Journeyman Program Manager

Astrion; Lexington (MA); On-site; USD 115,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Astrion is seeking a Journeyman Program Manager to support the AWACS Division at Hanscom AFB, MA. You will lead acquisition activities, coordinate with IPTs, and ensure cost, schedule, and performance objectives are met for the E-7 platform.

The role requires active Secret clearance, US citizenship, and a strong background in DoD programs, with experience in acquisition processes, documentation, and cross‑functional team leadership across dispersed government and contractor partners.

Qualifications

• Active Secret clearance required and maintained.
• US citizen with eligibility for access to classified information.
• Bachelor’s degree in a related field is preferred; equivalent experience considered.

Responsibilities

• Provide program-level acquisition support to the PM and IPT leads.
• Advise leadership on program health, cost, schedule, and performance.
• Coordinate acquisition assignments and resolve issues affecting scope and delivery.
• Monitor integration plans and interface control between systems.
• Develop reports and briefings for senior leadership.

Skills

Secret clearance

US citizen

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Simulators experience

Job description

WORK LOCATION: Hanscom AFB, MA

Salary Range:$115-$130,000 annually*

JOB STATUS: Full-time; salaried

SECURITY CLEARANCE: MUST have an active US Secret clearance

Astrion has an exciting opportunity for a Journeyman Program Manager providing support to the Airborne Warning and Control Systems (AWACS Division, which is located at Hanscom, AFB, MA.

The AWACS Division, has the collective Air Force Materiel Command (AFMC) mission responsibility to deliver airborne Battle Management Command & Control (BMC2) capabilities that support joint, allied, coalition, humanitarian, and homeland defense operations. Modernization efforts enable continued involvement with worldwide operations by revitalizing legacy mission systems, replacing aging computer architectures, integrating multi‑sensor data fusion, and improving global expeditionary readiness and availability.

Required Qualifications / Skills

• Clearance : Must currently hold and be able to maintain an active Secret Clearance.
• Citizenship : Must be a US citizen

Preferred Qualifications / Skills

• Bachelor’s Degree in a related field and 5 years of experience in the respective technical/professional discipline being performed, 3 of which must be in the DoD
• OR 8 years of experience in the respective technical/professional discipline being performed, 5 of which must be in the DoD
• Previous work with Simulators or trainers is highly preferred

Technical Skills

• Provide program management support focused on cost, schedule, and performance for the E‑7 platform
• Track, analyze, and brief program metrics within established guidelines
• Apply DoD acquisition processes and program documentation standards relevant to AWACS modernization
• Use Microsoft Office Suite for reporting, scheduling, documentation, and communication
• Identify risks, troubleshoot issues, and recommend solutions across technical and programmatic areas

Interpersonal Skills

• Communicate clearly and professionally in written and verbal formats with government and contractor teams
• Collaborate effectively with cross‑functional, geographically dispersed stakeholders supporting AWACS programs
• Work independently as a self‑starter while following established PM processes and guidelines
• Demonstrate sound judgment, adaptability, and critical thinking when navigating evolving program needs
• Maintain professionalism and build strong working relationships within the AWACS enterprise
• Contribute positively to team dynamics, ensuring coordination across multiple major defense contractor partners

Responsibilities

Program & Acquisition Management

• Provide program-level acquisition support to the Program Manager (PM) and Integrated Product Team (IPT) Leads to ensure disciplined execution, acquisition battle rhythm, and delivery of warfighter capability
• Advise program leadership on overall program health and options to maintain cost, schedule, and performance objectives
• Interpret, coordinate, and execute acquisition project assignments; identify and resolve issues with significant impact to acquisition and sustainment efforts
• Compare program direction and plans for alignment and consistency across stakeholders
• Monitor and assess program integration plans and interface control between systems

Acquisition Strategy & Policy Compliance

• Assist with planning, evaluating, and implementing acquisition strategies, including traditional, Middle Tier of Acquisition (MTA), and Urgent Capability pathways
• Provide non-technical acquisition expertise and guidance in accordance with DoD and Air Force acquisition policies, directives, and instructions
• Identify and resolve policy disconnects; provide policy interpretation and recommendations to program leadership
• Track acquisition reform initiatives and recommend updates to programs impacted by policy changes

Contracting, RFP & Source Selection Support

• Provide program management inputs to RFPs, including system requirements, SOWs, SRDs, CDRLs, and evaluation criteria
• Assist with development of source selection strategies and provide administrative and evaluation support
• Review and track prime contractor deliverables, schedules, and contractual performance
• Assist with drafting contractual correspondence related to program management issues

Program Reporting & Senior Leadership Briefings

• Develop, prepare, and review acquisition reports and statutory documentation in support of milestone decisions and program oversight
• Support preparation of senior-level briefings, graphics, schedules, and program status updates
• Maintain recurring program documentation such as MARs, APBs, DAES inputs, SARs, and supplemental acquisition reports
• Utilize DoD-mandated and specialized systems to support reporting, documentation, and execution

Risk, Schedule & Performance Management

• Develop, maintain, and execute program risk management plans; facilitate risk identification, analysis, handling, and monitoring
• Support risk management boards and working groups; document outcomes and action items
• Analyze contractor and subcontractor risk management processes
• Coordinate with program scheduling personnel and correlate EVM cost performance data with Integrated Master Schedule (IMS) CDRLs

Financial & Funding Support

• Provide direct support for preparation and submission of funding documents, including purchase requests, MIPRs, and obligation/spend plans
• Support cost and schedule reduction initiatives across acquisition and development efforts
• Evaluate funding realism and cost impacts in support of acquisition strategies and execution decisions

Advisory & Leadership Support

• Provide expert acquisition and program management guidance to division chiefs and program/project managers
• Advise PMs on best-practice program management principles to improve processes, increase efficiency, and achieve cost avoidance
• Support life-cycle logistics considerations and operational supportability planning.