Senior Program Manager

Overview

SENIOR PROGRAM MANAGER

LOCATION: Hanscom AFB, MA

SALARY RANGE : $140,000 - $155,000 annually*

*depending on experience, certifications, and qualifications

JOB STATUS: Full-time;salaried

CLEARANCE: Top Secret clearance required at time of hire

Astrion has an exciting opportunity for a Senior Program Manager providing support to the Command, Control, Communications, and Battle Management Division (C3BM), which is located at Hanscom AFB, MA.

Command, Control, Communications, and Battle Management (C3BM) has been tasked with delivering an integrated Department of the Air Force (DAF) Battle Network providing resilient decision advantage and enabling the USAF, USSF, Joint, and Coalition Force to win against the pacing challenge. C3BM supports execution in many different focus areas. C3BM's main efforts are Architecture and Systems Engineering (ASE), Operational Response Team (ORT), and multiple mission integration teams such as Air, Maritime, and multiple acquisitions consisting of both the Advanced Battle Management System (ABMS) and Space.

The DAF BATTLE NETWORK is the integrated system-of-systems fusing sensors, effectors, and sustainment grids to build situational awareness, make operational decisions, and direct the force to create needed lethal and nonlethal effects in support of the Joint Force Commander's scheme of maneuver. The DAF PEO C3BM has the responsibility of technically and programmatically integrating the DAF's larger system-of-systems architecture needed to deliver an integrated Command and Control (C2) core function for the DAF, Joint, and Coalition forces, by teaming with all other DAF PEOs, as needed.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS / SKILLS

Must be a US citizen

Must have and be able to maintain a Top Secret Level Clearance


PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS / SKILLS

Education and Experience: Bachelor's degree, and minimum of 12 years of experience, including at least 5 years supporting DoD programs, OR

• • 15 years of experience, including at least 8 years supporting DoD programs.

Technical Skills

• DoD acquisition program management support across the acquisition lifecycle
• Knowledge of FAR, DoDI 5000.02, AFI 63-101/20-101, and related acquisition guidance
• Program risk management and acquisition reporting
• Cost, schedule, and performance management
• Development and review of acquisition documentation and milestone packages
• Experience supporting IPTs, PMRs, and acquisition reviews
• Familiarity with Agile methodologies, DevSecOps, and cloud-based systems
• Experience with acquisition and financial systems including CCaR, IDECS, EDA, and Microsoft Office Suite
• Knowledge of EVM analysis and Integrated Master Schedules (IMS)

Interpersonal Skills

• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to develop and present briefings to senior leadership
• Strong analytical and organizational skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced acquisition environment
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within Government and contractor teams

RESPONSIBILITIES

The Senior Program Manager will provide acquisition and program management support to Government Program Managers and Integrated Product Teams (IPTs) across the acquisition lifecycle. The position supports program execution activities involving cost, schedule, performance, risk management, acquisition documentation, milestone preparation, contractor coordination, and program reporting in support of Air Force acquisition programs.

Duties include, but not limited to:

• Support Government Program Managers in executing acquisition programs in accordance with FAR, DoDI 5000.02, and applicable Air Force guidance and regulations
• Plan, research, analyze, and assess acquisition projects to support cost, schedule, and performance objectives
• Provide acquisition program management support to Program Managers and IPT Leads to maintain acquisition battle rhythm and deliver operational capability
• Support development and review of acquisition documentation including Acquisition Strategies, APBs, LCSPs, Risk Management Plans, milestone briefings, and other program documentation
• Assist with preparation and review of acquisition reports including DAES, MARs, APBs, SARs, and other statutory and regulatory documentation
• Support program risk management activities including risk identification, analysis, handling, monitoring, and execution of risk management boards and working groups
• Develop and support briefings, schedules, status reports, graphics, and acquisition documentation for senior leadership
• Support source selection activities including development of evaluation criteria, RFP documentation, CDRLs, SOWs, and source selection support documentation
• Review acquisition and program documentation to ensure consistency, completeness, and compliance with applicable guidance
• Support implementation and execution of acquisition and development processes in coordination with Government and contractor personnel
• Assist with program integration activities, contractor deliverable tracking, and schedule management
• Support preparation and submission of funding documentation including Purchase Requests, MIPRs, and related acquisition documentation
• Monitor and support interface control and coordination between program systems and stakeholders
• Provide guidance on acquisition policies, procedures, and program management best practices
• Support operational planning, capability development, event integration, analysis, and reporting activities
• Maintain awareness of DoD acquisition reform initiatives and recommend process improvements where applicable

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