Technical Project Manager with Security 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

Overview Technical Project Manager LOCATION: On Site (Hybrid Option) - Kirtland AFB, NM JOB STATUS: Full-time CLEARANCE: Secret (Required), TS/SCI (Preferred) CERTIFICATION: PMP Preferred TRAVEL: Astrion is seeking a Technical Project Manager to support the Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL), Space Vehicles Directorate , at Kirtland AFB in Albuquerque, NM. This role is a key contributor to the Rapid Architecture Prototyping and Integration Development (RAPID) laboratory - a mission-critical effort accelerating the Space Force's transition to resilient future architectures through advanced system-of-systems design and ground demonstrations. The Technical Project Manager will support execution and oversight of cross-functional engineering and technical teams, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives and successful delivery of program milestones.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS / SKILLS

• 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 wi th evolving priorities

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS / SKILLS

• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification
• Familiarity with space systems , secure communications , or networked system architectures
• Understanding of system engineering principles and technical coordination in defense programs
• Experience supporting stakeholder engagement and cross-organizational collaboration
• Prior exposure to AFRL or Space Force technical initiatives is a plus

RESPONSIBILITIES

• 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