Program Manager

Overview

Program Manager

LOCATION: Hanscom AFB, Bedford, MA

JOB STATUS: Full-time

CLEARANCE: Secret

CERTIFICATION: n/a

TRAVEL: Limited; as needed

Astrion has an exciting opportunity for a Program Manager providing support to the Command, Control, Communications, and Battle Management Division (C3BM).

Command, Control, Communications, and Battle Management (C3BM) has been tasked with delivering an integrated Department of the Air Force (DAF) Battle Network providing resilient decision advantage and enabling the USAF, USSF, Joint, and Coalition Force to win against the pacing challenge. C3BM supports execution in many different focus areas. C3BM's main efforts are Architecture and Systems Engineering (ASE), Operational Response Team (ORT), and multiple mission integration teams such as Air, Maritime and multiple acquisitions consisting of both the Advanced Battle Management System (ABMS) and Space.

The DAF BATTLE NETWORK is the integrated system-of-systems fusing sensors, effectors, and sustainment grids to build situational awareness, make operational decisions, and direct the force to create needed lethal and nonlethal effects in support of the Joint Force Commander's scheme of maneuver. The DAF PEO C3BM has the responsibility of technically and programmatically integrating the DAF's larger system-of-systems architecture needed to deliver an integrated Command and Control (C2) core function for the DAF, Joint, and Coalition forces, by teaming with all other DAF PEOs, as needed.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must have and be able to maintain a Secret Level Clearance
• Must be a US citizen

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's or Master's Degree in related field
• 3+ years of related experience with at least 3 years in the DoD
• Familiar with cloud-based systems, including management and projection of cost and performance
• Familiar with agile methods and CI/CD, DevSecOps and DevOps principals
• Comprehensive knowledge of principles, policies and practices of systems acquisition and program management, as defined in DoDI 5000.02 and 5000.75, as well as knowledge of roles and relationships within the DoD and the Air Force
• Possess knowledge of qualitative and quantitative techniques for gathering, analyzing, and measuring the effectiveness, efficiency and productivity of acquisition programs
• Possesses the ability to effectively communicate orally and in writing, providing quality acquisition and program documentation including but not limited to briefings, documents, and plans.
• Technical Skills
  • Deep understanding of DoDI 5000.02, AFI 63-101/20-101, AFPAM 63-128, and relevant policy guidance
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office, CCaR, IDECS, EDA, and other acquisition systems
  • Experience with EVM, IMS, MAR, SAR, DAES, and milestone documentation
  • Expertise in risk management methodologies and frameworks
  • Familiarity with OFP development, MPE fielding, and mission planning systems
• Interpersonal Skills
  • Strong verbal and written communication abilities
  • Proven ability to collaborate with senior leadership and multidisciplinary teams
  • Analytical and detail-oriented with the ability to think strategically
  • Capable of managing complex acquisition initiatives in a high-paced environment

RESPONSIBILITIES :

We are seeking a highly skilled Program Manager to provide comprehensive support to Government Program Managers across a variety of acquisition programs. This position requires expert knowledge of the FAR, DoDI 5000.02, AFI 63-101/20-101, AFPAM 63-128, and other applicable regulations. The ideal candidate will bring deep experience in acquisition reporting, program strategy development, and life cycle program execution to ensure compliance and mission success for special interest programs designated by the Milestone Decision Authority (MDA).

• Conduct planning, research, analysis, and assessments to formulate strategies that meet program cost, schedule, and performance goals.
• Support efforts to reduce cost and schedule for acquisition and development programs.
• Deliver program-level acquisition support to Program Managers and Integrated Product Team (IPT) Leads to maintain acquisition rhythm and deliver warfighter capability.
• Analyze program execution and provide actionable insights to maintain cost, schedule, and performance metrics.
• Develop and support briefings, schedules, and status updates for senior leadership.
• Contribute program management input to RFPs, including system specs, SRDs, SOWs, and CDRLs.
• Review and comment on acquisition documentation such as ADMs, LCSPs, APBs, Risk Management Plans, PMRs, and milestone decision briefings.
• Prepare statutory and regulatory acquisition reports and milestone documentation per DoDI 5000.02.
• Implement and execute acquisition and development processes with government and contractor stakeholders.
• Provide non-technical acquisition program guidance aligned with DoDD 5000.1, DoDI 5000.02, NSSAP 03-02, and relevant DoD/AF/AFMC/AFLCMC policies.
• Identify policy disconnects and interpret acquisition policy for effective execution.
• Advise Program Managers on best practices to improve efficiency and reduce costs.
• Assist in developing and evaluating acquisition strategies, technical approaches, risk assessments, and requirements.
• Support both Urgent Capability Acquisitions (UCAs) and Middle Tier of Acquisition (MTA) activities per DoDI 5000.80 and 5000.81.
• Coordinate with program scheduling personnel and support scheduling activities.
• Develop and maintain program risk management plans per RI3 Guidebook and facilitate program risk reviews.
• Support the development of acquisition reports such as MARs, SARs, DAES, APBs, and others required for ACAT I-III programs.
• Utilize tools like Microsoft Office, IDECS, EDA, CCaR, and other DoD/OSD systems to manage documentation and reporting.
• Prepare and submit funding documentation such as Purchase Requests, MIPRs, and Purchase Orders; requires familiarity with CCaR.
• Assist in the preparation of acquisition-related briefings, graphics, and reports.
• Provide critical support across Life Cycle Logistics and operational supportability efforts.
• Evaluate program alignment by comparing direction and planning documents.
• Monitor prime contractor deliverables, schedules, integration plans, and IT system interfaces.
• Draft contractual correspondence related to program management issues.
• Assist with source selection strategy development, including evaluation criteria and RFP support.
• Stay current on acquisition reform policies and advise on impacts to programs, including RDC, Spiral, and Incremental Development.
• Support mission execution through operational planning, analysis, event integration, execution, and post-event reporting.
• Ensure MPE systems support capability demonstrations, test events, and meet OFP schedule requirements.
• Support MPE program documentation such as BCRDs, APBs, ADMs, MARs, RDOCs, and obligation/spend plans.
• Ensure MPEs meet cost, schedule, and performance objectives and align with MAJCOM operational needs.
• Prepare and evaluate ECPs and RFPs for MPEC DOs and provide technical recommendations.
• Develop key incentive clause criteria for MPEC-II DOs.
• Correlate EVM cost performance data with monthly IMS CDRLs and support risk evaluations.
• Provide guidance on DoD directives and AFIs including 5000.1/2, 62-601, 63-101, 63-124, 63-1201, AFPD 62-6, and others.
• Bring experience in Mission Planning Independent Validation, Verification & Evaluation, FQT, and software development evaluations.
• Identify and address policy gaps across acquisition and sustainment projects.

What We Offer

• Competitive salaries
• Continuing education assistance
• Professional development allotment
• Multiple healthcare benefits packages
• 401K with employer matching
• Competitive time off policy along with a federally recognized holiday schedule

Who We Are

At Astrion, we innovate, elevate, and shape the world of tomorrow. At our core is our purpose to "Be the Difference". This means we encourage our employees to take action and be the driving force for positive change. We foster an environment where innovative solutions flourish, and our company continuously evolves.

We have a culture of care, empathy, and making a tangible difference within our organization and communities. We embrace continuous learning, growth, and innovation, and pushing the boundaries of what's possible. We promote collaboration and empowering our teams is at the core of our success.

Be the Difference

Astrion offers comprehensive services that boost preparedness, optimize performance, and ensure success across various domains, from Cyber to Digital, Mission and Systems, servicing our nation's Civilian, Defense and Space communities. We support customers with Centers of Excellence in Washington DC, and Huntsville, AL with an additional 36 locations across the U.S.

Join Astrion and Be the Difference in your career and the world!

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