Journeyman Program Manager

Astrion; Lincoln (MA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A defense contractor is seeking a Journeymen Program Manager to oversee system acquisition for development and deployment of weapons systems. The candidate must have at least three years of experience in program management within the DoD and possess strong analytical and communication skills. A Bachelor’s Degree in a related field is required, along with an active Secret security clearance. This full-time position is based in Hanscom AFB, MA, with a salary range of $110,000 to $130,000 annually, depending on experience.

Qualifications

• At least three years of experience in the respective technical/professional discipline, three of which must be in the DoD.
• Comprehensive knowledge of systems acquisition and program management principles.
• Effective communication skills, providing quality acquisition and program documentation.

Responsibilities

• Plan, research, analyze, and assess system acquisition for development, production, and deployment.
• Support and develop acquisition reports and program management reviews.
• Provide briefings and schedules of program status to senior management.

Skills

Effective communication skills

Knowledge of program management principles

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in a related field

Job description

Job Title

Journeymen Program Manager

Location & Salary

Work Location: Hanscom AFB, MA
Salary Range: Estimated $110,000 - $130,000 annually *

* depending on experience, certifications, and qualifications

Job Status & Security Clearance

Job Status: Full-Time; Salaried

Security Clearance: Must have an active Secret security clearance

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s Degree in a related field
• Years of Experience: At least three years of experience in the respective technical/professional discipline, three of which must be in the DoD. Four additional years of directly related experience with proper certifications may substitute for a Bachelor’s degree.
• Comprehensive knowledge of principles, policies, and practices of systems acquisition and program management as defined in DoDI 5000.02, AFI 63‑101/20‑101, and 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.
• 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 pursue alternative courses of action.
• Effective communication skills orally and in writing, providing quality acquisition and program documentation (briefings, documents, plans, etc.).

Responsibilities

• Plan, research, analyze, and assess system acquisition in terms of development, production, and deployment of weapons systems and associated equipment as well as formulate plans and recommend effective strategies in meeting cost, schedule, and performance objectives.
• Support and develop acquisition reports, including statutory and regulatory reports.
• Support program management reviews, senior level meeting/reviews, and IMP/IMS reviews.
• Support and develop various briefings/schedules of program status and acquisition tasks to senior management.