Program Manager

Astrion•Huntsville, AL

12h

About The Position

Astrion is hiring a Program Manager/Subject Matter Expert I to support the Utility Helicopters Project Office (UHPO) and its UH-60M procurement, modification, and Foreign Military Sales (FMS) programs in Huntsville, Alabama. The role provides strategic leadership and program management support across multiple UH-60M efforts serving Army aviation and partner nation objectives. It manages FMS portfolios throughout the acquisition lifecycle, including baselines, schedules, resource forecasting, performance reporting, and risk mitigation. The position coordinates procurement, modification, fielding, and sustainment work with government stakeholders, engineering and contracting teams, industry partners, and foreign defense representatives, while ensuring compliance with applicable acquisition policies and the Security Assistance Management Manual. The position is full-time, with approximately 10% travel; clearance is not specified.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree and at least 6 years of relevant experience, or a high school diploma and at least 10 years of relevant experience.
Experience supporting defense acquisition programs, including program analysis, cost and schedule monitoring, performance reporting, and acquisition documentation.
Knowledge of Department of War directives and the Security Assistance Management Manual (SAMM / DoD 5105.38-M).
Experience executing procurement, fielding, and sustainment tasks while collaborating with engineering, contracting, integrated product teams, and foreign disclosure teams.
Ability to develop, monitor, and manage Integrated Master Schedules, program baselines, and risk, issue, and opportunity tracking.
Strong organizational and critical-thinking skills, including the ability to manage multiple high-priority requirements simultaneously.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including preparing executive briefings and communicating complex acquisition information to senior DoD and USG leadership.
Ability to work independently, take initiative, and drive projects to completion with minimal oversight.
Strong collaboration skills and experience coordinating across multidisciplinary teams, government stakeholders, and industry partners.

Nice To Haves

Experience supporting UHPO or UH-60M procurement, modification, and sustainment programs.
Familiarity with FMS case management and the Army Security Assistance Enterprise.
Experience coordinating with USASAC, DASA DEC, DCMA, OEMs, and foreign defense representatives.
Knowledge of Army aviation acquisition processes, production schedules, modification programs, and total package fielding.
Experience working with industry partners such as Sikorsky/Lockheed Martin.
Experience identifying process improvements and implementing strategies to improve program performance, efficiency, and mission execution.

Responsibilities

Provide strategic leadership and program management support to UHPO across multiple UH-60M procurement and modification efforts.
Define and execute program vision, scope, objectives, and operational baselines in alignment with UHPO priorities.
Manage FMS portfolios throughout the acquisition lifecycle, including program baselines, Integrated Master Schedules, resource forecasting, and case performance reporting.
Monitor cost, schedule, and performance metrics to help ensure acquisition milestones and operational requirements are achieved.
Identify and mitigate technical, cost, and schedule risks; develop contingency plans to prevent delays.
Provide technical guidance, mentorship, and daily direction to multidisciplinary project teams.
Coordinate procurement, modification, fielding, and sustainment activities with engineering, integrated product teams, contracting personnel, and foreign disclosure teams.
Coordinate with the Army Security Assistance Enterprise, including USASAC, DASA DEC, DCMA, contracted OEMs, and foreign defense representatives.
Coordinate production, modification, and fielding schedules with government stakeholders and industry partners to meet partner nation delivery requirements.
Monitor and report program KPIs and identify opportunities to improve operations and efficiency.
Track multiple FMS cases, maintain risk and issue matrices, and proactively address schedule delays and program execution challenges.
Ensure procurement actions, contract deliverables, engineering changes, and total package fielding comply with USG acquisition policies, SAMM, and applicable quality standards.
Prepare and deliver executive briefings, program status reports, acquisition documentation, and performance updates to senior leadership and government representatives.
Support continuous process improvements in program execution, resource management, and mission effectiveness.