What are the responsibilities and job description for the Program Manager position at Astrion?
Overview
Program Manager
LOCATION: Kirtland AFB, NM
JOB STATUS: Full-time
CLEARANCE: TS/SCI
CERTIFICATION: PMP or DAWIA
TRAVEL: As Needed
Astrion has an exciting opportunity for a Program Manager to support a high-impact DoD space operations effort based in Albuquerque, NM (Kirtland AFB), focused on securing advanced ground systems and mission-critical capabilities.
Required Qualifications/Skills
Program Manager
LOCATION: Kirtland AFB, NM
JOB STATUS: Full-time
CLEARANCE: TS/SCI
CERTIFICATION: PMP or DAWIA
TRAVEL: As Needed
Astrion has an exciting opportunity for a Program Manager to support a high-impact DoD space operations effort based in Albuquerque, NM (Kirtland AFB), focused on securing advanced ground systems and mission-critical capabilities.
Required Qualifications/Skills
- Active TS/SCI security clearance.
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering, business, or a related field; advanced degree preferred.
- PMP certification or DAWIA Program Management Level III (or equivalent).
- Minimum of 10 years of experience leading DoD programs, including cost, schedule, and performance responsibility.
- Proven experience supporting Space Systems Command (SSC) or space ground systems programs.
- Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
- Demonstrated ability to manage complex, multi-contractor efforts in a high-visibility environment.
- Lead overall program execution, ensuring alignment with contract objectives, scope, schedule, and budget.
- Manage program resources, including personnel, subcontractors, and materials, to achieve performance and delivery milestones.
- Develop, maintain, and oversee the Integrated Master Schedule (IMS) and Gantt charts to track progress and dependencies.
- Monitor subcontractor performance, ensuring compliance with technical, cost, and schedule requirements.
- Serve as the primary interface with Government stakeholders, providing regular status updates, risk assessments, and performance reports.
- Drive proactive issue resolution, risk management, and continuous improvement across all program areas.
- Ensure compliance with all contractual, regulatory, and security requirements, including SSC and DoD standards.