Program Manager

Program ManagerLOCATION: Hanscom AFB, MASalary Range: $105,000 - $120,000 annually depending on experience, certifications, and qualificationsJOB STATUS: Full-time; salariedCLEARANCE: Top Secret clearance required at time of hireAstrion has an exciting opportunity for a Program Manager to directly support the Special Programs Division, which is within the Cyber & Networks Directorate (AFLCMC/HN) and located at Hanscom AFB, in Bedford Massachusetts.REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS / SKILLS:Education: Bachelor's or Master's Degree in a related fieldYears of Experience: At least three years of experience in the respective technical / professional discipline being performed, three of which must be in the DoD. Four additional years of directly related experience with proper certifications may substitute for Bachelor's degree.Current Required Security Clearance: TS clearanceMust be a US citizenDESIRED QUALIFICATIONS / SKILLSPossess 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.Possess knowledge of qualitative and quantitative techniques for gathering, analyzing, and measuring the effectiveness, efficiency, and productivity of acquisition programs.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.Must be able to effectively communicate orally and in writing, providing quality acquisition and program documentation (briefings, documents, plans, etc.).RESPONSIBILITIESPlan, 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.