Junior Programmer

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HDR is a Top 10 Architectural & Engineering (A&E) firm in the United States and has been selected to run the Installation Engineering and Installation Management functions of the Civil Engineer Squadron for the United States Air Force Academy (USAFA). As such, we will be placing a multi‑disciplinary A&E team of 50+ professionals at the Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs.

The contract is expected to begin in early 2026 and covers an eight‑year period from 2026 through 2034.

This position is full time and located on‑site at the USAFA. The expected start date is March 1, 2026. In the role of Programmer Junior your duties are predominantly intellectual in nature and vary depending on each project's needs. The position requires discretion and judgment based upon knowledge of Unified Facilities Criteria, Air Force Programming requirements e.g. DAFMAN 32-1084 and Air Force Institute of Technology programming course instruction e.g. WMGT 423.

• Own responsibility for managing the Facility AMP and coordinate project authorizations independently.
• Leverage technical knowledge of AFI 32-1032 and AFI 32-1023 for planning and programming fund maintenance, repair, and construction projects.
• Understand the facility programming process to articulate the requirements and benefits of each project to the Air Force and any adverse impacts not approving a project may have.
• Assist with identifying project requirements (define project scopes) to satisfy current and future mission needs.
• Provide assistance to the lead programmer in writing, coordinating, and processing DOD Form 1391s in support of Facility Sustainment Restoration Modernization (FSRM) and Military Construction (MILCON) projects.
• Develop rough order of magnitude (ROM) construction cost estimates using government‑provided software similar to RS Means.
• Lead the development of 1391's, threshold reporting and compliance with AFI's.
• Manage detailed deliverables including justifications, space requirement calculations, site plans, coordination with HHQ authorization tools, and integration of funding timelines with construction schedules.
• Assist in development of the Base Comprehensive Asset Management Plan (BCAMP).
• Assist with documenting requirements and acquiring authority and resources necessary to accomplish the work.
• Assist with obtaining and verifying information to justify and gain Congressional funding approval.
• Assist in support of working with Civil Engineering Operations Flight and other USAFA mission partners through asset management to develop requirements.
• Assist in generating documentation in pre‑acquisition efforts for FSRM and MILCON projects.
• Assist in support of developing and submitting project lists such as BCAMP, MILCON, Unspecified Minor Military Construction (UMMC), Energy Resilience and Conservation Investment Program (ERCIP), etc.
• Perform other duties as needed.

• Air Force Civil Engineering Squadron programming experience.
• Ability to work in person and on site at United States Air Force Academy.
• Ability to pass a background check.
• Knowledge of the Unified Facilities Criteria.
• Completion of AFIT training courses WMGT 331, 417 & 423, WENG 400 & 500.
• US citizenship – US naturalized citizen is required.
• This position is subject to a governmental background check.

• Bachelor's degree in related fields (preferably engineering, architecture, or construction).
• A minimum of 3 years experience in the Architecture/Engineering/Construction industry.
• Ability to interact and work alongside daily with various stakeholders.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to submit and pass a background check.
• An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee‑owned culture is a must.

{Colorado}: $85,000.00 - $. The expected compensation range for this position depends upon skills, experience, education and geographical location. (Stated benefits are for full‑time regular positions. Temporary and part‑time roles eligible for limited benefits.)

We provide a comprehensive benefits package that promotes employee ownership, employee health, performance, and success, which includes medical, dental, vision, short and long‑term disability, life insurance, an employee assistance program, paid time away, parental leave, paid holidays, a retirement savings plan with employer match, employee referral bonus, and tuition reimbursement.