Overview
Program Manager
Be the Difference
Astrion offers comprehensive services that boost preparedness, optimize performance, and ensure success across various domains, from Cyber to Digital, Mission and Systems, servicing our nation's Civilian, Defense and Space communities. We support customers with Centers of Excellence in Washington DC, Huntsville, AL and Burlington, MA with an additional 36 locations across the U.S.
Astrion has an exciting opportunity for a Program Manager to provide program management support to the Mission Planning program, which is within the Digital Directorate at Eglin AFB.
The Division is constructed to utilize agile development practices and processes directed from OSD and the Secretary of Air Force. This position provides analytic and acquisition support to the Air Combat Command (ACC), Air Mobility Command (AMC), Air Force Special Operations Command (AFSOC) and in co development with the U.S. Navy (USN) platforms for the procurement of mission planning hardware, services, and software. Services, except temporary duty assignments, will be performed at Hanscom AFB unless otherwise specified by contract.
JOB DETAILS
LOCATION: Eglin AFB
JOB STATUS: Full Time
TRAVEL: TBD
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS / SKILLS
- Candidate must have an active US security clearance, with the ability to upgrade to a Top Secret (TS) clearance.
- Master’s or Doctorate Degree in a related field and at least 20 years of experience in the respective technical / professional discipline being performed, 12 years of which must be in the DoD
- Experience in DoD systems acquisition and program management principles, policies, and practices as defined in DoD acquisition frameworks
- Experience in executing DoD programs with prime contractors, and sub-contractors.
- Skilled in use of Microsoft Office products
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- The PM support is directed to the JMPS Framework Program. The Framework Program is the JMPS (Joint Mission Planning System) fielded basic mission planning capability. The Framework is utilized by all the various platforms (including weapons) where JMPS is fielded. Individual must have knowledge of qualitative and quantitative techniques for gathering, analyzing, and measuring the effectiveness, efficiency, and productivity of mission planning software acquisition programs.
- JMPS Framework, (and mission planning as a whole) is a software program. JMPS is an agile development software based capability. The mission planning portfolio is transitioning to a modular, mobile capability (JOMS). The Framework program is the core component of the JMPS fielded platform. Acquisition experience with a focus on software programs (SWAP) and agile development utilizing modified SAFe processes will be considered a plus.
- Review’s acquisition documents and provides comments offering an executive level perspective to ensure consistency and accuracy. Documents may include, but are not limited to, Acquisition Decision Memorandums, Life Cycle Sustainment Plans, Acquisition Strategies, Acquisition Program Baselines, Risk Management Plans, Program Management Reviews and Milestone Decision Briefs.
- Support development/review of Requests for Information (RFIs), Request for Proposals (RFPs) and other procurement related documents utilized during the acquisition of Mission Planning Systems hardware, and software services.
- Support review of bid proposals and make recommendations as appropriate to the government for contract award.
- Individual must be able to effectively communicate orally and in writing, providing quality acquisition and program documentation (briefings, documents, plans, etc.).
- Individual has the knowledge of support activities that assist the program manager in assessing what programs are within schedule and cost baselines, be able to recommend viable solutions to problems and the pursuit of alternative courses of action.
- Individual shall be able to plan, research, analyze and assess system acquisition in terms of development, production and deployment of weapons systems and associated equipment; formulate plans and recommend effective strategies in meeting cost, schedule, and performance objectives.
- Support program management reviews, senior level meeting/reviews and IMP/IMS reviews.
- The candidate will be able to support and develop various briefings/schedules of program status and acquisition tasks to senior management.
What We Offer
- Competitive salaries
- Continuing education assistance
- Professional development allotment
- Multiple healthcare benefits packages
- 401K with employer matching
- Paid time off (PTO) along with a federally recognized holiday schedule
Who We Are
At Astrion, we innovate, elevate, and shape the world of tomorrow. At our core is our purpose to “Be the Difference”. This means we encourage our employees to take action and be the driving force for positive change. We foster an environment where innovative solutions flourish and our company continuously evolves.
We have a culture of care, empathy, and making a tangible difference within our organization and communities. We embrace continuous learning, growth, and innovation, and pushing the boundaries of what’s possible. We promote collaboration and empowering our teams is at the core of our success.
Join Astrion and Be the Difference in your career and the world!
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