Senior Program Manager

Astrion$140K — $150K *
Aerospace & Defense
11 - 15 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • US citizenship required
  • Active Secret clearance needed at the time of hire
  • Bachelor's degree with 12 years of experience, 5 in Department of Defense (DoD), or 15 years of related experience with 8 in DoD
  • Expertise in systems acquisition practices as per DoDI 5000.02 and 5000.75
  • Ability to analyze acquisition program effectiveness using quantitative and qualitative measures
  • Strong communication skills for quality documentation and briefings

Responsibilities

  • Provide acquisition support to ensure program success regarding cost, schedule, and performance
  • Analyze contracts and prepare inputs for RFPs to facilitate contract execution
  • Evaluate program health and provide acquisition strategy guidance
  • Maintain acquisition reports and ensure consistency across program documents
  • Develop and implement program risk management plans to mitigate risks
  • Assist in source selection strategies and evaluate contractor proposals
  • Oversee Mission Planning Environment systems to meet operational requirements
  • Support lifecycle logistics and sustainment for mission readiness
  • Advise on DoD acquisition reforms and process improvements

Benefits

  • Full-time salaried position
  • Work primarily at Hanscom Air Force Base, MA
  • Opportunity to support a wide range of ISR SOF programs
  • Engagement with high-security environments and cutting-edge technology
  • Collaboration with diverse stakeholders across multiple locations
Full Job Description
Overview

SENIOR PROGRAM MANAGER

LOCATION: Hanscom AFB, MA

SALARY RANGE: $140,000 -$150,000 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 SENIOR PROGRAM MANAGER providing support to the Air Force Life Cycle Management Center/ISR SOF (AFLCMC/HB) located at HanscomAFB in Bedford Massachusetts. The Air Force Program Execution Office for Intelligence, Surveillance, Reconnaissance and Special Operations (PEO ISR SOF) has the collective Air Force Materiel Command (AFMC) mission responsibility to manage and execute the modernization, development, testing, production, fielding, and sustainment of the ISR SOF portfolio, which includes over 200 programs for the United States Air Force (USAF) and foreign allies. AFLCMC/PEO ISR SOF is headquartered at Wright Patterson Air Force Base, OH with geographically separated operating units CONUS and OCONUS. This position supports the AWACS (E3) and Wedgetail (E7), and the International Airborne Battle Management Command and Control (FMS) Division; AFLMC(WIW). The WIW Division located at Tinker AFB (OK), and Hanscom AFB (MA), with dispersed support at Eglin AFB, Seattle WA, San Antonio TX and several OCONUS positions.

This is a full-time position located at Hanscom Air Force Base, MA. This position will specifically support the E7 program office. Experience leading Agile SW development initiatives and DevSecOps projects; experience in delivering solutions in high-security environments; experience in building end-to-end DevSecOps environments while driving iterative deliveries through Agile and CI/CD practices.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS / SKILLS
  • Must be a US citizen
  • Must have an active Secret clearance
  • Bachelor's degree in a related field and 12 years of experience in the respective professional discipline being performed, five of which must be in DoD. OR 15 years of directly related experience, including at least 8 years supporting DoD 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
  • 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.


PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS / SKILLS
  • Education: Master's degree, and minimum of 10 years of experience, including at least 5 years supporting DoD programs
  • Experience
    • Experience leading Agile SW development initiatives and DevSecOps projects
    • Experience delivering solutions in high-security environments
    • Experience building end-to-end DevSecOps environments
    • Driving iterative delivery through Agile and CI/CD practices
    • Knowledge of Milestone documentation
    • Knowledge of SWAP (Software Acquisition Pathway)
    • Experience with Agile tools including Confluence and Jira


RESPONSIBILITIES

Duties include, but not limited to:
  • Acquisition and Program Support: Provide program-level acquisition support to Program Managers and Integrated Product Team Leads, guiding program execution to meet cost, schedule, and performance objectives. Ensure adherence to DoD directives and policies, including DoDI 5000.02, DoDI 5000.80, and DoDI 5000.81.
  • Contract Execution and Oversight: Support contract execution through expert analysis and solutions, including reviewing acquisition documents, milestone decision briefings, and risk management plans. Prepare inputs for RFPs such as system specifications, SOWs, and CDRLs.
  • Program Health Analysis: Evaluate program health, advise leadership on options to maintain objectives, and assist in planning acquisition strategies that align with DoD and Air Force policies.
  • Documentation and Reporting: Develop and maintain acquisition reports (e.g., MAR, DAES, APB), prepare briefings, and ensure consistency across program deliverables. Utilize tools such as CCaR, IDECS, and EDA.
  • Risk Management: Develop, maintain, and execute program risk management plans, facilitating risk identification, analysis, and mitigation while coordinating program risk boards and working groups.
  • Source Selection and Contract Administration: Assist in developing source selection strategies, evaluation criteria, and RFP documentation. Provide recommendations for incentive clauses and evaluate contractor proposals.
  • Mission Planning and Operational Support: Oversee Mission Planning Environment (MPE) systems to ensure they meet operational and testing requirements. Coordinate with stakeholders to align MPE capabilities with operational flight program schedules.
  • Lifecycle Logistics and Sustainment: Provide critical support for lifecycle logistics, operational planning, and sustainment strategies, ensuring mission readiness and effective system integration.
  • Policy and Process Improvement: Monitor DoD acquisition reforms and advise leadership on process improvements, cost avoidance strategies, and policy interpretations. Ensure compliance with updated regulations and directives.
  • Stakeholder Engagement: Collaborate with division branch chiefs, program managers, and contractors to provide expert guidance, streamline integration, and address programmatic issues affecting overall performance.

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