Space Systems Program Manager – RAPID Lab (Hybrid)

Astrion; Albuquerque (NM); Hybride; USD 100 000 - 150 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Astrion is seeking a Technical Project Manager to support the AFRL RAPID laboratory at Kirtland AFB in Albuquerque, NM. The role requires DoD experience, a Secret clearance, and strong cross-functional coordination skills to drive schedule-aligned execution across hardware, software, and network development.

You will assist the RAPID Program Manager, engage with senior government leaders, and manage program milestones through comprehensive planning, reporting, and stakeholder collaboration.

Qualifications

• U.S. Citizenship required.
• DoD Secret clearance
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, physical sciences, business, or a related technical field
• 3+ years of experience supporting DoD or government programs, with 2+ years in a technical leadership or project/program management role
• Experience managing integrated schedules involving multiple interdependent systems
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite
• Skilled in developing and maintaining integrated project schedules (e.g., with MS Project, Excel)
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to interface effectively with senior government leaders, engineers, and other stakeholders
• Demonstrated ability to manage complex, multi-disciplinary projects with evolving priorities

Responsabilités

• Assist the RAPID Program Manager with overall program strategy, planning, and execution
• Coordinate cross-functional technical teams, ensuring delivery of program objectives and alignment to schedule
• Represent the program in customer meetings, design reviews, and technical interchange meetings (TIMs)
• Track action items, monitor milestones, and maintain program documentation
• Support stakeholder engagement and build relationships across government and contractor teams
• Translate mission needs into executable technical plans alongside the Chief Engineer and Technical Director
• Monitor technical progress, risks, and interdependencies across hardware, software, and network development efforts
• Participate in requirements planning, architecture discussions, and trade studies as needed
• Ensure engineering efforts are aligned with program priorities
• Coordinate with subcontractors to ensure technical quality and contract compliance
• Assist in developing and maintaining schedules, budgets, and risk registers
• Track earned value, contract deliverables, and performance metrics
• Support creation of status reports, briefings, and formal contract data deliverables #CJ

Connaissances

DoD experience

Tech leadership

Schedule management

MS Office

MS Project

Communication

Stakeholder liaison

Cross-functional coordination

Formation

Bachelor's degree in engineering, physical sciences, business, or related technical field

Outils

MS Project

Excel

Description du poste

Astrion is seeking a Technical Project Manager to support the AFRL RAPID laboratory at Kirtland AFB in Albuquerque, NM. The role requires DoD experience, a Secret clearance, and strong cross-functional coordination skills to drive schedule-aligned execution across hardware, software, and network development.

You will assist the RAPID Program Manager, engage with senior government leaders, and manage program milestones through comprehensive planning, reporting, and stakeholder collaboration.