Principal Program Manager

Astrion has an exciting opportunity for a Principal Program Manager providing support to the USAF Weather Systems branch, within the PEO Electronic Systems Directorate (AFLCMC/ES) at Hanscom AFB, MA. This role requires a top-notch Program Manager who can run a program, take initiative, and understands USAF operations beyond task execution.

Pay

$150,000 - $166,000 annually depending on experience, certifications, and qualifications

Schedule

Full-time; salaried

Requirements

• Must be a US citizen
• Active Secret clearance required at time of hire
• Bachelor’s Degree in a related field and 20 years of experience in the respective technical/professional discipline, 10 of which must be in the DoD or 30+ years of directly related experience, 12 of which must be in the DoD

Skills

Technical Skills

• Experience on DoD or Air Force acquisition programs
• Comprehensive knowledge of principles, policies, and practices of systems acquisition and program management, as defined in DoDI 5000.02 and 5000.75
• Knowledge of roles and relationships within the DoD and the Air Force
• Knowledge of qualitative and quantitative techniques for gathering, analyzing, and measuring the effectiveness, efficiency, and productivity of acquisition programs

Interpersonal Skills

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Comfortable working in a dynamic team environment to meet end users’ requirements
• Detail-oriented with excellent problem-solving and analytical abilities

Responsibilities

• Apply knowledge of principles, policies, and practices of systems acquisition and program management (DoDI 5000.02, AFI 63-101/20-101)
• Understand roles and relationships within the DoD and the Air Force
• Use qualitative and quantitative techniques to gather, analyze, and measure acquisition program effectiveness, efficiency, and productivity
• Assess program schedule and cost baselines, recommend solutions, and pursue alternative courses of action
• Communicate effectively orally and in writing, providing quality acquisition and program documentation (briefings, documents, plans, etc.)
• Plan, research, analyze, and assess system acquisition for development, production, and deployment of weapons systems and associated equipment
• Formulate plans and recommend strategies to meet cost, schedule, and performance objectives
• Support and develop acquisition reports, including statutory and regulatory reports (e.g., DAES, MAR)
• Support program management reviews, senior-level meetings, and IMP/IMS reviews
• Develop briefings and schedules of program status and acquisition tasks for senior management
• Correlate EVM Cost Performance Report analysis with monthly IMS CDRLs for programs
• Provide expert Program Management inputs to Request for Proposal (RFPs), including systems specs, Electronic Warfare Systems (SRDs), Statement of Work (SOWs), Contract Data Requirements List (CDRLs), and other RFP products
• Deliver services critical to Life Cycle Logistics and operational supportability
• Interpret, organize, execute, and coordinate acquisition project assignments
• Make recommendations to Government Program Manager regarding problems with unique or controversial items affecting acquisition and sustainment projects
• Compare program direction and program plans for consistency
• Identify policy disconnects, interpret policy, and manage all acquisition efforts