Senior Contracting Manager
About The Position
Astrion is hiring a Senior Contracting Program Manager to provide acquisition and program management support to Government Program Managers and Integrated Product Teams across the acquisition lifecycle for the C3C/Kessel Run Division at Hanscom AFB, Massachusetts. The role supports Air Force acquisition program execution, including cost, schedule, performance, risk management, acquisition documentation, milestone preparation, contractor coordination, and program reporting. The position is full-time and salaried and requires a Secret clearance. The listed annual salary range is $110,000–$130,000, depending on experience, certifications, and qualifications. The manager provides expert acquisition and program management support to government stakeholders and contractors, including assistance with acquisition strategies, program documentation, contract execution, source selection, and sustainment. The role applies relevant DoD and Air Force acquisition policies and supports programs across ACAT I–III, including urgent capability and Middle Tier Acquisition activities.
Requirements
- Must be a U.S. citizen.
- Must have and be able to maintain a Secret-level clearance.
- Must previously have been a warranted contracting officer.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor’s degree and at least 12 years of experience, including at least 5 years supporting DoD programs; or 15 years of experience, including at least 8 years supporting DoD programs.
- Experience with PCO preparation, contract closeout, financial reconciliation/MOCS, reviewing program management staff documents, and mentoring and training acquisition staff.
- Familiarity with cloud-based systems, including management and projection of cost and performance.
- Familiarity with agile methods, CI/CD, DevSecOps, and DevOps principles.
- Comprehensive knowledge of systems acquisition and program management principles, policies, and practices as defined in DoDI 5000.02 and 5000.75, and knowledge of roles and relationships within the DoD and Air Force.
- Knowledge of qualitative and quantitative techniques for gathering, analyzing, and measuring acquisition program effectiveness, efficiency, and productivity.
- Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing and produce quality acquisition and program documentation, including briefings, documents, and plans.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to develop and present briefings to senior leadership.
- Strong analytical and organizational skills.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced acquisition environment.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively within Government and contractor teams.
Responsibilities
- Support program leadership with analysis, solutions, and recommendations for successful contract execution and overall program health.
- Provide program management input for RFPs, including system specifications, EW Systems SRDs, SOWs, CDRLs, and other proposal materials.
- Review acquisition documents, including ADMs, LCSPs, Acquisition Strategies, APBs, Risk Management Plans, PMRs, and milestone briefings, and assess them for consistency and accuracy.
- Prepare, review, and support statutory and regulatory acquisition reports and milestone documentation in accordance with DoDI 5000.02.
- Support acquisition and development processes with Government stakeholders and prime contractors.
- Apply non-technical acquisition management expertise aligned with DoDD 5000.1, DoDI 5000.02, NSSAP 03-02, and applicable DoD, Air Force, AFMC, and AFLCMC directives.
- Assist in planning and evaluating acquisition strategies, including policy compliance, technical requirements, risk assessment, market research, and deliverable evaluation.
- Support Urgent Capability and Middle Tier Acquisition activities under DoDI 5000.80 and 5000.81.
- Develop and maintain acquisition documentation, including MARs, SARs, DAES, and APBs, for ACAT I–III programs using MS Office, IDECS, EDA, CCaR, and other DoD/OSD systems.
- Provide support to Life Cycle Logistics and operational sustainment activities.
- Coordinate and interpret acquisition project requirements and recommend solutions to complex issues affecting program execution.
- Review and track prime contractor deliverables and schedules.
- Assess program integration plans and provide feedback.
- Draft contractual correspondence related to program management.
- Support source selection strategies, evaluation criteria, RFP development, and administrative processes.
- Monitor DoD acquisition reform updates and recommend program adjustments related to RDC, Evolutionary Acquisition, Spiral Development, and Incremental Development.
- Identify and communicate policy gaps, interpretations, and management needs across acquisition efforts.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
