Senior DoD Program Manager – MDAP/SAOC Expert

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

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.