Program Manager SME

Astrion; Bedford, Lincoln (MA, MA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 175,000; Full time

Job summary

Astrion seeks a Program Manager SME to support the Survivable Airborne Operations Center (SAOC) at Hanscom AFB, MA. The role is in-office on base two days per week, offering a salary range of $150,000–$175,000 and requires an active Top Secret clearance.

You will lead government-facing program management activities, prepare acquisition documents, and coordinate with senior leaders on status and milestones for the E-4B replacement program. Strong communication and DoD experience are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and 20+ years in program/project management, with 10+ years in DoD; or Master's with 15 years and 5 in the DoD.
• Experience supporting a range of DoD acquisition activities through various stages of the Defense Acquisition cycle.
• Ability to deliver complex documentation and reports; write clearly and communicate with government leadership.
• Prefer experience with MDAP/ACAT ID and aircraft program acquisition.
• Security Clearance: Secret (minimum); Top Secret preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert-level program management support and guidance to government senior leaders tasked with replacing the current E-4B fleet.
• Support and develop briefings/schedules of program status and acquisition tasks to senior management.
• Monitor progress of the prime contractor and recommend ways to improve delivery of priorities.
• Draft and gain concurrence of senior program leadership on acquisition documents and reports for SAOC and USAF leadership.
• Support program reviews, senior level meetings, and IMP/IMS reviews; prepare and staff Milestone Documents.
• Assist the Government Lead with SAOC MDID information requirements and milestone documentation.
• Participate in team meetings to develop plans and contingencies for system acquisition and communication of technical topics.
• Support SAOC data and record management at branch level and provide PM support at major reviews.
• Serve on technical teams as required to advance program objectives.

Skills

Senior PM experience

Executive communication

Stakeholder leadership

DoD contracting knowledge

MS Office proficiency

Education

Bachelor's Degree; 20+ years DoD

Master's Degree; 15+ years DoD

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Overview

Program Manager SME

WORK LOCATION: Hanscom AFB, MA (In Office/On Base 2 days a week)

SALARY RANGE: $150,000 - $175,000 annually*

*depending on experience, certifications, and qualifications

JOB STATUS: Full-time; salaried

SECURITY CLEARANCE: MUST have an active Top Secret security clearance

Astrion has an exciting opportunity for a Program Manager SME to support the Survivable Airborne Operations Center (SAOC) Division at Hanscom AFB, MA.

The SAOC program is a Major Defense Acquisition Program tasked with leading the development and delivery of the replacement fleet for the E-4B National Airborne Operations (NAOC).

Responsibilities:

• Provide expert-level program management support and guidance to government senior leaders taksed with replacing the current E-4B aircraft fleet
• Support and develop various briefings/schedules of program status and acquisition tasks to senior management
• Monitor progress of program’s prime contractor, and provide the government team recommendations on how the prime contractor can improve efficiency in delivery of program priorities.
• Draft and gain concurrence of senior program leadership of acquisition and program documentation (briefings, documents, plans, etc.), and support and develop acquisition reports, including statutory and regulatory reports for SAOC and senior USAF leadership.
• 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 leadership.
• Assist the Government Lead with preparation, review, technical editing, and staffing of the Office of the Under Secretary of Defense (OUSD) – Acquisition and Sustainment (A&S) Milestone Document requirements as defined on the Milestone Document Identification Tool website
• Actively participate in team meetings to develop plans and contingencies for system acquisition and implementation. The ability to effectively communicate in both written and verbal forms on highly technical topics is critical.
• Support the Government Lead with development, review and staffing of SAOC Acquisition Documentation, specifically OUSD(A&S) MDID website mandated Information Requirements and Milestone Documents
• Participate in, and support, as required, SAOC meetings and conferences
• Support SAOC Data and Record Management, especially at the Branch level
• Provide Program Management support to the SAOC PM and staff at major program reviews, inspections, conferences, program evaluations and major milestone events
• Serve, as required, as a member of various technical teams.

Qualifications:

• Minimum: Bachelors Degree and 20 years of experience in program/project management, 10 of which must be in the Department of Defense (DoD); or Masters Degree and 15 years of experience in program/project management, 5 of which must be in the DoD.
• Experience supporting a range of DoD acquisition activities through various stages of the Defense Acquisition cycle
• Possess the knowledge and mindset to play a key “forward leaning” support role as a senior contractor to deliver on a program of national-level interest and scrutiny
• Possess the detailed knowledge of systems acquisition and program management to support the program office to manage and report on a program or portfolio of programs/projects.
• Must be proficient in the use of Microsoft Office applications (i.e., Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint)
• Must act independently with minimal guidance or direction, and effectively communicate orally and in writing
• Must be able to quickly gain proficiency in standard (Government specified) software applications
• Must have experience in reviewing and writing technical documentation and reports
• Prefer experience with Major Defense Acquisition Programs (MDAP) ACAT ID and/or aircraft program acquisition
• Security Clearance: Secret (minimum); Top Secret (preferred)