Senior Program Manager - DoD Acquisition Lead (Secret/TS)

Astrion; Dayton (OH); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Astrion, based at Wright Patterson AFB, OH, seeks a Senior Program Manager to oversee the F-15 program with SECRET/Top Secret clearance. You will drive milestone documentation, coordinate with multiple departments, and lead reviews from requirements through design, ensuring alignment with DoD policies and program strategy. The role demands strong analytical, communication, and leadership capabilities and involves 10-25% travel.

Qualifications

• Must be adaptable to deadlines, shifting schedules and priorities.
• Recognized expert in their field with advanced knowledge.
• Capable of guiding Junior/Journeyman personnel and presenting data to large audiences.
• Excellent verbal and written communication within technical domains.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage program documentation (MOAs, MOUs, SOOs, PWSs, SOWs, RFPs, ORD, ICD, CDD, CPD).
• Coordinate inputs across functional teams and consolidate for milestone planning.
• Support key acquisition events and reviews (SRR, PDR, CDR, TRR, TCM, FCA, PCA, PRR).
• Produce/Review materials for program office (business cases, trade studies, acquisition plans).
• Assist in milestone documentation and ensure consistency with program strategy.

Skills

Advanced program management

Leadership of junior staff

Data presentation

Strong communication

Education

15 years DoD-related experience

Bachelor’s degree in related field

Master’s/Doctorate in related field

Job description

Astrion, based at Wright Patterson AFB, OH, seeks a Senior Program Manager to oversee the F-15 program with SECRET/Top Secret clearance. You will drive milestone documentation, coordinate with multiple departments, and lead reviews from requirements through design, ensuring alignment with DoD policies and program strategy. The role demands strong analytical, communication, and leadership capabilities and involves 10-25% travel.