**Description** Applied Research Solutions is seeking a Program Manager (Level I). This role will be supporting the Upgraded Early Warning Radar Program Office, Space Systems Command, Strategic Warning and Surveillance Systems Acquisition Delta (SSC/SZQ) at Peterson Space Force Base. **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:** + Support and conduct strategic planning consistent with program direction, resources, and objectives established by higher authority; make recommendations for improving division processes and products + Support roadmap planning, development and review + Help lead acquisition strategy analyses and program planning processes + Analyze programs and develop sound, efficient and effective execution strategies + Use experience, expertise and skill set to advise, assist, and recommend actions to the Government Acquisition Delta/Product Division/Branch Offices on consistency and continuity of requirements, objectives and planning/programming + Develop, prepare, staff and review Early Strategy and Issues Session, Acquisition Strategy Panel and Acquisition Approval Process Board briefings + Support the development, management, and monitoring of program and project-integrated master schedules + Advise Government personnel on contractor performance issues and risks + Prepare briefings, acquisition documents and reports + Present Government briefings + Assist in risk assessments + Apply cost analytics and data processing skills to provide advice and assistance on technical evaluations and realism, balance, and reasonableness assessments of proposals + Support requirements definition, development, configuration management, test (all phases), risk management, system security engineering, operations and organizational/intermediate/depot-level, maintenance (all types), planning/programming, implementation/deployment of solutions, review, and development of system technical baseline documentation + Other duties as assigned **Qualifications/Technical Experience Requirements:** + Must be a U.S. Citizen + Secret level clearance, Top secret preferred + Education: High School Diploma, Bachelor's preferred The annual salary range: $96K-$105k. Salary is dependent upon the role and associated responsibilities, candidate's 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 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)