Astrion

Integrated defense, security, and space technology

Program Manager

Program ManagementConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeBedford, MA, USA$115k - $125k /yr

About the Job

Requirements

Must be a U.S. citizen and have an active Secret clearance.
Meet one of the experience pathways: a Bachelor's degree in a related field and 3 years of experience, including 3 years in the Department of Defense; or 7 years of directly related experience, including 5 years in the Department of Defense.

Responsibilities

Provide acquisition and program management support to Government Program Managers and Integrated Product Teams across the acquisition lifecycle, including cost, schedule, performance, risk management, documentation, milestone preparation, contractor coordination, and reporting.
Support Government Program Managers in executing acquisition programs in accordance with the Federal Acquisition Regulation, Department of Defense Instruction 5000.02, and applicable Air Force guidance and regulations.
Plan, research, analyze, and assess acquisition projects to support cost, schedule, and performance objectives.
Provide acquisition program management support to Program Managers and Integrated Product Team Leads to maintain the acquisition battle rhythm and deliver operational capability.
Support development and review of acquisition documentation, including Acquisition Strategies, Acquisition Program Baselines, Life Cycle Sustainment Plans, Risk Management Plans, milestone briefings, and other program documentation.
Assist with preparation and review of acquisition reports, including Defense Acquisition Executive Summaries, Monthly Acquisition Reports, Acquisition Program Baselines, Selected Acquisition Reports, and other statutory and regulatory documentation.
Support program risk management activities, including risk identification, analysis, handling, monitoring, and execution of risk management boards and working groups.
Develop and support briefings, schedules, status reports, graphics, and acquisition documentation for senior leadership.
Support source selection activities, including development of evaluation criteria, Request for Proposal documentation, Contract Data Requirements Lists, Statements of Work, and source selection support documentation.
Review acquisition and program documentation for consistency, completeness, and compliance with applicable guidance.
Support implementation and execution of acquisition and development processes in coordination with Government and contractor personnel.
Assist with program integration activities, contractor deliverable tracking, and schedule management.
Support preparation and submission of funding documentation, including Purchase Requests, Military Interdepartmental Purchase Requests, and related acquisition documentation.
Monitor and support interface control and coordination between program systems and stakeholders.
Provide guidance on acquisition policies, procedures, and program management best practices.
Support operational planning, capability development, event integration, analysis, and reporting activities.
Maintain awareness of Department of Defense acquisition reform initiatives and recommend process improvements where applicable.
Manage internal and external taskers using TMT and C3M Workflow, ensuring tasks are correctly assigned and completed on time.
Contribute content and brief at weekly crosstalk meetings with Branch Chiefs.
Coordinate with Program Managers to complete and deliver the Quarterly Monthly Acquisition Report using the PDAA program tool.
Assist with acquisition documentation, particularly Acquisition Program Baselines in the PDAA program tool, and assist with staff packages.
Manage the AML/IML and WML.
Approve user account requests for the PDAA program tool.
Serve as the Division's Alternate Records Management Program point of contact and maintain records in accordance with Air Force Instructions.
Serve as the Alternate Division SharePoint Administrator.

Desired Qualifications

Provide Department of Defense acquisition program management support across the acquisition lifecycle.
Know the Federal Acquisition Regulation, Department of Defense Instruction 5000.02, Air Force Instructions 63-101/20-101, and related acquisition guidance.
Have experience with program risk management and acquisition reporting.
Have experience with cost, schedule, and performance management.
Have experience developing and reviewing acquisition documentation and milestone packages.
Have experience supporting Integrated Product Teams, Program Management Reviews, and acquisition reviews.
Be familiar with Agile methodologies, DevSecOps, and cloud-based systems.
Have experience with acquisition and financial systems, including CCaR, IDECS, EDA, and Microsoft Office Suite.
Know Earned Value Management analysis and Integrated Master Schedules.
Be skilled in workflow and tasker/suspense tracking, including assigning, monitoring, and validating action items across complex organizations.
Have experience editing, routing, and processing staff packages to ensure clarity, correctness, and timely movement through approval chains.
Have strong capability in SharePoint and Office 365, including organizing repositories, maintaining structured workflows, and managing collaborative documents.
Be able to coordinate Division and Directorate deliverables, consolidating inputs from multiple branches and functional leads to produce accurate leadership-ready outputs.
Be adept at monitoring and managing task queues and preparing leadership updates on suspense statuses and workflow throughput.
Have strong written and verbal communication skills.
Be able to develop and present briefings to senior leadership.
Have strong analytical and organizational skills.
Be able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced acquisition environment.
Be able to work independently and collaboratively within Government and contractor teams.

Overview

Program Manager

JOB LOCATION: Hanscom AFB, MA

SALARY RANGE: $115,000 - 125,000 annually *

*depending on experience, certifications, and qualifications

JOB STATUS: Full-time; salaried

CLEARANCE: Secret clearance required

Astrion has an exciting opportunity for a Program Manager providing support to the USAF Mission Planning Division (AFLCMC/C3M), which is within the C3BM Directorate and located at Hanscom AFB, MA.

The Mission Planning Division (AFLCMC/C3M) leads the development, modernization, and sustainment of enterprise Mission Planning Systems (MPS) supporting all U.S. Air Force aviation platforms. The Division delivers modular, integrated mission planning capabilities that connect operational tasking and intelligence data with aircraft avionics and aircrew mission requirements. By enabling aircrews to electronically receive and process tasking orders, intelligence inputs, target coordinates, and mission‑critical flight and weapons data, MPS enhances combat effectiveness, increases sortie generation rates, and improves aircrew readiness and survivability across the Combat Air Forces (CAF) and Mobility Air Forces (MAF).

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS / SKILLS

Citizenship: Must be a US citizen

Clearance: Must have an Active Secret Clearance

Education: Bachelor's Degree in a related field with 3 years of experience, 3 of which must be in DoD, OR 7 years of directly related experience, 5 of which must be in the DoD.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS / SKILLS

Technical Skills

DoD acquisition program management support across the acquisition lifecycle
Knowledge of FAR, DoDI 5000.02, AFI 63-101/20-101, and related acquisition guidance
Program risk management and acquisition reporting
Cost, schedule, and performance management
Development and review of acquisition documentation and milestone packages
Experience supporting IPTs, PMRs, and acquisition reviews
Familiarity with Agile methodologies, DevSecOps, and cloud-based systems
Experience with acquisition and financial systems, including CCaR, IDECS, EDA, and Microsoft Office Suite
Knowledge of EVM analysis and Integrated Master Schedules (IMS)
Skilled in workflow and tasker/suspense tracking, including assigning, monitoring and validating action items across complex organizations.
Experienced with staff package editing, routing and processing to ensure clarity, correctness and timely movement through approval chains.
Strong capability in SharePoint and Office 365, including organizing repositories, maintaining structured workflows and managing collaborative documents.
Ability to coordinate Division/Directorate deliverables, consolidating inputs from multiple branches and functional leads to produce accurate leadership-ready outputs.
Adept at monitoring and managing task queues and preparing leadership updates on suspense statuses and workflow throughput.

Interpersonal Skills

Strong written and verbal communication skills
Ability to develop and present briefings to senior leadership
Strong analytical and organizational skills
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced acquisition environment
Ability to work independently and collaboratively within Government and contractor teams

RESPONSIBILITIES

The Program Manager will provide acquisition and program management support to Government Program Managers and Integrated Product Teams (IPTs) across the acquisition lifecycle. The position supports program execution activities involving cost, schedule, performance, risk management, acquisition documentation, milestone preparation, contractor coordination, and program reporting in support of Air Force acquisition programs.

Specifically, this is a dynamic opportunity for a Program Manager to provide support to the Deputy Division Chief and Front Office Group (FOG) in the AFLCMC/C3M, Mission Planning Division.

Duties include, but not limited to:

Support Government Program Managers in executing acquisition programs in accordance with FAR, DoDI 5000.02, and applicable Air Force guidance and regulations
Plan, research, analyze, and assess acquisition projects to support cost, schedule, and performance objectives
Provide acquisition program management support to Program Managers and IPT Leads to maintain acquisition battle rhythm and deliver operational capability
Support development and review of acquisition documentation including Acquisition Strategies, APBs, LCSPs, Risk Management Plans, milestone briefings, and other program documentation
Assist with preparation and review of acquisition reports including DAES, MARs, APBs, SARs, and other statutory and regulatory documentation
Support program risk management activities including risk identification, analysis, handling, monitoring, and execution of risk management boards and working groups
Develop and support briefings, schedules, status reports, graphics, and acquisition documentation for senior leadership
Support source selection activities including development of evaluation criteria, RFP documentation, CDRLs, SOWs, and source selection support documentation
Review acquisition and program documentation to ensure consistency, completeness, and compliance with applicable guidance
Support implementation and execution of acquisition and development processes in coordination with Government and contractor personnel
Assist with program integration activities, contractor deliverable tracking, and schedule management
Support preparation and submission of funding documentation including Purchase Requests, MIPRs, and related acquisition documentation
Monitor and support interface control and coordination between program systems and stakeholders
Provide guidance on acquisition policies, procedures, and program management best practices
Support operational planning, capability development, event integration, analysis, and reporting activities
Maintain awareness of DoD acquisition reform initiatives and recommend process improvements where applicable

Job Specific Duties:

Management of internal and external taskers (TMT & C3M Workflow) ensuring tasks are assigned and completed correctly & on time
Contribute content and brief at the Weekly Crosstalk Meetings with the Branch Chiefs
Coordinate with Program Managers (PMs) to complete/deliver the Quarterly Monthly Acquisition Report (MAR) utilizing the PDAA program tool
Assist with Acquisition Documentation (ADM, APB, etc.), particularly as APBs reside in the PDAA program tool
Assist with Staff packages
Manage the AML/IML and WML
Approve user account requests for the PDAA program tool
Serves as the Alternate Records Management Program POC for the Division
Maintains all records in accordance with Air Force Instructions (AFIs)
Serves as the Alternate Division SharePoint Administrator.

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About the Company

Astrion

Integrated defense, security, and space technology

Astrion provides integrated technology solutions and services for defense, homeland security, intelligence, and space missions. It covers cyber, software, systems engineering, and mission support, delivered through an “always on” approach and strong execution in demanding environments. The company works directly with customers to deliver impactful results and shape the future of national security and space operations. By combining technical expertise with agility, Astrion differentiates itself through relentless pursuit of bold ideas and end-to-end support across the lifecycle of complex missions. Its goal is to help customers meet critical moments with reliable, tailored solutions that advance capabilities in defense, security, and space.

Company size: 1,001-5,000
Company stage: Not listed
Total funding: Not listed
Headquarters: Washington DC, District of Columbia
Founded: Not listed

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