Technical Project Manager

Astrion•Albuquerque, NM

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

Astrion is seeking a Technical Project Manager to support the Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL), Space Vehicles Directorate, at Kirtland AFB in Albuquerque, NM. This role is a key contributor to the Rapid Architecture Prototyping and Integration Development (RAPID) laboratory — a mission-critical effort accelerating the Space Force's transition to resilient future architectures through advanced system-of-systems design and ground demonstrations. The Technical Project Manager will support execution and oversight of cross-functional engineering and technical teams, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives and successful delivery of program milestones.

Requirements

U.S. Citizenship required
DoD Secret clearance
Bachelor’s degree in engineering, physical sciences, business, or a related technical field
3+ years of experience supporting DoD or government programs, with 2+ years in a technical leadership or project/program management role
Experience managing integrated schedules involving multiple interdependent systems
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite
Skilled in developing and maintaining integrated project schedules (e.g., with MS Project, Excel)
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Ability to interface effectively with senior government leaders, engineers, and other stakeholders
Demonstrated ability to manage complex, multi-disciplinary projects with evolving priorities

Nice To Haves

Project Management Professional (PMP) certification
Familiarity with space systems, secure communications, or networked system architectures
Understanding of system engineering principles and technical coordination in defense programs
Experience supporting stakeholder engagement and cross-organizational collaboration
Prior exposure to AFRL or Space Force technical initiatives is a plus

Responsibilities

Assist the RAPID Program Manager with overall program strategy, planning, and execution
Coordinate cross-functional technical teams, ensuring delivery of program objectives and alignment to schedule
Represent the program in customer meetings, design reviews, and technical interchange meetings (TIMs)
Track action items, monitor milestones, and maintain program documentation
Support stakeholder engagement and build relationships across government and contractor teams
Translate mission needs into executable technical plans alongside the Chief Engineer and Technical Director
Monitor technical progress, risks, and interdependencies across hardware, software, and network development efforts
Participate in requirements planning, architecture discussions, and trade studies as needed
Ensure engineering efforts are aligned with program priorities
Coordinate with subcontractors to ensure technical quality and contract compliance
Assist in developing and maintaining schedules, budgets, and risk registers
Track earned value, contract deliverables, and performance metrics
Support creation of status reports, briefings, and formal contract data deliverables