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Senior Contracting Program Manager
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What they do
A Program Manager manages ongoing program activity or a group of related projects for a company or organization. Responsibilities include developing program plans, defining project objectives, allocating resources, managing budgets, and monitoring program progress. They may work in production, administration, advertising/marketing, human resources, technology, finance, and other technical areas such as engineering.
$166,478 / year median in Massachusetts
+5% projected growth
Job Description
Senior Contracting Program Manager Astrion United States, Massachusetts, Bedford Sep 01, 2026
Overview Senior Contracting Program Manager
LOCATION
Hanscom AFB, MA Salary Range:
$110,000 - $130,000 annually
•depending on experience, certifications, and qualifications
JOB STATUS
Full-time;
Salaried Clearance:
Secret clearance required Astrion has an exciting opportunity for a Senior ContractingProgram Manager providing support to the C3C/Kessel Run (KR) Division.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS / SKILLS
Citizenship:
Must be a US citizen
Clearance:
Must have and be able to maintain a Secret Level Clearance
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS / SKILLS
Education:
Bachelor's degree, and minimum of 12 years of experience, including at least 5 years supporting DoD programs, OR 15 years of experience, including at least 8 years supporting DoD programs. Technical Skills PCO Prep
Contract Close Out
Financial Reconciliation / MOCS -
Review of documents from the program management staff
Mentoring and Training of Acquisition staff
Familiar with cloud-based systems, including management and projection of cost and performance
Familiar with agile methods and CI/CD, DevSecOps and DevOps principals
Comprehensive knowledge of principles, policies and practices of systems acquisition and program management, as defined in DoDI 5000.02 and 5000.75, as well as knowledge of roles and relationships within the DoD and the Air Force
Possess knowledge of qualitative and quantitative techniques for gathering, analyzing, and measuring the effectiveness, efficiency and productivity of acquisition programs
Possesses the ability to effectively communicate orally and in writing, providing quality acquisition and program documentation including but not limited to briefings, documents,and plans Interpersonal Skills Strong written and verbal communication skills
Ability to develop and present briefings to senior leadership
Strong analytical and organizational skills
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced acquisition environment
Ability to work independently and collaboratively within Government and contractor teams
RESPONSIBILITIES
The Senior Contracting Program Manager will provide acquisition and program management support to Government Program Managers and Integrated Product Teams (IPTs) across the acquisition lifecycle. The position supports program execution activities involving cost, schedule, performance, risk management, acquisition documentation, milestone preparation, contractor coordination, and program reporting in support of Air Force acquisition programs. Duties include, but not limited to: Support program leadership with analysis, solutions, and recommendations to ensure successful contract execution and overall program health.
Provide expert Program Management input for RFPs, including system specifications, EW Systems (SRDs), SOWs, CDRLs, and other proposal materials.
Review acquisition documents (ADMs, LCSPs, Acquisition Strategies, APBs, Risk Management Plans, PMRs, milestone briefings) and provide programmatic assessments for consistency and accuracy.
Prepare, review, and support statutory/regulatory acquisition reports and milestone documentation in accordance with DoDI 5000.02.
Support acquisition and development processes with Government stakeholders and prime contractors.
Apply nontechnical acquisition management expertise aligned with DoDD 5000.1, DoDI 5000.02, NSSAP 0302, and applicable DoD/AF/AFMC/AFLCMC directives.
Assist in planning and evaluating acquisition strategies, including policy compliance, technical requirements, risk assessment, market research, and deliverable evaluation. Support Urgent Capability and Middle Tier Acquisition activities per DoDI 5000.80 and 5000.81.
Develop and maintain acquisition documentation (MARs, SARs, DAES, APBs) for
ACAT I-III
programs using tools such as MS Office, IDECS, EDA, CCaR, and other DoD/OSD systems.
Provide critical support to Life Cycle Logistics and operational sustainment activities.
Coordinate and interpret acquisition project requirements, providing recommendations on complex issues affecting program execution.
Review and track prime contractor deliverables and schedules.
Assess program integration plans and provide feedback.
Draft contractual correspondence related to program management.
Support source selection strategies, evaluation criteria, RFP development, and administrative processes.
Monitor DoD acquisition reform updates and recommend program adjustments related to RDC, Evolutionary Acquisition, Spiral Development, and Incremental Development.
Identify and communicate policy gaps, interpretations, and management needs across acquisition efforts. #CJ #LI-ST1 Hanscom Campaign