Senior Program Manager

Applied Research Solutions is seeking a full-time Senior Program Manager to support multiple classified and sensitive government programs across DoW security environments. This role requires an experienced, multidisciplinary leader with deep expertise in security, program protection, secure facilities, and enterprise program management.

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:

• Lead and manage classified programs across collateral, SCI, and SAP environments.
• Develop, implement, and oversee enterprise security, technology protection, acquisition security, and cyber resiliency strategies.
• Direct program protection activities for advanced weapon systems, critical program information (CPI), supply chain risk management (SCRM), and foreign disclosure processes.
• Support secure facility (SCIF/SAPF) construction, accreditation, co‑use agreements, and long-term lifecycle requirements.
• Engage in new business development and capture activities through proposal support and solution development.
• Coordinate program objectives and integration across DoD, DHS, OSD, Air/Space Forces, and coalition partners.
• Shape and implement policy, standards, and enterprise security frameworks supporting national-level protection strategies.
• Serve as senior SME across personnel security, industrial security, information protection, cybersecurity integration, and workforce development.
• Provide flexible support across rapid program expansion, emerging mission requirements, and multi‑site operations.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications/ Technical Experience Requirements:

• Must be a U.S. citizen.
• Must have a current TS/SCI Clearance with enrollment in Continuous Vetting.
• 10+ years experience in the areas mentioned below
• Bachelor's degree
• Extensive senior executive-level experience (e.g. GS‑15/NH‑04 equivalent) within DoD or DHS security and program leadership.
• Proven experience directing enterprise security programs across SAP/SCI/collateral environments.
• Demonstrated program protection expertise including acquisition security and cyber resiliency.
• Experience establishing, accrediting, and managing secure facilities (SCIFs/SAPFs).
• Strong program management background including budgeting, risk management, and workforce development.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with experience representing organizations on national-level committees.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience developing or administering national-level certifications (e.g., DoD SPeD).
• Experience integrating security into advanced R&D, acquisition, and operational technology programs.

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.