Program Manager

About the role

ASRC Federal is a leading government contractor furthering missions in space, public health and defense. As an Alaska Native owned corporation, our work helps secure an enduring future for our shareholders. Join our team and discover why we are a top veteran employer and Certified Great Place to Work™.

ASRC Federal is seeking a Program Manager to advance readiness by leading a mission‑critical Defense logistics program supporting DLA Aviation. As the Program Manager for Chemical Management Services (CMS), you will ensure safe, compliant, and uninterrupted delivery of hazardous materials vital to aircraft maintenance operations across multiple locations. ASRC Federal’s Defense organization provides end‑to‑end chemical management, logistics integration, and mission sustainment support to key DoD customers. This program delivers hazardous material demand forecasting, procurement, warehousing, distribution, environmental compliance, and customer support for DoD aviation maintenance locations. You’ll lead a high‑impact team that keeps maintenance operations supplied and mission‑ready.

This opportunity is being advertised for proposal purposes only; the position is contingent upon contract award and customer approval of funding.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary customer interface, overseeing cost control, schedule performance, risk management, logistics analysis, and application of commercial best practices.
• Establish program milestones, monitor adherence to master plans and schedules, identify performance issues, and drive resolution through resource allocation or contractual changes.
• Coordinate development of proposals, business plans, operating budgets, statements of work, and contract terms/conditions.
• Lead hazardous materials demand analysis, inventory forecasting, warehousing, receiving, storage, tracking, and delivery operations.
• Ensure full environmental and safety compliance, including EPA/OSHA/DoD regulations and hazardous material handling standards.
• Oversee employee training programs, ensuring workforce readiness and compliance with all hazardous material procedures.
• Develop and manage a robust Quality Management System (QMS) and Quality Control Plan, including tracking Acceptable Performance Levels (APL) and driving continuous improvement.
• Utilize Business Intelligence tools, Warehouse Management Systems (WMS), Inventory Management Systems (IMS), and Hazardous Materials/Environmental Management applications.
• Build and sustain strong customer relationships with FRC leadership, DLA Aviation representatives, and other Government stakeholders.
• Author, monitor, and report internal metrics, program plans, and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
• Identify opportunities to expand program scope, enhance services, and develop new Defense logistics capabilities.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field.
• Minimum 10 years’ experience managing resources and personnel for complex programs in a military government defense environment.
• Experience with hazardous materials management.
• Strong critical‑thinking skills, including root‑cause analysis and development of corrective actions.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to build strong relationships across all levels of Government customer leadership.
• U.S. Citizenship, required for customer site and other accesses.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated leadership within DLA, DoD, or Defense logistics programs.
• Experience implementing or managing QMS / ISO 9001 quality frameworks.
• Proficiency with WMS/IMS and hazardous material inventory systems; proficiency with BI tools and reporting platforms.
• Experience developing SOPs, metrics, and process improvement initiatives.
• Ability to operate effectively in a mission‑driven, fast‑paced Defense logistics environment.

Benefits

• Health care, dental, vision, life insurance
• 401(k)
• Education assistance
• Paid time off including PTO, holidays, and any other paid leave required by law

Pay

The salary offered will depend on several factors including, but not limited to, relevant experience, skills, education, geographic location, internal equity, business needs, and other factors permitted by law. Posted pay ranges are a general guideline only and are not a guarantee of compensation or salary.