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Senior 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 Program Manager Astrion United States, Massachusetts, Bedford Sep 01, 2026
Overview
SENIOR PROGRAM MANAGER LOCATION
Hanscom
AFB, MA SALARY RANGE
$145,000 - $155,000 annually
•depending on experience, certifications, and qualifications
JOB STATUS
Full-time;salaried
CLEARANCE
Top Secret clearance required at time of hire Astrion has an exciting opportunity for a Senior Program Manager providing support to the Command, Control, Communications, and Battle Management Division (C3BM), which is located at Hanscom AFB, MA. Command, Control, Communications, and Battle Management (C3BM) has been tasked with delivering an integrated Department of the Air Force (DAF) Battle Network providing resilient decision advantage and enabling the USAF, USSF, Joint, and Coalition Force to win against the pacing challenge. C3BM supports execution in many different focus areas. C3BM's main efforts are Architecture and Systems Engineering (ASE), Operational Response Team (ORT), and multiple mission integration teams such as Air, Maritime, and multiple acquisitions consisting of both the Advanced Battle Management System (ABMS) and Space.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS / SKILLS
Must be a US citizen Must have and be able to maintain a Top Secret Level Clearance
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS / SKILLS
Education:
Bachelor's or Master's Degree in a relevant professional discipline Years of experience:8 years of directly related experience with 5 years in a DoD setting Technical Skills Acquisition Program Management
DoDI 5000 Series Acquisition Processes
Cost, Schedule, and Performance Management
Program Risk Management
Acquisition Documentation Development and Review
Acquisition Reporting (DAES, MARs, APBs, SARs)
Source Selection Support
RFP, SOW, and CDRL Development
Program Integration and Contractor Management
Microsoft Office Suite
Interpersonal Skills
Proven leadership skills with the ability to lead multiple efforts simultaneously
Ability to work independently with minimal oversight
Strong mentoring and team development capabilities
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Ability to develop and deliver executive-level briefings
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Ability to collaborate effectively with Government and contractor personnel
Ability to perform in a fast-paced, high-visibility environment
RESPONSIBILITIES
The Senior 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 Government Program Managers in executing acquisition programs in accordance with FAR, DoDI 5000.02, and applicable Air Force guidance and regulations
Plan, research, analyze, and assess acquisition projects to support cost, schedule, and performance objectives
Provide acquisition program management support to Program Managers and IPT Leads to maintain acquisition battle rhythm and deliver operational capability
Support development and review of acquisition documentation including Acquisition Strategies, APBs, LCSPs, Risk Management Plans, milestone briefings, and other program documentation
Assist with preparation and review of acquisition reports including DAES, MARs, APBs, SARs, and other statutory and regulatory documentation
Support program risk management activities including risk identification, analysis, handling, monitoring, and execution of risk management boards and working groups
Develop and support briefings, schedules, status reports, graphics, and acquisition documentation for senior leadership
Support source selection activities including development of evaluation criteria, RFP documentation, CDRLs, SOWs, and source selection support documentation
Review acquisition and program documentation to ensure consistency, completeness, and compliance with applicable guidance
Support implementation and execution of acquisition and development processes in coordination with Government and contractor personnel
Assist with program integration activities, contractor deliverable tracking, and schedule management
Support preparation and submission of funding documentation including Purchase Requests, MIPRs, and related acquisition documentation
Monitor and support interface control and coordination between program systems and stakeholders
Provide guidance on acquisition policies, procedures, and program management best practices
Support operational planning, capability development, event integration, analysis, and reporting activities
Maintain awareness of DoD acquisition reform initiatives and recommend process improvements where applicable #CJ #LI-ST1
Benefits
- Dental Insurance