Senior Program Manager

LOCATION:  Joint Base San Antonio, TX 

JOB STATUS: Full Time 

CLEARANCE: Top Secret

CITIZENSHIP:Must be a US citizen

TRAVEL:  Up to 5% travel may be required

Astrion has an exciting opportunity for a Senior Program Manager for the EPASS Cyber and Networks Directorate (EPASS HN II) contract, supporting the USAF Cryptologic and Cyber Systems Division.  

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS / SKILLS: 

• Education
  • Master’s or Doctorate Degree in a related field and ten years of experience in the respective technical / professional discipline being performed, five years of which must be in the DoD
  • OR, Bachelor’s Degree in a related field and 12 years of experience in the respective technical/professional discipline being performed, five of which must be in the DoD
  • OR, 15 years of directly related experience with proper certifications as described in the PWS labor category performance requirements, eight of which must be in the DoD

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS / SKILLS: 

• The Contractor shall possess comprehensive knowledge of principles, policies, and practices of systems acquisition and program management, as defined in DoDI 5000.02, AFI 63-101/20-101, as well as knowledge of roles and relationships within the DoD and the Air Force.  

• The Contractor shall possess knowledge of qualitative and quantitative techniques for gathering, analyzing, and measuring the effectiveness, efficiency, and productivity of acquisition programs.   

• The Contractor shall possess the 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. 

•  The Contractor must be able to effectively communicate orally and in writing, providing quality acquisition and program documentation (briefings, documents, plans, etc.). 

• Possesses the advanced knowledge, experience, and recognized ability to be considered highly skilled in their technical / professional field.  Possesses the ability to perform tasks and oversee the efforts of junior and journeyman contractor personnel within the technical / professional discipline.  Demonstrates advanced knowledge of their technical / professional discipline as well as possess a comprehensive understanding and ability to apply associated standards, procedures, and practices in their area of expertise. 

RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• 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. 

•  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.