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Applied Research Solutions

Program Manager

Applied Research Solutions, Dayton, OH


Applied Research Solutions is seeking a full-time Senior Program Manager located at Wright-Patterson AFB, OH in support of CROWS to support development (and updates) of the System Security Engineering Cyber Guidebook (SSECG).

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:

  • Establish project milestones for the next SSECG version release
  • Create/maintain a repository of deliverables for project milestones
  • Assist CROWS leadership in the management of projects/programs within cost, schedule and performance baselines
  • Assist with reviewing and establishing policies and guidance
  • Work with team leads, cyber focus teams, and team members to update action plans with current required actions or prioritizations
  • Ensure the five-year budget and schedule are consistent with the CROWS action plans
  • Assist in development of strategic briefings to be presented to the Air Force PEO Cyber Resiliency Review, AFLCMC/CC, SAF/AQ, AFLCMC/FM, working group meetings and CROWS leadership
  • Plan and supporting telecommunications and meetings with program offices
  • Assist in completing tasks in response to National Defense Authorization Acts and in response to requests from SAF/AQR and other senior leaders
  • Maintain a repository of cyber best practices and lessons learned
  • Work closely with various CROWS teams to assist in the development of data strategies
  • Provide input to implementation plans, standard operating procedures, and other cyber documentation
  • Assist in the development of reports outlining the mitigation objectives, cyber resiliency posture, or system cyber resiliency strategy.
  • Other duties as assigned


Qualifications/ Technical Experience Requirements:

  • TS/SCI Clearance
  • Must be a US Citizen
  • Experience in USAF weapon system acquisitions
  • Project Management Certification or Training
  • BA/BS degree, 12 years of experience in the respective technical/professional discipline being performed, three of which must be in the DoD
  • OR, 15 years of directly related experience, five 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 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.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)