Senior Program Manager

SENIOR PROGRAM MANAGER

JOB STATUS: Full-time

CLEARANCE: TOP SECRET/SCI

CERTIFICATION: N/A

TRAVEL: up to 25%

Overview: Astrion is seeking a highly skilled Senior Program Manager to support leading Government Agencies in their Counter-Unmanned Aircraft Systems (CUAS) mission. This role will lead technical and strategic efforts to develop, deploy, and sustain CUAS capabilities across Government components, ensuring operational readiness against evolving drone threats.

The candidate will serve as a trusted advisor to Department leadership, coordinating across federal agencies, managing vendor relationships, and driving innovation in CUAS detection, tracking, and mitigation technologies.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS / SKILLS:

• US Citizenship
• Experience with interagency coordination at senior decision maker levels
• Proven expertise in CUAS technologies including RF detection, Electronic Attack, radar, EO/IR sensors, command and control, and mitigation capabilities
• Experience with 6 U.S.C.* 124n and recent legislation
• Greater than 20 years federal government experience
• Bachelor's degree

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS / SKILLS:

• Law enforcement experience
• Experience establishing new start programs
• Master's degree in business or technical application
• PMP or similar qualification

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Develop and manage integrated CUAS program plans, schedules, and performance metrics aligned with Department mission objectives.
• Coordinate with Department components to assess operational needs and deploy tailored CUAS solutions.
• Oversee vendor performance, acquisition support, and technical evaluations of CUAS platforms and sensors.
• Facilitate field testing, red-teaming, and operational assessments at test ranges and mission sites.
• Ensure all CUAS activities comply with legal authorities, including privacy and civil liberties guidance.
• Prepare executive-level briefings, technical documentation, and program updates for Department leadership and interagency partners.
• Support the development of CUAS innovation roadmaps, threat modeling, and future capability planning.

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!

Astrion is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

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