Program Manager, F

Program Manager

LOCATION: Wright-Patterson AFB, OH

JOB STATUS: Full-time

CLEARANCE: SECRET

TRAVEL: 10-25%

Astrion has an exciting opportunity for a Senior Program Manager on the F-15 contract
, supporting the Air Force Division at Wright‑Patterson AFB. Join the team supporting the F‑15 program—one of the most operationally lethal and enduring fighter aircraft platforms in the world. As the workhorse of the U.S. Air Force, the F‑15 has proven itself as the most lethal and reliable combat aircraft in service, with unmatched speed, agility, and payload capacity. Our program team consists of dedicated, mission‑focused professionals who bring technical expertise, operational insight, and a commitment to excellence in support of this critical national defense capability.

Be part of a program that directly impacts air superiority, national defense, deterrence, and alliances across the world.

• Must be flexible in adapting to deadlines, changing schedules, competing priorities, and unpredictable events
• Possesses advanced knowledge, experience and ability to be recognized as an expert in the field
• Has the ability to perform tasks and oversee the efforts of Junior and Journeyman personnel, familiar with and able to present data and recommendations to a large audience
• Demonstrates advanced knowledge of their technical/professional discipline and possesses a comprehensive understanding and ability to apply associated standards, procedures and practices in their area of expertise. Superb verbal and written communication skills

• 15 years of directly related experience with proper certifications as described in the PWS labor category performance requirements, eight (8) of which must be in the DoD, OR
• Bachelor’s Degree in a related field and 12 years of experience in the respective technical/professional discipline, five of which must be in the DoD, OR
• Master’s or Doctorate Degree in a related field and ten years of experience in the respective technical/professional discipline, five (5) of which must be in the DoD

• Apply a full range of acquisition program management philosophy, policies, and procedures to perform a wide range of acquisition management activities in support of existing and future F‑15 Division aircraft programs
• Understand current DoD and AF‑specific acquisition regulations, guidelines, and processes
• Support acquisition program management of full life‑cycle requirements, subsystems and equipment
• Experience and time in FMS‑related positions in meeting the requirements in the following minimum amounts: senior eight (8) years
• Working knowledge of the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), transportation plan development, and the Defense Transportation System
• Understanding of the Congressional Notification and Release in Principle/Release in Specific (RIP/RIS) approval process and support the program office in working through these processes

• Assist with the development of documents, such as, but not limited to, Memorandum of Agreements (MOAs), Memorandum of Understandings (MOUs), Statements of Objective (SOOs), PWSs, Statements of Work (SOWs), Requests for Proposal (RFPs), Mission Needs Statements, Operational Requirements Documents (ORD), Initial Capabilities Documents (ICDs), Capability Development Documents (CDDs), Capability Production Documents (CPDs), Milestone Documentation, Analysis of Alternatives (AoAs), and Rapid Fielding Requirements Documents (RFRDs)
• Support the review of proposals as assigned by the Government. Assist with coordination of documentation between functional resources, including but not limited to financial, management, procurement, engineering, and logistics, and assist with the consolidation of their inputs into common documents, and planning for the accomplishment of various program milestones
• Support key acquisition events and reviews as needed, such as System Requirements Reviews (SRRs), Preliminary Design Reviews (PDRs), Critical Design Reviews (CDRs), Test Readiness Reviews (TRRs), Technical Coordination Meetings (TCMs), Functional Configuration Audits (FCAs), Physical Configuration…