Project Manager - Mid-Level - TGS

Astrion; Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Astrion is seeking a SE-3 TGS Project Manager Project Engineer to support the Cyber TMAS II contract for the Air Force, based at Eglin AFB, FL with travel up to 10%.

The role requires a technical bachelor's degree and at least 3 years of experience in Air Force acquisition project management, plus an active Secret clearance and proficiency with DoD test strategies. You will coordinate with stakeholders, manage schedules and budgets, and mentor junior PMs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in a technical field and a minimum of 3 years of technical experience is required.
• Active Secret clearance—US Citizenship is required.
• Air Force acquisition project management experience.
• Experience designing and implementing test strategies for DoD software or hardware tests.
• Strong understanding of DoD acquisition, weapons systems, DT&E and OT&E processes.
• Experience interfacing with multiple stakeholders to define project scope, maintain status, develop schedules and budgets, and develop documentation.
• Effective oral and written communications skills in a team environment.
• Proficient in MS Office Word, Excel and PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

• Provide programmatic support for a wide range of 96 CTG test projects.
• Prepare test cost estimates, customer test agreements, test directives and other project documentation.
• Initiate and supervise complex test projects including mission planning systems, flight test, weapons testing, EW testing, software testing or cybersecurity testing.
• Provide training and mentoring to 96 CTG project managers on test processes and project management.
• Manage the financial status of test projects including coordinating with financial managers, monitoring funding documents, verifying expenses and complying with DoD guidance.
• Coordinate test resource requirements with customers, leadership and test engineering personnel.
• Coordinate test project approvals, safety, technical support, range management, facilities, logistics, security, frequency management and reporting.
• Manage project information using Government test management systems for documentation workflows, finance management and project management.
• Travel on occasion in support of project planning, execution or reporting.

Skills

Active Secret clearance

Air Force acquisition experience

Test planning & execution

Stakeholder coordination

MS Office (Word/Excel/PowerPoint)

Oral and written communication

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in a technical field

Tools

MS Office Suite

Job description

Overview

Project Manager - Mid-Level - TGS

LOCATION: Eglin AFB, FL

JOB STATUS: Full-time

Clearance: Active Secret

TRAVEL: 10%

Astrion offers comprehensive services that boost preparedness, optimize performance, and ensure success across various domains, from Cyber to Digital, Mission and Systems, servicing our nation's Civilian, Defense and Space communities. We support customers with Centers of Excellence in Washington DC, Huntsville, AL and Burlington, MA with an additional 36 locations across the U.S.

Astrion has an exciting opportunity for a SE-3 TGS Project Manager Project Engineer for the Cyber TMAS II contract, supporting the Air Force.

Required Qualifications / Skills

• Bachelor’s Degree in a technical field and a minimum of 3 years of technical experience is required. Additional experience may be substituted for education.
• Active Secret clearance - US Citizenship is required.
• Air Force acquisition project management experience.
• Experience designing and implementing test strategies for DOD software or hardware tests.
• Strong understanding of the DOD acquisition, weapons systems, DT&E and OT&E processes.
• Experience interfacing with multiple stakeholders to define project scope, maintain project status, develop schedules and budgets, and develop project documentation.
• Effective oral and written communications skills, good interpersonal communications skills and be comfortable working in a team environment.
• Proficient in the use and integration of MS Office Word, Excel and Power point applications.

Desired Qualifications / Skills

• Project Management Professional course work or certification.
• Air Force operations, test or project management experience.
• Experience in one or more of C4ISR, Range maintenance, Data Links, Defensive Systems or Cybersecurity in the test planning and execution environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide programmatic support for a wide range of 96 CTG test projects.
• Prepare test cost estimates, customer test agreements, test directives and other project documentation.
• Initiate, develop test requirements for and supervise complex test projects including mission planning systems, flight test, weapons testing, electronic warfare testing, software testing or cybersecurity testing.
• Provide training and mentoring to 96 CTG project managers on test processes, project management processes, project management measurement and control, and project budgets.
• Manage the financial status of test projects including coordinating with financial managers, monitoring funding documents, verifying expenses, and complying with DOD financial and contractual guidance.
• Coordinate test resource requirements with customers, leadership and test engineering personnel.
• Coordinate test project approvals, safety, technical support, range management, facilities, logistics, security, frequency management and reporting for assigned programs.
• Manage project information using Government test management systems for documentation workflows, finance management and project management.
• Travel on occasion in support of project planning, execution or reporting.