Assistant Program Manager-Sensing & Communication Systems; REQ

Overview

Applied Physical Sciences is seeking a highly motivated Assistant Program Manager to join our growing team – an early‑career professional who is organized, adaptable, curious, and eager to build a foundation in program execution and systems development. A successful candidate will work closely with project leadership teams to support a variety of efforts spanning schedule, budget, deliverables, and technical coordination.

This role offers visibility, growth potential, and the opportunity to take ownership of meaningful projects. It is a foundational role that can evolve based on your strengths, whether you come from a programmatic or technical background. We are interested in helping you grow into a versatile contributor with increasing levels of ownership.

The ideal candidate will manage and track program schedules, budgets, and deliverables; coordinate internal efforts and external communication and ensure nothing falls through the cracks.

APS is a growing research and development company specializing in advanced technology solutions for emerging challenges in both national security and commercial markets.

• Assist the program with managing the full lifecycle of technical programs: scope, schedule, budget, deliverables, and risk.
• Develop, maintain, and monitor program schedules, budgets, and resource tracking tools.
• Track program deliverables and ensure timely submission in accordance with contract requirements.
• Maintain and improve programmatic processes and tools (documentation templates, tracking mechanisms).
• Support proposal development, including technical approach, planning, and cost estimation.
• Coordinate preparations of presentation material and briefing packages for customer meetings and key engineering events.
• Manage and distribute meeting minutes and action items to internal and external stakeholders; follow up to ensure timely closure.
• Help facilitate team communication and documentation across program areas, including integration of reports, logs, and records.

• Bachelor’s degree or higher.
• 2–5 years of professional experience supporting program or project management in a technical or R&D environment.
• Excellent verbal and written communication to accurately document and report findings to colleagues, customers, vendors, etc.
• Exceptional organization skills, note‑taking, and following up on actions.
• Familiarity with DoD acquisition processes and government contracting.
• Proficiency in MS Project, MS Excel, and MS PowerPoint.
• Experience working in a multidisciplinary engineering environment.
• Ability to work proactively and adapt in a cross‑functional, fast‑paced environment.

• Prior experience working in technical programs.
• Prior experience supporting or managing DoD or acquisition programs.
• DAWIA Certification.
• PMP or equivalent program management certification.
• Experience in technical writing, system documentation, and supporting new business proposals/bids.
• Familiarity with engineering development, life cycles, and documentation standards.
• Understanding of integration verification and test planning processes.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and balance shifting priorities.
• Detail oriented with the ability to prioritize and organize daily schedules.
• Experience in Dynamics 365 PSA or PO.

Pawcatuck, CT | Groton, CT.

Candidates must possess or be able to obtain a DoD security clearance.

EOE:
Vet/Disability