Principal Acquisition Program Manager
Company: Applied Research Solutions
Location: Bedford
Posted on: April 4, 2026
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Job Description:
Applied Research Solutions is seeking a Principal Acquisitions
Program Manager to work at Hanscom AFB in Bedford, MA. 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 will include: Extensive use of DoD5000. (Must have
strong expertise of DoD5000 within an Air Force setting).
Investigates, analyzes, plans, evaluates, drafts and/or recommends
solutions for project/program efforts. Provide expert level issue
resolution and recommendation support to achieve desired program
outcomes. Apply broad knowledge of organizational missions and
programs, such as acquisition management and modernization
planning. Apply knowledge of and expertise with acquisition
management, program management, budget/finance principles and
methodologies, modernization planning, and the Planning,
Programming, Budgeting, and Executing (PPBE) process. Review
initial and revised acquisition documents and provide the
enterprise level perspective to ensure consistency and accuracy.
Provide comments on acquisition documentation that add value from
an enterprise perspective and facilitate an integrated,
system-of-systems approach across the division. Will perform other
duties as assigned. Qualifications/Technical Experience
Requirements: Must be a US citizen Active Top Secret Security
Clearance Master's Degree and 15 years of general work experience,
10 years of which must be in acquisition program management. The
expected annual salary range is $175k - $195k. Salary is dependent
upon the role and associated responsibilities, candidates
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 based on 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.
Keywords: Applied Research Solutions, New Bedford , Principal Acquisition Program Manager, Science, Research & Development , Bedford, Massachusetts
