Program Manager II

Astrion•Wright-Patterson AFB, OH

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Astrion is hiring a Journeyman Program Manager to support the Fixed Wing Branch HC/MC-130 Recapitalization Program at Wright Patterson AFB in Dayton, Ohio. The ACAT IC program is intended to replace aging Air Combat Command HC-130P/N and Air Force Special Operations Command MC-130E/H/P aircraft. The MC-130 Recap aircraft is a multi-mission tactical airlifter focused on providing strategic reconnaissance, direct action, counter-terrorism, and humanitarian relief capabilities. The role provides acquisition program management support across the program life cycle, including schedule, risk, requirements, contract, documentation, milestone, and program assessment activities. The Program Manager supports Government program managers and leadership, coordinates with Government organizations and agencies, and contributes to reviews, audits, working groups, and process improvement efforts. The position is full-time, requires an active Secret clearance and U.S. citizenship, and involves 10% travel.

Requirements

Must be a U.S. citizen.
Must have an active Secret clearance.
Bachelor’s or master’s degree in a related field and at least three years of experience in the relevant technical or professional discipline, including three years in the DoD; alternatively, seven years of directly related experience with proper certifications, including five years in the DoD.
Travel requirement: 10%.

Nice To Haves

Advanced knowledge, experience, and recognized expertise in the relevant technical or professional field.
Ability to perform tasks and oversee the efforts of junior and journeyman personnel within the technical or professional discipline.
Advanced knowledge of the technical or professional discipline and comprehensive understanding of, and ability to apply, associated standards, procedures, and practices.
Program Office, Enterprise, and Staff Level Support interface experience.

Responsibilities

Apply acquisition program management policies and procedures to systems, subsystems, equipment procurement, post-award project and program management, and acquisition programs throughout their life cycles.
Manage and organize resources and personnel to meet task objectives, and explore new approaches where applicable.
Assign personnel to provide services supporting SOF & PR Division acquisition management requirements.
Develop integrated risk management plans and strategies.
Analyze and prepare draft recommendations for Government consideration regarding weapon system contractor production changes.
Review Engineering Change Proposals (ECPs) and Contract Change Proposals (CCPs), participate in fact-finding, and support the Configuration Control Board (CCB) process.
Assist with analysis of problems and issues confirmed by the Government as requiring additional support.
Support strategic scheduling and planning documentation, including the Integrated Master Plan (IMP) and Integrated Master Schedule (IMS), and develop and coordinate reporting frameworks for event-based activities.
Develop, analyze, and maintain master integrated program schedules from concept exploration through system fielding; use networking and scheduling software, evaluate contractor and Government schedules, integrate schedule data, and perform deterministic and probabilistic schedule risk assessments using Monte Carlo simulation-based software.
Assist with planning program milestones and reviews.
Perform analyses to support program strategy decisions and courses of action.
Assess documentation integration to ensure consistency with program strategy and across milestone documentation.
Prepare, coordinate, staff, adjudicate comments on, and finalize milestone documents and assessments in coordination with relevant divisions and Government agencies.
Develop and collect technical data and inputs for staff summary packages supporting coordination and signature of milestone approval documents.
Gather program information and conduct analyses for program managers and leadership.
Recommend alternatives to improve internal management processes and participate in process improvement activities as members of, or advisors to, Integrated Product Teams (IPTs) and Product/Process Improvement Working Groups (PIWGs).
Help translate user requirements documents, including CDDs, CPDs, and CONOPS, into weapon system contract RFP documentation; develop and document recommended program management inputs for PWSs, CDRLs, and other acquisition documentation.
Provide advisory assistance and draft documentation for briefings, letters, and meeting planning and coordination.
Write, coordinate, staff, and maintain program documentation concerning requirements, cost, schedule, performance, risk, impacts, and program status.
Attend and support reviews, audits, and working group meetings, including PMRs, PDRs, CDRs, TIMs, TPWGs, and TRRs; support may include computer setup, slide forwarding, and documenting minutes, actions, and decisions.
Assist the Government in assembling CPAR inputs for weapon system contracts.
Apply acquisition knowledge, experience, and best business practices to support DoD, USAF, and USSOCOM, with familiarity with USSOCOM Directive 70-1 and acquisition processes, policies, and procedures for programs up to and including ACAT 1D.