Program Manager - Junior

Program Manager - Junior

LOCATION: Eglin AFB, FL

JOB STATUS: Full-Time

CLEARANCE: Active Secret Clearance

CERTIFICATION: N/A

TRAVEL: No Travel Required

Be the Difference

Astrion has an exciting opportunity for a Junior Program Manager supporting the Astrion Air Force Division. Our team is searching for up and coming new members that can help us provide program oversight and financial management support to our Air Force customer. If you enjoy working in a fast-paced multi-disciplinary environment, learning new technology areas, this is the place for you. We provide a number of opportunities to learn ranging from on-the-job training with other team members to formal courses in unique areas.

We are looking for people that can bring a strong foundation in one of the listed areas and are motivated to learn the others. Position responsibilities can span program management to cybersecurity testing.

This position provides support to the CTG Management Team at Eglin AFB, FL and the DoD community in improving test program management for Astrion and for major DoD programs.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS / SKILLS

• Bachelor's Degree and 0-3 years of experience required.
• Active Secret clearance or ability to obtain clearance.
• US Citizenship is required.
• Ability to learn DOD acquisition, DT&E and OT&E processes.
• Ability to interface with multiple stakeholders to define project scope, maintain project status, develop schedules and budgets, and develop project documentation.
• Effective oral and written communications skills, good interpersonal communications skills and comfortable working in a team environment.
• Proficient in the use and integration of MS Office Word, Excel and Power point applications.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Prepare test cost estimates, customer test agreements, test directives and other project documentation.
• Determine test requirements and manage test projects including mission planning systems, flight test, weapons testing, electronic warfare testing, software testing or cybersecurity testing.
• Manage the financial status of test projects including coordinating with financial managers, monitoring funding documents, verifying expenses, and complying with DOD financial and contractual guidance.
• Coordinate test resource requirements with customers, leadership and test engineering personnel.
• Coordinate test project approvals, safety, technical support, range management, facilities, logistics, security and reporting for assigned programs.
• Manage project information using Government test management systems for documentation workflows, finance management and project management.

What We Offer

• Competitive salaries
• Continuing education assistance
• Professional development allotment
• Multiple healthcare benefits packages
• 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, and Huntsville, AL 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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