Acquisition Program Manager

JOURNEYMAN PROGRAM MANAGER

WORK LOCATION: Hanscom AFB, MA

SALARY RANGE: $113,000 - $130,000 annually*

*depending on experience, certifications, and qualifications

JOB STATUS: Full-time;salaried

CLEARANCE: Must posess and be able to maintain an Active US Secret clearance

Astrion has an exciting opportunity for an Journeyman Program Manager to support the Theater Battle Control Division (AFLCMC/HBD) located at Hanscom AFB in Bedford Massachusetts. The Theater Battle Control Division manages efforts focused on developing, acquiring, fielding and sustaining programs that support worldwide communications, Battle Management, Command & Control, Intelligence, Surveillance & Reconnaissance (C2ISR), Tactical Air Control, Air/Ground Surveillance, Time Critical Targeting, Combat Identification, Radar Imagery, Integrated Air/Missile Defense, and Mobile/Fixed C2ISR Performance, Exploitation & Dissemination Facilities.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS /SKILLS:

• Citizenship: Must be a US citizen

• Clearance: Must have an Active Secret Clearance

• Education: Bachelor's or Master's degree in a related field and 3 years of experience, 3years of which must be in the DoD
  • OR seven years of directly related experience with proper certifications as described in the PWS labor category performance requirements, five of which must be in the DoD.

Responsibilities:

Duties include but not limited to the following

Strategic Acquisition & Policy Guidance

• Navigate and implement broad acquisition strategies, including Urgent Capability Acquisitions and Middle Tier of Acquisition (DoDI 5000.80 & 5000.81).
• Keep leadership informed on DoD acquisition reform policies (e.g., Evolutionary, Spiral, and Incremental Development) and recommend strategy adjustments.
• Outline policy disconnects, interpret guidance, and provide actionable advice to division branch chiefs and program managers.

Program Execution & Performance Management

• Drive cost and schedule reduction initiatives across complex acquisition and development efforts.
• Analyze and correlate Earned Value Management (EVM) Cost Performance Reports with monthly Integrated Master Schedules (IMS).
• Interpret, organize, and execute project assignments, providing recommendations to resolve unique or controversial execution challenges.
• Support operational planning, capability development, event integration, and operational analysis for mission execution.

Pre-Award & Source Selection Support

• Lead the development of source selection strategies, evaluation criteria, and Request for Proposal (RFP) documentation.
• Conduct market research and evaluate deliverable requirements to ensure realistic technical approaches suitable for the warfighter.

Leadership & Communication

• Maintain the acquisition "battle rhythm" by coordinating directly with program-level scheduling personnel and prime contractors.
• Develop, review, and present program status briefings, schedules, and statutory/regulatory milestone reports to senior management.
• Actively review program integration plans to ensure consistency and alignment with overall strategic direction.

Required Qualifications

• Comprehensive understanding of DoD and Air Force systems acquisition principles, policies, and program management (specifically DoDI 5000.02 / 5000.75).
• Proven ability to apply qualitative and quantitative techniques to gather data, analyze program effectiveness, and measure productivity.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with extensive experience developing high-visibility briefings, technical documents, and program plans.

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