Technical Project Manager with Security Clearance

Astrion; Albuquerque (NM); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

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

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

Skills

DoD experience

Tech leadership

Schedule management

MS Office

MS Project

Communication

Stakeholder liaison

Cross-functional coordination

Education

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

Tools

MS Project

Excel

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