Principal Program Manager

Astrion•Bedford, MA

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Astrion has an exciting opportunity for a Principal Program Manager providing support to the USAF Weather Systems branch, which is within the PEO Electronic Systems Directorate (AFLCMC/ES) and located at Hanscom AFB, MA. For this position, the Weather Branch needs a top-notch Program Manager who can run a program, take initiative, knows how USAF works and not just be a task worker.

Requirements

Must be a US citizen
Must have an active Secret clearance
Bachelor’s Degree in a related field and 20 years of experience in the respective technical/professional discipline being performed, 10 of which must be in the DoD OR, 30+ years of directly related experience, 12 of which must be in the DoD
Experience on DoD or Air Force acquisition 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
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Comfortable working in a dynamic team environment meeting end users’ requirement
Must be detail-oriented and have excellent problem-solving and analytical abilities

Responsibilities

Knowledge of principles, policies, and practices of systems acquisition and program management, as defined in DoDI 5000.02, AFI 63-101/20-101
Knowledge of roles and relationships within the DoD and the Air Force
Knowledge of qualitative and quantitative techniques for gathering, analyzing, and measuring the effectiveness, efficiency, and productivity of acquisition programs
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
Effectively communicate orally and in writing, providing quality acquisition and program documentation (briefings, documents, plans, etc.)
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 (i.e., DAES, MAR, etc.)
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
Correlate EVM Cost Performance Report analysis with the monthly IMS CDRLs for programs
Provide expert Program Management inputs to Request for Proposal (RFPs) including systems specs, Electronic Warfare Systems (SRDs), Statement of Work (SOWs), and Contract Data Requirements List (CDRLs), and other RFP products
Provide services critical to Life Cycle Logistics and operational supportability
Interpret, organize, execute, and coordinate acquisition project assignments and make recommendations to Government Program Manager regarding problems with unique or controversial items that may have a major effect on the overall performance and execution of acquisition & sustainment projects
Compare program direction and program plans for consistency
Outline policy disconnects, policy interpretation, and management of all acquisition effort.