Senior Program Manager

Astrion•Bedford, MA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Astrion is hiring a Senior Program Manager to support the Command, Control, Communications, and Battle Management Division (C3BM) at Hanscom Air Force Base in Massachusetts. The position supports C3BM’s work delivering an integrated Department of the Air Force Battle Network to provide resilient decision advantage for the U.S. Air Force, U.S. Space Force, joint, and coalition forces. The role plans, develops, implements, and maintains operational inspection programs, including Continuity of Operations (COOP), Unit Self-Assessment Programs (USAP)/Manager’s Internal Control Toolset (MICT), and Risk Management and Internal Control (RMIC), in accordance with Air Force regulations and standards. It also supports audit programs and agencies, including Financial Improvement and Audit Remediation (FIAR), the Air Force Audit Agency (AFAA), Defense Contracting Audit Agency (DCAA), DoD Inspector General (DoDIG), and Government Accountability Office (GAO). The Senior Program Manager conducts assessments, identifies deficiencies, develops corrective action plans, and tracks resolution to help maintain compliance and promote continuous improvement.

Requirements

Must be a U.S. citizen.
Must hold an active Top Secret security clearance and be able to maintain it; clearance is required at time of hire.
Bachelor’s degree in a related field and 12 years of experience in the relevant professional discipline, including five years in DoD; alternatively, 15 years of directly related experience, including at least eight years supporting DoD programs.

Nice To Haves

Experience supporting DoD acquisition program management across the acquisition lifecycle.
Knowledge of FAR, DoDI 5000.02, AFI 63-101/20-101, and related acquisition guidance.
Experience with program risk management and acquisition reporting.
Experience with cost, schedule, and performance management.
Experience developing and reviewing acquisition documentation and milestone packages.
Experience supporting IPTs, PMRs, and acquisition reviews.
Familiarity with Agile methodologies, DevSecOps, and cloud-based systems.
Experience with acquisition and financial systems, including CCaR, IDECS, EDA, and Microsoft Office Suite.
Knowledge of EVM analysis and Integrated Master Schedules (IMS).
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 with Government and contractor teams.

Responsibilities

Develop, implement, and manage inspection programs, including COOP, USAP/MICT, and RMIC, in alignment with Air Force instructions, policies, and procedures.
Conduct assessments of organizational processes and controls to identify vulnerabilities and opportunities for improvement.
Identify, document, and analyze deficiencies discovered during inspections and assessments.
Develop and implement corrective action plans to address identified deficiencies.
Monitor corrective action plans and ensure timely completion.
Prepare and present reports on inspection program activities, findings, and progress to relevant stakeholders.
Serve as a liaison between the organization and Air Force authorities on inspection-related matters.
Develop and deliver training on inspection requirements and best practices.
Evaluate and improve inspection program processes for effectiveness and efficiency.
Maintain accurate, up-to-date records of inspection activities, findings, and corrective actions.
Ensure compliance with applicable Air Force regulations, policies, and procedures.
Identify and assess risks related to inspection programs and develop mitigation strategies.
Support audit programs and agencies, including FIAR, AFAA, DCAA, DoDIG, and GAO.