Principal Program Manager

Astrion$150K — $166K *
Aerospace & Defense
15+ years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in a related field with 20 years of experience, including 10 years in the DoD; or 30+ years of related experience with 12 in the DoD.
  • Experience with DoD or Air Force acquisition programs.
  • Knowledge of systems acquisition principles and DoD policies (DoDI 5000.02, 5000.75).
  • Expertise in qualitative and quantitative techniques for program evaluation.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills.
  • Ability to work effectively in a dynamic team environment and meet end-user requirements.
  • Detail-oriented with robust problem-solving and analytical skills.

Responsibilities

  • Assess and recommend solutions for program schedules and cost baselines.
  • Effectively communicate program documentation and reports.
  • Plan and analyze system acquisition development, production, and deployment.
  • Support various program management reviews and senior-level meetings.
  • Correlate Earned Value Management (EVM) analyses with project data.
  • Provide expert inputs for Requests for Proposal (RFPs) and related documentation.
  • Interpret and coordinate acquisition project assignments, making recommendations to management.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health insurance offerings.
  • Retirement savings plans with company match.
  • Paid time off and holidays.
  • Professional development opportunities.
  • Flexible work arrangements.
Full Job Description
Overview

 

PRINCIPAL PROGRAM MANAGER

 

LOCATION: Hanscom AFB, MA

 

SALARY RANGE: $150,000 -$166,000 annually

*depending on experience, certifications, and qualifications

 

JOB STATUS: Full-time;salaried

 

CLEARANCE: Secret clearance required to have at time of hire

 

 

 

Astrion has an exciting opportunity for a Principal Program Manager providing support to the USAF Weather Systems branch, which is within the PEO Electronic Systems Directorate (AFLCMC/ES) and located at Hanscom AFB, MA. 

 

For this position, the Weather Branch needs a top-notch Program Manager who can run a program, take initiative, knows how USAF works and not just be a task worker

 

 

Must be a US citizen

Must have an active Secret clearance

 

MINIMUM REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS / SKILLS

 

Education:

  • Bachelor’s Degree in a related field and 20 years of experience in the respective technical/professional discipline being performed, 10 of which must be in the DoD

  • OR, 30+ years of directly related experience, 12 of which must be in the DoD

 

Technical Skills

  • Experience on DoD or Air Force acquisition programs
  • 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

Interpersonal Skills

  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Comfortable working in a dynamic team environment meeting end users’ requirement
  • Must be detail-oriented and have excellent problem-solving and analytical abilities

 

 

 

RESPONSIBILITIES

Duties include, but not limited to: 

  • Knowledge of principles, policies, and practices of systems acquisition and program management, as defined in DoDI 5000.02, AFI 63-101/20-101

  • Knowledge of roles and relationships within the DoD and the Air Force

  • Knowledge of qualitative and quantitative techniques for gathering, analyzing, and measuring the effectiveness, efficiency, and productivity of acquisition programs

  • Knowledge of support activities that assist the program manager in assessing what programs are within schedule and cost baselines, be able to recommend viable solutions to problems, and the pursuit of alternative courses of action

  • Effectively communicate orally and in writing, providing quality acquisition and program documentation (briefings, documents, plans, etc.)

  • Plan, research, analyze, and assess system acquisition in terms of development, production, and deployment of weapons systems and associated equipment as well as formulate plans and recommend effective strategies in meeting cost, schedule and performance objectives

  • Support and develop acquisition reports, including statutory and regulatory reports (i.e., DAES, MAR, etc.)

  • Support program management reviews, senior level meeting/reviews, and IMP/IMS reviews

  • Support and develop various briefings/schedules of program status and acquisition tasks to senior management

  • Correlate EVM Cost Performance Report analysis with the monthly IMS CDRLs for programs
  • Provide expert 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
  • Provide services critical to Life Cycle Logistics and operational supportability
  • 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
  • Compare program direction and program plans for consistency
  • Outline policy disconnects, policy interpretation, and management of all acquisition effort.

 

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