Principal FMS Program Manager

Principal FMS Program Manager

Astrion has an exciting opportunity for a Principal FMS Program Manager to directly support the USAF Mission Planning Division (AFLCMC/C3M), which is within the USAF Digital Directorate and located at the Hanscom AFB in Bedford Massachusetts. The Mission Planning Division leads the development, modernization, and sustainment of enterprise Mission Planning Systems (MPS) supporting all U.S. Air Force aviation platforms. The Division delivers modular, integrated mission planning capabilities that connect operational tasking and intelligence data with aircraft avionics and aircrew mission requirements.

By enabling aircrews to electronically receive and process tasking orders, intelligence inputs, target coordinates, and mission‑critical flight and weapons data, MPS enhances combat effectiveness, increases sortie generation rates, and improves aircrew readiness and survivability across the Combat Air Forces (CAF) and Mobility Air Forces (MAF). In parallel with sustaining current mission planning capabilities, the Division is developing the next-generation Joint Mission Planning System Open Mission System (JOMS), a cloud‑based, micro‑service architecture designed to accelerate planning timelines, enhance collaboration, and deliver containerized services tailored to operational needs.

Working closely with program managers, developers, industry partners, and the user community, the team is shaping the future of agile, modern mission planning. Major customers include Air Combat Command (ACC), Air Mobility Command (AMC), Air Force Global Strike Command (AFGSC), and Air Education and Training Command (AETC). Even more specifically, this is a dynamic, fast-paced Foreign Military Sales (FMS) organization supporting partner nations around the world employing the USAF developed and tailored for country Mission Planning Environment supporting their F-16 combat aircraft.

LOCATION:

Hanscom AFB, MA Salary Range: $150,000 - $165,000 annually depending on experience, certifications, and qualifications JOB STATUS:
Full-time; salaried CLEARANCE:
Secret clearance required

• Must be a US Citizen
• Must have and be able to maintain an active Secret clearance

• Education:
  
  Bachelor's or Master's Degree in a related field
• Years of experience: 20+ years of experience with 12+ years of experience in the DoD

• DoD acquisition program management support across the acquisition lifecycle
• Knowledge of FAR, DoDI 5000.02, AFI 63-101/20-101, and related acquisition guidance
• Program risk management and acquisition reporting
• Cost, schedule, and performance management
• Development and review of acquisition documentation and milestone packages
• Experience supporting IPTs, PMRs, and acquisition reviews
• Familiarity with Agile methodologies, Dev Sec Ops , and cloud-based systems
• Experience with acquisition and financial systems including CCaR, IDECS, EDA, and Microsoft Office Suite
• Knowledge of EVM analysis and Integrated Master Schedules (IMS)

• 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

The Principal FMS 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. More specifically, they will work in a blended F-16 FMS Integrated Product Team (IPT) of Government Civilians and contractor support totaling approximately 11 people.

There will be daily interface with other FMS Mission Planning platform IPTs, engineering, finance, and contracting. They will work with platform country Security Assistance Program Manager (SAPM) IPTs, AFSAC, DSCA, SAF/IA, and other system managers to execute development, deployment, and sustainment of the Mission Planning System in support customers. 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…