Program Manager

Colonial Group; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

ASRC Federal seeks a Program Manager to lead a mission-critical Defense logistics program for DLA Aviation, focusing on hazardous materials management and compliant, uninterrupted delivery across multiple sites. You will drive performance, safety, and quality in support of aviation maintenance operations.

As Program Manager, you will oversee cost control, schedule adherence, risk mitigation, and the development of proposals, budgets, and SOPs while building strong government and customer

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field is required.
• 10+ years of experience managing resources for complex defense programs.
• Experience with hazardous materials management and compliance.
• Strong communication and relationship-building with government leadership.
• Citizenship and eligibility for government site access.

Responsibilities

• Serve as primary customer interface, overseeing cost/schedule/risk management.
• Establish milestones and monitor master plans and schedules.
• Coordinate proposals, budgets, and statements of work.
• Lead hazardous materials demand analysis, inventory forecasting, and warehousing.
• Ensure EPA/OSHA/DoD environmental compliance and material handling standards.
• Develop and implement quality management and continuous improvement plans.

Skills

Hazardous materials management

Excellent communication

Risk management

Leadership

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a related field

Tools

WMS

IMS

BI tools

Job description

ASRC Federal is seeking a Program Manager.

Advance readiness with ASRC Federal by leading a mission‑critical Defense logistics program supporting DLA Aviation. As theProgram Manager for Chemical Management Services (CMS), you will ensure safe, compliant, and uninterrupted delivery of hazardous materials vital to aircraft maintenance operations across multiple locations.

ASRC Federal’s Defense organization provides end‑to‑end chemical management, logistics integration, and mission sustainment support to key DoW customers. This program delivers hazardous material demand forecasting, procurement, warehousing, distribution, environmental compliance, and customer support for DoW aviation maintenance locations. You’ll lead a high‑impact team that keeps maintenance operations supplied and mission‑ready.

Key Responsibilities

As the Program Manager you will:

• Serve as the primary customer interface, overseeing cost control, schedule performance, risk management, logistics analysis, and application of commercial best practices.
• Establish program milestones, monitor adherence to master plans and schedules, identify performance issues, and drive resolution through resource allocation or contractual changes.
• Coordinate development of proposals, business plans, operating budgets, statements of work, and contract terms/conditions.
• Lead hazardous materials demand analysis, inventory forecasting, warehousing, receiving, storage, tracking, and delivery operations.
• Ensure full environmental and safety compliance, including EPA/OSHA/DoD regulations and hazardous material handling standards.
• Oversee employee training programs, ensuring workforce readiness and compliance with all hazardous material procedures.

• Develop and manage a robust Quality Management System (QMS) and Quality Control Plan, including tracking Acceptable Performance Levels (APL) and driving continuous improvement.
• Utilize Business Intelligence tools, Warehouse Management Systems (WMS), Inventory Management Systems (IMS), and Hazardous Materials/Environmental Management applications.
• Build and sustain strong customer relationships with FRC leadership, DLA Aviation representatives, and other Government stakeholders.
• Author, monitor, and report internal metrics, program plans, and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
• Identify opportunities to expand program scope, enhance services, and develop new Defense logistics capabilities.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field.
• Minimum 10 years’ experience managing resources and personnel for complex programs in a military government defense environment.
• Experience with hazardous materials management.
• Strong critical‑thinking skills, including root‑cause analysis and development of corrective actions.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to build strong relationships across all levels of Government customer leadership.
• U.S. Citizenship, required for customer site and other accesses.

Desired Qualifications

• Demonstrated leadership within DLA, DoW, or Defense logistics programs.
• Experience implementing or managing QMS / ISO 9001 quality frameworks.
• Proficiency with WMS/IMS and hazardous material inventory systems; proficiency with BI tools and reporting platforms.
• Experience developing SOPs, metrics, and process improvement initiatives.
• Ability to operate effectively in a mission‑driven, fast‑paced Defense logistics environment.

This opportunity is being advertised for proposal purposes only, the position is contingent upon contract award and customer approval of funding.