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Principal Acquisition Program Manager

Applied Research Solutions
Bedford, MA Full Time
POSTED ON 4/3/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/3/2026

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.

Salary : $175 - $195

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