Technical Program Manager - Military Veterans

Overview

Technical Program Manager

LOCATION: Albuquerque, NM (Kirtland AFB)

JOB STATUS: Full-time

CLEARANCE: DoD Secret clearance w/ TS/SCI eligibility

CERTIFICATION: PMP or equivalent preferred

TRAVEL: 15%

Astrion is seeking a Technical Program Manager to support satellite development and integration at the Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) Space Vehicles Directorate.

This role will function as a task lead/project manager and is ideal for a technically grounded professional with a background in engineering and strong project/program management capabilities. The position is primarily an individual contributor role with potential for team leadership depending on the candidate's experience and growth trajectory.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS / SKILLS

• U.S. Citizenship required

• DoD Secret clearance w/ TS/SCI eligibility

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related technical field

• Minimum 5 years of professional experience in an engineering discipline

• At least 3 years of experience in project/program management, preferably in a research, aerospace, defense, or advanced energy technology environment

• Strong understanding of technical program lifecycles

• Experience managing cost, schedule, performance, and risk on an engineering program

• Comfortable managing task timelines, deliverables, and coordination across multi-disciplinary technical teams

• Must be flexible in adapting to evolving project needs, tight deadlines, and shifting priorities

• Able to communicate clearly with both technical personnel and non-technical stakeholders

• Excellent time management and organizational skills

• Self-motivated and capable of independent problem solving

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS / SKILLS

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering

• Master's degree in Engineering, Systems Engineering, Physics, or related technical field

• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification

• Experience working with Department of Defense or Government programs

• Familiarity with nuclear power systems, space systems engineering, or advanced energy technologies

• Prior experience supporting research and development (R&D) or technology demonstration efforts

• Strong customer relationship and stakeholder management skills

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Coordinate project activities, including planning, tracking, documentation, reporting, and risk management

• Support technical leads and researchers in defining and aligning program deliverables with contract requirements and AFRL goals

• Facilitate regular communications with AFRL customers, engineering teams, and subcontractors

• Monitor program schedule and milestones; identify issues and recommend solutions

• Prepare and deliver high-quality documentation and presentations for internal and government audiences

• Ensure timely submission of technical deliverables and project reports

• Track budget execution and program resources in collaboration with the program manager

• Potential to assume supervisory responsibilities based on candidate performance and program growth

What We Offer

• Competitive salaries
• Continuing education assistance
• Professional development
• Multiple healthcare benefits package options
• 401K with employer matching
• Competitive time off policy along with a federally recognized holiday schedule

Who We Are

At Astrion, we innovate, elevate, and shape the world of tomorrow. At our core is our purpose to "Be the Difference". This means we encourage our employees to take action and be the driving force for positive change. We foster an environment where innovative solutions flourish, and our company continuously evolves.

We have a culture of care, empathy, and making a tangible difference within our organization and communities. We embrace continuous learning, growth, and innovation, and pushing the boundaries of what's possible. We promote collaboration and empowering our teams is at the core of our success.

Be the Difference

Astrion offers comprehensive services that boost preparedness, optimize performance, and ensure success across various domains, from Cyber to Digital, Mission and Systems, servicing our nation's Civilian, Defense and Space communities. We support customers with Centers of Excellence in Washington DC, Huntsville, AL and Burlington, MA with an additional 36 locations across the U.S.

Join Astrion and Be the Difference in your career and the world!

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