Senior Program Manager

Bedford, MA$115k–$140kPosted Aug 3, 2026

Overview

 

Senior Program Manager

 

WORK LOCATION:Hanscom AFB, MA

 

Salary Range:$115,000-$140,000*

*depending on experience, certifications, and qualifications

 

JOB STATUS: Full-time; Salaried

Clearance: Top Secret clearance required

 

Astrion has an exciting opportunity for a Senior Program Manager supporting the Datalink Routing and Gateway for Aerial Networks (DRAGAN) program which is within the Aerial Networks Divison (AFLCMC/HNA) and located at Hanscom AFB in Bedford, MA.

 

QUALIFICATIONS / SKILLS:

  • Must be a US citizen
  • Must have be able to maintain a Top Secret level clearance 
  • Education:
    • Bachelor’s Degree in a related field and 12 years of experience in the respective technical/professional discipline being performed, five of which must be in the DoD
    • OR, 15 years of directly related experience with proper certifications as described in the PWS labor category performance requirements, eight of which must be in the DoD.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

 

Duties include but not limited to:

 

  • Comprehensive knowledge of principles, policies, and practices of systems acquisition and program management, as defined in DoDI 5000.02 Operation of the Adaptive Acquisition Framework, AFI 63-101/20-101, as well as knowledge of roles and relationships within the DoD and the Air Force.
  • Knowledge of qualitative and quantitative techniques for gathering, analyzing, and measuring the effectiveness, efficiency, and productivity of acquisition, sustainment, or modification programs.
  • 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.
  • Effectively communicate orally and in writing, providing quality acquisition and program documentation (briefings, documents, plans, etc.).
  • Plan, research, analyze, and assess system acquisition in terms of development, production, deployment and sustainment 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 and sustainment reports, including statutory and regulatory reports (i.e. Defense Acquisition Executive Summary (DAES), Monthly Activity Report (MAR), etc.).
  • 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.
  • Understand the different funding types, budgets and the Central Asset Management (CAM) process.

 

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