Applied Research Solutions · 4 hours ago
FMS Program Manager
Bedford, MA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$150K/yr - $163K/yr
12+ years expApplied Research Solutions (ARS) is seeking a FMS Program Manager providing support to the Air Force Life Cycle Management Center/PEO Digital Directorate. The role involves managing and executing the modernization, development, testing, production, fielding, and sustainment of the PEO Digital portfolio, with a specific focus on the Foreign Military Sales (FMS) Japan AWACs program.
Business DevelopmentBusiness Information SystemsSmall and Medium Businesses
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.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. Ensure adherence to DoD directives and policies, including DoDI 5000.02, DoDI 5000.80, and DoDI 5000.81
Support contract execution through expert analysis and solutions, including reviewing acquisition documents, milestone decision briefings, and risk management plans. Prepare inputs for RFPs such as system specifications, SOWs, and CDRLs
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. Utilize tools such as CCaR, IDECS, and EDA
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. Provide recommendations for incentive clauses and evaluate contractor proposals
Oversee Mission Planning Environment (MPE) systems to ensure they meet operational and testing requirements. Coordinate with stakeholders to align MPE capabilities with operational flight program schedules
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. Ensure compliance with updated regulations and directives
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
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
Preferred
Master's degree in a professional engineering discipline from an ABET-accredited program
Benefits
Industry competitive benefits package
Awards and recognition program
Personalized attention from ARS Senior Managers
Company
Applied Research Solutions
ARS is a growing small business company that serving the department of defense and intelligence community.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Gary Wittlinger
Executive Partner
Jennifer Landis, MBA
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