various systems and hardware, including cloud deployment and virtualization

Experience with DoD acquisition processes such as Technology Maturation, Risk Reduction, Engineering Manufacturing Development, and Production and Deployment activities

Familiarity with Electronic Warfare and/or Air Combat operations, including live aircrew training, development of tactics, techniques, and procedures, and Range Infrastructure architectures and systems