Senior Program Manager - F15

Applied Research Solutions has an exciting opportunity for a Program Manager, Senior located at Wright Patterson AFB, Dayton, OH. The Program Manager will provide PM support to the F-15 Division. The F-15 Division is responsible for management and professional services, engineering and technical services, and studies, analyses, and evaluations to accomplish the unit’s mission to design, develop, integrate, test, produce, deploy, modernize, sustain and support U.S. and FMS F-15 fighter aircraft weapon systems and subsystems.

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:

• Apply DoD and USAF acquisition regulations, policies, and procedures.
• Manage full life cycle acquisition, including subsystem and equipment integration.
• Develop and coordinate acquisition documents such as MOAs, MOUs, SOOs, PWSs, SOWs, and RFPs.
• Review and consolidate inputs from financial, procurement, engineering, and logistics teams.
• Participate in process improvement initiatives within Integrated Product Teams (IPTs).
• Assist in programmatic data collection and management for defining and upgrading F-15 configurations.
• Provide advisory support for program source selections.
• Assess program progress and communicate recommendations to leadership.
• Support milestone documentation development and acquisition strategy planning.
• Assist with contract strategies, risk assessments, and Work Breakdown Structures (WBS).
• Develop life-cycle cost estimates and executive briefings.
• Analyze program strategies and assist in acquisition decision-making.
• Support documentation development for Joint Capabilities Integration and Development System processes.
• Assist in translating user requirements into RFP documentation.
• Provide technical and programmatic support for USAF and FMS stakeholders.
• Review and analyze Earned Value Management (EVM) systems.
• Support the directorate/division self-assessment program and compliance tracking.
• Manage risk, cost, and schedule performance for Operational Flight Program (OFP) development efforts.
• Provide expertise for FMS programs at various acquisition stages, including planning, execution, delivery, sustainment, and closure.
• Ensure compliance with security assistance policies and legislation.
• Assist with Price and Availability (P&A) assessments and LOA development.
• Support acquisition document reviews, export licensing, and Government responses.
• Utilize Defense Security Assistance Management System (DSAMS) and other tracking systems.
• Provide acquisition expertise to Security Assistance Program Managers (SAPMs) and functional teams.
• Track program milestones and corrective actions.
• Other duties as assigned 

Qualifications/Technical Experience Required:

• Experience in acquisition program management within DoD and USAF.
• Understanding of acquisition regulations, including ITAR and AECA for FMS roles.
• Strong skills in milestone documentation, contract strategy development, and program assessment.
• Ability to coordinate and consolidate inputs across various functional teams.
• Experience in risk management, scheduling, and cost analysis.
• Familiarity with DSAMS, Security Assistance Manpower Requirements System, and other FMS tools.

Experience Requirements:

• Must be US Citizen 
• Must have an active Secret security clearance 
• Advanced Degree (Master of Arts (MA)/Master of Science (MS)) and 12 years of experience in the respective technical/professional discipline being performed, 5 years of which must be in the DoD.
• OR, BA/BS degree, and 15 years of experience in the respective technical/professional discipline being performed, 5 of which must be in the DoD.
• OR, 20 years of directly related experience with proper certifications as described in the Functionally Aligned Job Descriptions, 8 of which must be in the DoD.

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.