Infrastructure & Operations Program Manager

Austin Community College; Dayton (OH); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Austin Community College is looking for a dedicated Infrastructure & Operations Program Manager to work at Eglin AFB, Florida. You will manage procurement and equipment installations while contributing to cutting-edge research for the Air Force. Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor of Science and at least 8 years of Program Management experience. Strong leadership and communication skills are essential. U.S. citizenship and the ability to obtain a SECRET security clearance are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science required.
• 8+ years in Program & Project Management with process improvement focus.
• Proficiency in MS Excel for data manipulation and reporting.

Responsibilities

• Manage procurement and equipment installations end-to-end.
• Develop and implement effective tracking tools.
• Present updates and reports to branch leadership.

Skills

Program Management

Process Improvement

MS Excel

Leadership

Verbal Communication

Attention to Detail

Education

Bachelor of Science

Tools

MS Project

PowerPoint

Job description

Infrastructure & Operations Program Manager

The University of Dayton Research Institute (UDRI) is seeking a dedicated Infrastructure and Operations Manager to join our team at Eglin AFB in sunny Florida. This is an opportunity to be part of a dynamic and collaborative environment where you can contribute to cutting‑edge research and development supporting the Air Force. For a career that makes a difference - Apply Today!

This position is located at Eglin AFB, FL. The Infrastructure & Operations Program Manager will be responsible for the end‑to‑end management of procurement and equipment installations. The PM will work within the Air Force Research Laboratory’s Munitions Directorate, Ordnance Division, Energetic Materials Branch. The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership skills and a proven track record of developing and implementing effective tracking tools and processes. A key function of this position is to present comprehensive updates and reports to branch leadership.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor of Science
• Minimum of 8 years in Program & Project Management, with a focus on process improvement.
• Proficient in MS Excel (including pivot tables and lookups), MS Project, PowerPoint, government email systems, and procurement processes.
• Proficient in Air Force Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) protocols, including the use of safety‑toe footwear and eye protection in Hazardous Operations environments.
• Effective use of verbal and written communication in a scientific/technical setting.
• Attention to detail and problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to work in a dynamic team of scientists, engineers and technicians.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a SECRET level security clearance.
• Due to the requirements of our research contracts with the U.S. federal government, candidates for this position must be a U.S. citizen.

Preferred Qualifications:

• An active SECRET security clearance or equivalent.
• BS degree in Business Administration.
• Experience with DoD Financial Management.
• Experience with energetic materials Research and Development laboratory environments.

Special Instructions:

To apply please submit a cover letter addressing each minimum qualification and any applicable preferred qualifications that you meet.

Informed by its Catholic and Marianist mission, the University is committed to the dignity of every human being. Informed by this commitment, we seek to increase diversity in all of its forms, achieve fair outcomes, and model inclusion across our campus community. The University is committed to policies of affirmative action designed to increase the employment opportunities of individuals with disabilities and protected veterans in compliance with the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and Vietnam Era Veterans' Readjustment Assistance Act of 1973.