Astrion

Integrated defense, security, and space technology

Program Manager

Program ManagementPosted on Nov 2

Full-timeBedford, MA, USA$115k - $130k /yr

About the Job

Requirements

A bachelor's or master's degree in a related field and at least three years of experience in the respective technical or professional discipline, including three years in the Department of Defense; alternatively, seven years of directly related experience with the specified certifications, including five years in the Department of Defense.
Must have and maintain a Secret-level security clearance.
Must be a U.S. citizen.

Responsibilities

Support cost and schedule reduction activities for acquisition and development.
Provide program-level acquisition support.
Provide support and solutions to program leadership to facilitate successful contract execution; analyze overall program health and advise leadership on options to maintain cost, schedule, and performance objectives.
Support and develop program-status and acquisition-task briefings and schedules for senior management.
Provide program management inputs to Requests for Proposal, including system specifications, Electronic Warfare Systems requirements documents, Statements of Work, Contract Data Requirements Lists, and other proposal products.
Review acquisition documents and provide programmatic comments to ensure consistency and accuracy, including acquisition decision memoranda, life-cycle sustainment plans, acquisition strategies, acquisition program baselines, risk management plans, program management reviews, and milestone decision briefings.
Support, prepare, review, and develop acquisition reports, including statutory and regulatory reports and milestone review documentation identified in DoDI 5000.02.
Provide nontechnical acquisition program-management guidance and expertise applying Department of Defense directives, instructions, policies, and applicable Air Force, Air Force Materiel Command, and Air Force Life Cycle Management Center regulations and guidance.
Outline policy disconnects and interpretations, and manage acquisition efforts.
Assist with planning, evaluating, and implementing program acquisition strategies, including policy and guidance, technical approaches and requirements, risk assessment, and assessing feasibility within cost, schedule, and performance constraints. Support market research, deliverable-requirement evaluation, best-practice management, Urgent Capability Acquisitions, and Middle Tier of Acquisition activities.
Support and coordinate with program-level scheduling personnel.
Develop, maintain, and update program risk-management plans in accordance with Department of Defense and Air Force guidance; facilitate risk identification, analysis, handling, and monitoring; assist with risk-management boards and working groups and document meeting minutes; analyze prime- and subcontractor risk-management processes.
Assist with developing, maintaining, and updating acquisition reports, including Monthly Activity Reports, Source Approval Requests, Defense Acquisition Executive Summaries, Acquisition Program Baselines, and other policy-required reports for ACAT I, II, and III programs. Use Microsoft Office and specialized systems such as IDECS, EDA, and CCaR.
Provide direct support in preparing and submitting funding documents, such as Purchase Requests, MIPRs, and Purchase Orders; use financial systems such as CCaR.
Interpret, organize, execute, and coordinate acquisition-project assignments, and recommend solutions to the Government Program Manager for unique or controversial matters that may affect overall acquisition and sustainment project performance and execution.

Overview

Program Manager

WORK LOCATION: Hanscom AFB, MA

Salary Range: $115,000 - 130,000 annually*

*depending on experience, certifications, and qualifications

Clearance: Secret clearance required

JOB STATUS: Full-time; salaried

Astrion has an exciting opportunity for a Program Manager to directly support the Air Force Intranet (AFINC) Weapon System program, which is within the C3I and Infrastructure Division (AFLCMC/HNI) and located at Hanscom AFB, MA.

The C3I and Infrastructure Division (AFLCMC/HNI) focuses on providing enterprise support to over 110 active Air Force, Air National Guard (ANG), and Air Force Reserve installations and bases.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS / SKILLS:

Education:Bachelor’s or master’s degree in a related field and at least three years of experience in the respective technical / professional discipline being performed, three of which must be in the DoD
- OR seven years of directly related experience with proper certifications as described in the PWS labor category performance requirements, five of which must be in the DoD.
Clearance: Must have and be able to maintain a Secret level clearance
Must be a US citizen

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Duties include, but not limited to:

Support cost and schedule reduction activities for acquisition and development
Provide program level acquisition support
Provide support and solutions to program leadership to facilitate successful contract execution for the program and analyze overall program health and advises program leadership on options to maintain cost, schedule and performance objectives
Support and develop various brieﬁngs/schedules of program status and acquisition tasks to senior management
Provide Program Management inputs to Request for Proposal (RFPs) including systems specs, Electronic Warfare Systems (SRDs), Statement of Work (SOWs), and Contract Data Requirements List (CDRLs), and other RFP products
Review acquisition documents and provide comments with programmatic perspective to ensure consistency and accuracy. Documents may include, but are not limited to, ADMs, LCSP, Acquisition Strategies, APBs, Risk Management Plans, PMRs and milestone decision brieﬁngs
Support, prepare, review and develop acquisition reports, including statutory and regulatory acquisition report and milestone review documentations identiﬁed in DoDI 5000.02
Provide non-technical acquisition program management to include guidance and expertise necessary to apply principles, criteria, and procedures of DoD Directive 5000.1, DoDI 5000.02, NSSAP 03-02, and other DoD, AF, AFMC, and AFLCMC Instructions, Directives, Regulations, and guidance documents as applicable
Outline policy disconnects, policy interpretation, and management of all acquisition efforts
Assist with planning, evaluating and implementing program acquisition strategies. This includes DoD and AF policy and/or guidance; technical approach and/or requirements; risk assessment; and realism in achieving a product suitable for the warﬁghter within cost, schedule, and performance constraints. Also includes broad range of program acquisition strategies, market research, evaluating deliverables requirements and best practice management; this includes support to Urgent Capability Acquisitions and Middle Tier of Acquisition as deﬁned in DoDI 5000.80, Operation of the Middle Tier of Acquisition and DoDI 5000.81, Urgent Capability Acquisition
Support and coordinate with program level scheduling personnel
Develop, maintain, and update program risk management plans IAW the Risk Management Guide for DoD Acquisition, AFPAM 63-128, and the Air Force RI3 Guidebook; facilitate program risk identiﬁcation, risk analysis, risk handling and risk monitoring; assist with execution of program risk management boards, risk management working groups (or equivalent), and document meeting minutes; includes analyzing prime and sub-contractor risk management processes
Assist with development, maintenance, and update of acquisition reports such as the Monthly Activity Reports (MAR), Source Approval Request (SAR), Defense Acquisition Executive Summary (DAES), Acquisition Program Baseline (APB), and supplemental reports as required by DoD policy for ACAT I, ACAT II, and ACAT III programs and IAW DoDI 5000.02, AFI 63-101_20-101, and AFPAM 63-128. This requires use of standardized and specialized software applications such as M/S Office, Integrated Budget Documentation and Execution System (IDECS), Electronic Document Access (EDA), Comprehensive Cost and Requirement’s System (CCaR), and any other DoD/Office of the Secretary of Defense (OSD) mandated system(s)
Provide direct support in preparing and submitting funding documents (e.g. Purchase Request, MIPR, Purchase Orders, etc.). Requires familiarity with ﬁnancial systems such as Comprehensive Cost and Requirement’s System (CCaR)
Interpret, organize, execute, and coordinate acquisition project assignments and make recommendations to Government Program Manager regarding problems with unique or controversial items that may have a major effect on the overall performance and execution of acquisition & sustainment projects.

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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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