Program Manager, Senior

Astrion; Bath Township (OH); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Astrion is seeking a Senior Program Manager to support Air Force Technical Data Systems (TDS) at Wright‑Patterson AFB. The role provides senior‑level program management oversight across multiple enterprise technical data systems delivering timely, accurate information to the warfighter.

Responsibilities include applying DoD PM principles, gathering and analyzing performance data, and preparing acquisition documentation, with occasional travel.

Qualifications

• Master’s or Doctorate degree in a related field with 10+ years of experience (5+ in DoD) OR Bachelor’s with 12+ years (5+ in DoD) OR 15 years related experience with certifications.
• Advanced understanding of program management, DoD acquisition processes, and enterprise coordination.

Responsibilities

• Apply DoD PM and acquisition principles to planning, development, integration, and execution of MRO program activities.
• Gather, analyze, and interpret data to assess program effectiveness, efficiency, and productivity.
• Identify schedule and cost variances; recommend viable solutions.
• Prepare acquisition documentation including briefings, plans, reports, and exhibits.
• Support assessment of system acquisition across development, production, and deployment phases.
• Formulate program plans and recommend strategies to meet cost, schedule, and performance objectives.
• Develop and support statutory/regulatory reporting (DAES, MAR).
• Support program management reviews and leadership briefings.

Skills

Program management

DoD acquisition

Enterprise coordination

Data-driven decision making

Leadership

Education

Master's or Doctorate in a related field

Bachelor's in a related field

Fifteen years of directly related experience

Job description

Overview

Job Title: Senior Program Manager

Location: Wright-Patterson AFB (WPAFB)

Clearance: Secret

Employment Type: Full-Time

TRAVEL: 5%

Astrion is seeking a Program Manager Senior to support Air Force Technical Data Systems (TDS) at Wright‑Patterson AFB. This position provides senior‑level program management oversight across multiple enterprise technical data systems that deliver timely, accurate, and digitally accessible information to the warfighter. The TDS portfolio includes systems for engineering data storage, Air Force Standardization Management, and enterprise‑wide Technical Order lifecycle management. These capabilities collectively ensure standardized, authoritative, and modernized technical data is available at the point of need.

Minimum Qualifications

• Master’s or Doctorate degree in a related field and ten years of experience, including five within DoD; OR
• Bachelor’s degree in a related field and twelve years of experience, including five within DoD; OR
• Fifteen years of directly related experience with required certifications.
• Advanced understanding of program management principles, DoD acquisition processes, and enterprise/staff‑level coordination.

Responsibilities

• Apply DoD program management and acquisition principles (per DoDI 5000.02 and 5000.75) to the planning, development, integration, and execution of MRO program activities.
• Gather, analyze, and interpret qualitative and quantitative data to assess program effectiveness, efficiency, and productivity.
• Identify schedule and cost baseline variances; recommend viable solutions and alternative courses of action.
• Prepare high-quality acquisition documentation, including briefings, plans, reports, and technical exhibits.
• Support assessment of system acquisition across development, production, and deployment phases.
• Formulate program plans and recommend strategies to meet cost, schedule, and performance objectives.
• Develop and support statutory and regulatory reporting, including DAES and MAR.
• Support program management reviews, senior-level meetings, and IMP/IMS reviews.
• Develop and deliver briefings, schedules, and status updates for leadership and stakeholders.
• Mentor and oversee junior and journeyman personnel in program management tasks.