Program Manager

ASRC Federal Holding Company; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health care

Dental

Vision

Life insurance

401(k)

Education assistance

Paid time off including PTO, holidays,

and any other paid leave required by

Job summary

ASRC Federal in San Diego is seeking a Program Manager to lead the Defense CMS logistics program, ensuring safe, compliant delivery of hazardous materials for aircraft maintenance across multiple locations.

The role requires 10+ years in complex military programs, strong leadership, and experience with hazardous materials management. U.S. Citizenship is required for customer access and security clearances may apply.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of program management experience in military/government defense.
• Bachelor's degree in a related field.
• Experience with hazardous materials management.
• Strong communication and leadership across levels of government.

Responsibilities

• Serve as primary customer interface, overseeing cost control, schedule performance, risk management, and logistics analysis.
• Establish milestones and monitor adherence to master plans and schedules.
• Coordinate development of proposals, budgets, statements of work, and contract terms.
• Lead hazardous materials demand analysis, forecasting, and warehousing operations.
• Ensure compliance with EPA/OSHA/DoD regulations and hazardous material handling standards.
• Oversee training programs and workforce readiness.
• Develop and manage a Quality Management System and Continuous Improvement.
• Utilize BI tools, WMS/IMS, and hazardous materials management applications.
• Build and sustain relationships with DoW and Government stakeholders.
• Author and report internal metrics and SOPs.
• Identify opportunities to expand scope.

Skills

Leadership

Program management

Risk management

Communication

Root-cause analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related field

Tools

WMS

IMS

BI tools

Job description

ASRC Federal is a leading government contractor furthering missions in space, public health and defense. As an Alaska Native owned corporation, our work helps secure an enduring future for our shareholders. Join our team and discover why we are a top veteran employer and Certified Great Place to Work™

ASRC Federal is seeking a Program Manager.

Advance readiness with ASRC Federal by leading a mission‑critical Defense logistics program supporting DLA Aviation. As the Program 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.

If you’re driven by operational excellence and ready to lead a high‑impact Defense logistics program, we’d love to have you on our team.

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

We invest in the lives of our employees, both in and out of the workplace, by providing competitive pay and benefits packages.

• health care
• dental
• vision
• life insurance
• 401(k)
• education assistance
• paid time off including PTO, holidays, and any other paid leave required by law

The salary offered will depend on several factors including, but not limited to, relevant experience, skills, education, geographic location, internal equity, business needs, and other factors permitted by law. Posted pay ranges are a general guideline only and are not a guarantee of compensation or salary.

EEO Statement

ASRC Federal and its Subsidiaries are Equal Opportunity employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, gender, color, age, sexual orientation, gender identification, national origin, religion, marital status, ancestry, citizenship, disability, protected veteran status, or any other factor prohibited by applicable law.