Deputy Program Manager

Astrion$90K — $130K *
Aerospace & Defense
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Active TS/SCI security clearance
  • Bachelor’s degree in engineering, management, or a related field (advanced degree preferred)
  • PMP certification or equivalent
  • Minimum of 8 years in deputy or operations leadership roles for DoD programs
  • Experience in space systems sustainment, integration, or operations
  • Strong leadership, communication, and team coordination skills
  • Ability to maintain program stability and customer confidence in dynamic environments

Responsibilities

  • Support the Program Manager in planning, scheduling, resource allocation, and performance tracking
  • Provide leadership continuity and operational oversight for seamless execution
  • Oversee day-to-day operations, including technical, schedule, and cost performance
  • Coordinate with subcontractors and technical leads to align with program objectives
  • Lead program reviews, risk assessments, and process improvement initiatives
  • Assume full program management responsibilities in the absence of the Program Manager
  • Ensure compliance with contractual, security, and regulatory requirements

Benefits

  • Full-time employment
  • Opportunity to work on government-supported space systems
  • Support for professional growth through leadership continuity
  • Involvement in innovative programs like HADES
  • Dynamic operational environment at Kirtland AFB
Full Job Description

Overview

Deputy Program Manager

LOCATION: Kirtland AFB, NM

JOB STATUS: Full-time

CLEARANCE: TS/SCI

CERTIFICATION: PMP

TRAVEL: As Needed

 

Astrion has an exciting opportunity for a Deputy Program Manager to support the Hybrid Architecture and Development for Experimental Systems (HADES) program in Albuquerque, New Mexico at Kirtland AFB. The purpose of the HADES Contract is for support services providing Ground Operations and Development (GOD) support and services of the Research and Development Space and Missile Operations (RDSMO) program Ground System Enterprise (GSE).

 

Key Responsibilities

  • Support the Program Manager in all aspects of program execution, including planning, scheduling, resource allocation, and performance tracking.

  • Provide leadership continuity and operational oversight to ensure seamless program execution and responsiveness to Government priorities.

  • Oversee day-to-day operations, including technical, schedule, and cost performance across all functional areas.

  • Coordinate closely with subcontractors, technical leads, and Government counterparts to maintain alignment with program objectives.

  • Lead program reviews, risk assessments, and process improvement initiatives to enhance performance and efficiency.

  • Assume full program management responsibilities in the absence of the Program Manager to ensure uninterrupted leadership and decision-making.

  • Ensure compliance with all contractual, security, and regulatory requirements in support of space systems sustainment efforts.

Required Qualifications/Skills

  • Active TS/SCI security clearance.

  • Bachelor’s degree in engineering, management, or a related discipline; advanced degree preferred.

  • PMP certification or equivalent program management credential.

  • Minimum of 8 years of experience in deputy or operations leadership roles supporting DoD programs.

  • Proven experience in space systems sustainment, integration, or operations.

  • Strong leadership, communication, and team coordination skills.

  • Demonstrated ability to maintain program stability and customer confidence in dynamic environments.

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