Senior Program Manager

Astrion•Bedford, MA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Astrion has an exciting opportunity for a SENIOR PROGRAM MANAGER providing support to the Airborne Warning and Control Systems (AWACS) program office, which is within the Air Force Life Cycle Management Center/ISR SOF (AFLCMC/HB) Directorate and located at Hanscom AFB in Bedford Massachusetts. This position will specifically support the E7 program office. Experience leading Agile SW development initiatives and DevSecOps projects; experience in delivering solutions in high-security environments; experience in building end-to-end DevSecOps environments while driving iterative deliveries through Agile and CI/CD practices.

Requirements

Must be a US citizen
Must have and be able to maintain an active Secret clearance
Bachelor’s degree in a related field and 12 years of experience in the respective professional discipline being performed, five of which must be in DoD. OR 15 years of directly related experience, including at least 8 years supporting DoD 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
Possesses the ability to effectively communicate orally and in writing, providing quality acquisition and program documentation including but not limited to briefings, documents, and plans.

Nice To Haves

Strong PM skills to include all components of cost, schedule and performance.
Experience in Air Worthiness is a plus.
Experience with Aircraft requirements.
Milestone experience with Major Acquisition programs will be a significant factor.
Acquisition reporting skills and documentation, both writing and reviewing, will be a significant part of this job.
Master’s degree, and minimum of 10 years of experience, including at least 5 years supporting DoD programs

Responsibilities

Provide program-level acquisition support to Program Managers and Integrated Product Team Leads, guiding program execution to meet cost, schedule, and performance objectives. Ensure adherence to DoD directives and policies, including DoDI 5000.02, DoDI 5000.80, and DoDI 5000.81.
Support contract execution through expert analysis and solutions, including reviewing acquisition documents, milestone decision briefings, and risk management plans. Prepare inputs for RFPs such as system specifications, SOWs, and CDRLs.
Evaluate program health, advise leadership on options to maintain objectives, and assist in planning acquisition strategies that align with DoD and Air Force policies.
Develop and maintain acquisition reports (e.g., MAR, DAES, APB), prepare briefings, and ensure consistency across program deliverables. Utilize tools such as CCaR, IDECS, and EDA.
Develop, maintain, and execute program risk management plans, facilitating risk identification, analysis, and mitigation while coordinating program risk boards and working groups.
Assist in developing source selection strategies, evaluation criteria, and RFP documentation. Provide recommendations for incentive clauses and evaluate contractor proposals.
Oversee Mission Planning Environment (MPE) systems to ensure they meet operational and testing requirements. Coordinate with stakeholders to align MPE capabilities with operational flight program schedules.
Provide critical support for lifecycle logistics, operational planning, and sustainment strategies, ensuring mission readiness and effective system integration.
Monitor DoD acquisition reforms and advise leadership on process improvements, cost avoidance strategies, and policy interpretations. Ensure compliance with updated regulations and directives.
Collaborate with division branch chiefs, program managers, and contractors to provide expert guidance, streamline integration, and address programmatic issues affecting overall performance.