Space Systems Technical PM – Secret Clearance

Astrion; Albuquerque (NM); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Astrion seeks a Technical Project Manager to support the Air Force Research Laboratory, Space Vehicles Directorate, at Kirtland AFB in Albuquerque, NM. On-site with a hybrid option, you will lead cross-functional engineering teams to deliver milestones for the RAPID lab in a defense program environment.

Role requires DoD/government program experience, a secret clearance, and strong stakeholder communication.

Qualifications

• US citizenship required.
• DoD Secret clearance.
• Bachelor's degree in engineering, physical sciences, business, or related technical field.
• 3+ years supporting DoD/government programs, with 2+ years in leadership or PM roles.
• Experience with integrated schedules across interdependent systems.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Skilled at developing/maintaining integrated schedules (MS Project, Excel).
• Strong verbal and written communication.
• Ability to interface with senior government leaders and engineers.
• Experience managing complex multi-disciplinary projects with evolving priorities.

Responsibilities

• Assist RAPID Program Manager with overall strategy, planning, and execution.
• Coordinate cross-functional technical teams to meet schedule objectives.
• Represent the program in customer meetings, design reviews, TIMs.
• Track actions, milestones, and maintain program docs.
• Support stakeholder engagement across government and contractors.
• Translate mission needs into executable technical plans with Chief Engineer.
• Monitor progress, risks, and interdependencies across hardware/software.
• Participate in requirements planning, architecture discussions, trade studies.
• Ensure engineering efforts align with program priorities.
• Coordinate with subcontractors for technical quality and compliance.
• Develop and maintain schedules, budgets, and risk registers.
• Track earned value, contract deliverables, and performance metrics.
• Support status reports and contract data deliverables.

Skills

US Citizenship

Secret clearance

Communication skills

Schedule management

Stakeholder interface

Cross-functional leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

MS Project

Excel

Microsoft Office

Job description

Astrion seeks a Technical Project Manager to support the Air Force Research Laboratory, Space Vehicles Directorate, at Kirtland AFB in Albuquerque, NM. On-site with a hybrid option, you will lead cross-functional engineering teams to deliver milestones for the RAPID lab in a defense program environment.

Role requires DoD/government program experience, a secret clearance, and strong stakeholder communication.