Senior Program Manager

Overview:

Senior Program Manager, Cryptologic and Cyber Systems Division

LOCATION: Joint Base San Antonio, TX

JOB STATUS: Full Time

CLEARANCE: Top Secret

TRAVEL: Up to 5% travel may be required.

Astrion has an exciting opportunity for a Senior Program Manager for the EPASS Cyber and Networks Directorate (EPASS HN II) contract, supporting the USAF Cryptologic and Cyber Systems Division.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS / SKILLS

• Education: Bachelors or masters degree in a related field

• Years of Experience: At least three years of experience in the respective technical / professional discipline being performed, three of which must be in the DoD. Four additional years of directly related experience with proper certifications may substitute for Bachelors degree.

• Current Required Security Clearance: DoD Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS / SKILLS

• The Contractor shall possess comprehensive knowledge of principles, policies, and practices of systems acquisition and program management, as defined in DoDI 5000.02, AFI 63-101/20-101, as well as knowledge of roles and relationships within the DoD and the Air Force.

• The Contractor shall possess knowledge of qualitative and quantitative techniques for gathering, analyzing, and measuring the effectiveness, efficiency, and productivity of acquisition programs.

• The Contractor shall possess the knowledge of support activities that assist the program manager in assessing what programs are within schedule and cost baselines, be able to recommend viable solutions to problems, and the pursuit of alternative courses of action.

• The Contractor must be able to effectively communicate orally and in writing, providing quality acquisition and program documentation (briefings, documents, plans, etc.).

• Possesses the advanced knowledge, experience, and recognized ability to be considered highly skilled in their technical / professional field. Possesses the ability to perform tasks and oversee the efforts of junior and journeyman contractor personnel within the technical / professional discipline. Demonstrates advanced knowledge of their technical / professional discipline as well as possess a comprehensive understanding and ability to apply associated standards, procedures, and practices in their area of expertise.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Plan, research, analyze, and assess system acquisition in terms of development, production, and deployment of weapons systems and associated equipment as well as formulate plans and recommend effective strategies in meeting cost, schedule and performance objectives.

• Support and develop acquisition reports, including statutory and regulatory reports.

• Support program management reviews, senior level meeting/reviews, and IMP/IMS reviews.

• Support and develop various briefings/schedules of program status and acquisition tasks to senior management.