Program Manager

Program ManagerLOCATION: Washington, D.C.JOB STATUS: Full-timeCLEARANCE: N/ACERTIFICATION: PMPTRAVEL: As NeededSALARY RANGE: $160k - $240kAstrion has an exciting opportunity for an experienced and results-oriented Program Manager to lead and oversee all contract personnel supporting a large-scale, mission-critical program. This individual will serve as the primary point of contact for contract performance, ensuring effective delivery, strategic alignment, and operational excellence across all program areas.This position requires a U.S.-based professional with the ability to travel across the United States to support program leadership and collaborate with stakeholders.Required Qualifications / SkillsExperience: Minimum of 15 years of experience managing service contracts or programs of similar size, scope, and complexity.Prior management experience within an Air Traffic Control facility or in a comparable operational environment is required.If holding only a bachelor's degree, 20+ years of relevant experience is required.Education: Graduate degree in Business Management or a closely related field from an accredited institution.A bachelor's degree may be considered with sufficient experience as noted above.Certification: Must hold an active Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.Leadership Competencies: Proven ability to manage large, distributed teams - preferably within the FAA.Demonstrated success in stakeholder engagement, program governance, financial oversight, risk management, and project integration.Strong communication, organizational, and decision-making skills.Preferred Qualifications / SkillsExperience managing federal government contracts or public-sector programs.Familiarity with multi-vendor coordination and cross-functional team leadership.Knowledge of contract compliance requirements and federal acquisition regulations (FAR).ResponsibilitiesProvide strategic leadership and oversight of all contract personnel and activities under the program with an emphasis on effectively staffing large scale programs.Serve as the principal liaison with government or client stakeholders, ensuring strong communication and alignment with program objectives.Manage operations across a geographically dispersed team, including performance monitoring, quality assurance, and continuous improvement.Oversee program governance, integrated project delivery, resource management, risk and issue resolution, budgeting, and reporting.Ensure adherence to contract requirements, applicable standards, and performance metrics.Drive operational efficiency and foster a high-performance culture among contract staff.