Senior Program Manager Bedford / Hanscom AFB, Massachusetts Project Management View role

Astrion; Bedford (MA); On-site; USD 130,000 - 145,000; Full time

Job summary

Astrion seeks a Senior Program Manager at Hanscom AFB, Bedford, MA to lead DoD acquisition programs within the C2ISR Division. You will coordinate IPTs, prepare acquisition documentation, and ensure cost, schedule, and performance objectives are met; TS clearance required.

Must be a US citizen with 8+ years related experience, including 5+ in a DoD setting; a Bachelor's or Master's degree in a relevant field is required. The role is full-time and on-site at Hanscom AFB.

Qualifications

• US citizen
• Top Secret clearance
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in a relevant field
• 8+ years of directly related experience, with 5+ years in a DoD setting

Responsibilities

• Provide acquisition and program management support across the acquisition lifecycle.
• Support Government Program Managers and IPTs with cost, schedule, performance objectives.
• Prepare and review acquisition documentation including strategies, APBs, LCSPs, risk management plans, milestones, and reports.
• Assist with preparation and review of acquisition reports (DAES, MARs, APBs, SARs).
• Support risk management activities and run risk boards and working groups.
• Develop briefings, schedules, status reports, graphics, and documentation for senior leadership.
• Support source selection activities including evaluation criteria, RFPs, CDRLs, SOWs.
• Review documentation for consistency and compliance with DoD guidance.
• Assist with program integration, contractor deliverable tracking, and schedule management.
• Support funding documentation (Purchase Requests, MIPRs).
• Monitor interface control and stakeholder coordination.
• Provide guidance on acquisition policies and best practices.
• Support planning, capability development, event integration, analysis, and reporting.

Skills

Acquisition Program Management

DoDI 5000 Series Acquisition Processes

Cost, Schedule, and Performance

Program Risk Management

Acquisition Documentation Development

Acquisition Reporting

Source Selection Support

RFP, SOW, CDRL Development

Program Integration

Contractor Management

Microsoft Office Suite

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's or Master's Degree in a relevant field

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Overview

SENIOR PROGRAM MANAGER

LOCATION: Hanscom AFB, MA

SALARY RANGE: $130,000 - $145,000 annually

*depending on experience, certifications, and qualifications

JOB STATUS: Full-time;salaried

CLEARANCE: Top Secret clearance

Astrion has an exciting opportunity for a SENIOR PROGRAM MANAGER within our the Command, Control & Communication ISR (C2ISR) Divison (formerly HBG) located at Hanscom AFB in Bedford MA.

The C2ISR Division provides worldwide life cycle support across the spectrum of the C2ISR capabilities based enterprise; including supply, distribution, materiel management, acquisition, system engineering and maintenance, financial planning and budgeting, security, flight test, and contracting functions. The Global Network Systems (GNS) Branch (AFLCMC/ HBGW), located at Hanscom AFB, MA, is one of the numerous branches within the C2ISR Division and reports directly to the C2ISR/HBG Senior Materiel Leader. EPASS support is required to execute the major GNS programs in support of the C2ISR Division, to include: AF DCGS Network Infrastructure Transformation (NIT), Extended Tether Program (ETP), and Global Command and Control System – Air Force Infrastructure (GCCS-AF (I)).

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS / SKILLS

• Must be a US citizen
• Must have and be able to maintain a Top Secret Level Clearance

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS / SKILLS

• Education: Bachelor's or Master's Degree in a relevant professional discipline
• Years of experience: 8 years of directly related experience with 5 years in a DoD setting

TECHNICAL SKILLS:

• Acquisition Program Management
• DoDI 5000 Series Acquisition Processes
• Cost, Schedule, and Performance Management
• Program Risk Management
• Acquisition Documentation Development and Review
• Acquisition Reporting (DAES, MARs, APBs, SARs)
• Source Selection Support
• RFP, SOW, and CDRL Development
• Program Integration and Contractor Management
• Microsoft Office Suite

INTERPERSONAL SKILLS:

• Proven leadership skills with the ability to lead multiple efforts simultaneously
• Ability to work independently with minimal oversight
• Strong mentoring and team development capabilities
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to develop and deliver executive-level briefings
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to collaborate effectively with Government and contractor personnel
• Ability to perform in a fast-paced, high-visibility environment

RESPONSIBILITIES

The Senior Program Manager will provide acquisition and program management support to Government Program Managers and Integrated Product Teams (IPTs) across the acquisition lifecycle. The position supports program execution activities involving cost, schedule, performance, risk management, acquisition documentation, milestone preparation, contractor coordination, and program reporting in support of Air Force acquisition programs.

Duties include, but not limited to:

• Support Government Program Managers in executing acquisition programs in accordance with FAR, DoDI 5000.02, and applicable Air Force guidance and regulations
• Plan, research, analyze, and assess acquisition projects to support cost, schedule, and performance objectives
• Provide acquisition program management support to Program Managers and IPT Leads to maintain acquisition battle rhythm and deliver operational capability
• Support development and review of acquisition documentation including Acquisition Strategies, APBs, LCSPs, Risk Management Plans, milestone briefings, and other program documentation
• Assist with preparation and review of acquisition reports including DAES, MARs, APBs, SARs, and other statutory and regulatory documentation
• Support program risk management activities including risk identification, analysis, handling, monitoring, and execution of risk management boards and working groups
• Develop and support briefings, schedules, status reports, graphics, and acquisition documentation for senior leadership
• Support source selection activities including development of evaluation criteria, RFP documentation, CDRLs, SOWs, and source selection support documentation
• Review acquisition and program documentation to ensure consistency, completeness, and compliance with applicable guidance
• Support implementation and execution of acquisition and development processes in coordination with Government and contractor personnel
• Assist with program integration activities, contractor deliverable tracking, and schedule management
• Support preparation and submission of funding documentation including Purchase Requests, MIPRs, and related acquisition documentation
• Monitor and support interface control and coordination between program systems and stakeholders
• Provide guidance on acquisition policies, procedures, and program management best practices
• Support operational planning, capability development, event integration, analysis, and reporting activities
• Maintain awareness of DoD acquisition reform initiatives and recommend process improvements where applicable.