Technical Program Manager Security Clearance

Position: Technical Program Manager with Security Clearance
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 life cycles
* 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 #CJ