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Journeyman Program Manager

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Hanscom AFB, MA, United States
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Expertise and Functions

Program & Acquisition Management

  • Provide program-level acquisition support to the Program Manager (PM) and Integrated Product Team (IPT) Leads to ensure disciplined execution, acquisition battle rhythm, and delivery of warfighter capability
  • Advise program leadership on overall program health and options to maintain cost, schedule, and performance objectives
  • Interpret, coordinate, and execute acquisition project assignments; identify and resolve issues with significant impact to acquisition and sustainment efforts
  • Compare program direction and plans for alignment and consistency across stakeholders
  • Monitor and assess program integration plans and interface control between systems

Acquisition Strategy & Policy Compliance

  • Plan, evaluate, and implement acquisition strategies across traditional acquisition, Middle Tier of Acquisition (MTA), and Urgent Capability pathways.
  • Provide non-technical acquisition expertise and guidance in accordance with DoD and Air Force acquisition policies, directives, and instructions
  • Identify and resolve policy disconnects; provide policy interpretation and recommendations to program leadership
  • Track acquisition reform initiatives and recommend updates to programs impacted by policy changes

Contracting, RFP & Source Selection Support

  • Provide program management inputs to RFPs, including system requirements, SOWs, SRDs, CDRLs, and evaluation criteria
  • Develop source selection strategies and provide administrative and evaluation support.
  • Review and track prime contractor deliverables, schedules, and contractual performance
  • Draft contractual correspondence related to program management issues

Program Reporting & Senior Leadership Briefings

  • Develop, prepare, and review acquisition reports and statutory documentation in support of milestone decisions and program oversight
  • Support preparation of senior-level briefings, graphics, schedules, and program status updates
  • Maintain recurring program documentation such as MARs, APBs, DAES inputs, SARs, and supplemental acquisition reports
  • Utilize DoD-mandated and specialized systems to support reporting, documentation, and execution

Risk, Schedule & Performance Management

  • Develop, maintain, and execute program risk management plans; facilitate risk identification, analysis, handling, and monitoring
  • Support risk management boards and working groups; document outcomes and action items
  • Analyze contractor and subcontractor risk management processes
  • Coordinate with program scheduling personnel and correlate EVM cost performance data with Integrated Master Schedule (IMS) CDRLs

Financial & Funding Support

  • Provide direct support for preparation and submission of funding documents, including purchase requests, MIPRs, and obligation/spend plans
  • Support cost and schedule reduction initiatives across acquisition and development efforts
  • Evaluate funding realism and cost impacts in support of acquisition strategies and execution decisions

Advisory & Leadership Support

  • Provide expert acquisition and program management guidance to division chiefs and program/project managers
  • Advise PMs on best-practice program management principles to improve processes, increase efficiency, and achieve cost avoidance
  • Support life-cycle logistics considerations and operational supportability planning
  • Other duties as assigned

This position requires 20% travel.

Requirements

Education/Training:

  • Bachelor’s Degree preferred

Experience:

  • 5+ years of general experience
  • 3+ years working in the DoD sector

Technical Skills

  • Provide program management support focused on cost, schedule, and performance for the E‑7 platform
  • Track, analyze, and brief program metrics within established guidelines
  • Apply DoD acquisition processes and program documentation standards relevant to AWACS modernization
  • Use Microsoft Office Suite for reporting, scheduling, documentation, and communication
  • Identify risks, troubleshoot issues, and recommend solutions across technical and programmatic areas

Interpersonal Skills

  • Communicate clearly and professionally in written and verbal formats with government and contractor teams
  • Collaborate effectively with cross‑functional, geographically dispersed stakeholders supporting AWACS programs
  • Work independently as a self‑starter while following established PM processes and guidelines
  • Demonstrate sound judgment, adaptability, and critical thinking when navigating evolving program needs
  • Contribute positively to team dynamics, ensuring coordination across multiple major defense contractor partners

Security:

  • Must be a US citizen
  • Must have an active Secret clearance

Physical Requirements:

  • Able to occasionally reach with hands and arms
  • Prolonged periods of computer screen use, while sitting or standing at a desk
  • Adhere to safety protocols when in work areas requiring use of PPE (e.g. eyewear, gloves, masks, hearing protection, steel toed shoes, etc.)
  • Able to safely lift and carry up to 20 pounds at a time

Benefits

  • Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
  • Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)
  • Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
  • Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
  • Short Term & Long Term Disability
  • Training & Development
  • Wellness Resources

Salary:

The projected salary range for this position is $104,000- $122,000. This is not a guarantee of compensation, rather actual salary will be based on experience, qualifications, and applicable certifications or degrees held. Offered salary may fall outside of this range.

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