Task Order Manager

Overview

Task Order Manager

LOCATION: Kirtland AFB , NM ( 100% on-site)

JOB STATUS: Full-time

CLEARANCE: DoD Secret clearance

CERTIFICATION: PMP or equivalent preferred

TRAVEL: < 1 0 %

Astrion is seeking a Task Order Manager to support satellite development and integration programs at the Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) Space Vehicles Directorate. Th e overall contract focuses on space vehicles and ground systems for the Air Force and Space Force. The Task Order Manager will have ownership over all non-technical aspects of contract task order administration, including but not limited to customer engagement, financial management , CDRL delivery, security, and procurement. This role is ideal for someone who is highly proactive and independent with customer engagement and cross-functional project management.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS / SKILLS

• U.S. Citizenship required

• DoD Secret clearance w/ TS/SCI eligibility

• Bachelor's degree in business, engineering, or related technical field

• 3+ years of experience supporting DoD or government programs

• 2+ years of experience in a program/project management role

• Strong customer relationship and stakeholder management skills

• Strong independent problem solver

• Ability to prioritize and complete a large number of complex tasks independently

• Strong sense of ownership for area of responsibility and ability to coordinate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver results

• Willingness to adapt to whatever tasking is needed to deliver results for Task Order

• Strong verbal and written communication skills

• Excellent time management and organizational skills

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS / SKILLS

• Bachelor's degree in Aerospace , Electrical, Mechanical Engineering

• Experience in an engineering management or technical leadership role

• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification

• Excellent accounting skills

• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills (formulas, macros, etc.)

• Prior exposure to AFRL or Space Force technical initiatives

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Report to the Contract Program Manager and work with the Contract Management Team, which includes other Task Order Managers and financial, procurement, and security pro fessionals.

• Perform contract task order management activities related to budget and finance, subcontracts, procurement, recruiting, technical milestone management , documentation and file management , and scheduling .

• Support the technical leads with non-technical tasks and activities .

• Provide administrative business support , including but not limited to meeting coordination, employee engagement, team building, and visitor control for Kirtland AFB.

• Use independent judgement to plan, prioritize and organize a diversified workload in a high-pace and detail-oriented environment.

• Track documents through several processes, including but not limited to, contracting, purchasing , pr oposals, and agreements to completion.

• Facilitate regular communications with AFRL customers, engineering teams, and subcontractors .

• Ensure timely submission of technical deliverables and project reports .

• Support or perform supervisory duties as needed such as new employee onboarding.

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