Program Manager

Position Overview

The Contractor shall provide operations and technical guidance to support High-Speed Systems program management and execution activities for established and new research and development portfolio programs spanning multiple component projects. This role focuses on supporting model-based approaches to program execution and systems engineering.

Key Responsibilities

• Apply knowledge of program management software, including Microsoft Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Excel - Expert), Microsoft Project (Intermediate), Microsoft PowerBI (Intermediate), AFRL CCaR , EP2, Work Unit Management, and PM Apps (Intermediate). Familiarity with Magic Cameo Systems Modeler is desired.
• Develop and implement Capability Based Planning processes for High-Speed Systems.
• Develop, analyze, and maintain technical/programmatic work breakdown structures, roadmaps, and multi-layered Integrated Master Schedules (IMS), including creation of visualizations for presentation and integration with model-based program execution environments.
• Support and oversee cost, schedule, and technical execution of multiple programs and projects, tracking tasks and milestones for both in-house and external contracts.
• Populate and maintain enterprise-level program management applications documenting objectives, structure, execution, and systems engineering activities.
• Perform assessments within a program execution framework developed in a model-based systems engineering (MBSE) environment, visualizing model contents for informal and formal reviews.
• Respond to recurring and ad-hoc program taskers; prepare program documentation and presentations for reviews.
• Assist with the development and initiation of future research and development portfolio programs. Familiarity with Early Strategy and Issue Session (ESIS) process is desired.
• Apply program management philosophies, policies, and procedures to acquisition management activities supporting existing and future programs.
• Assist government leads with program lifecycle requirements, subsystems, and equipment.
• Conduct strategic scheduling, planning, and reporting using various tracking systems.
• Support technical coordination and planning for integrated program reviews and industry engagements.
• Assist in planning and managing critical aspects of development, production, and deployment of capabilities, systems, subsystems, and equipment.
• Assist in risk identification and mitigation planning.
• Generate, review, and distribute program reports internally and externally ensuring accuracy and clarity.
• Coordinate and participate in technical and programmatic reviews, studies, and analyses.
• Support organizational management through information gathering, analysis, and project management, recommending alternative operational models.
• Support occasional travel to locations including Washington D.C. metro area, Arnold AFB, and Eglin AFB.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of experience in program analysis and model-based program execution.
• Ability to obtain and maintain Secret clearance.
• Expert proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Excel).
• Intermediate proficiency with Microsoft Project, PowerBI , and AFRL program management tools.
• Familiarity with MBSE tools such as Magic Cameo Systems Modeler is desirable.
• Strong organizational, analytical, and communication skills .
• Experience supporting DoD or aerospace R&D programs and acquisition processes.
• Ability to manage multiple projects, coordinate with stakeholders, and deliver clear documentation and presentations.

Education

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering , Business, Program Management, Systems Engineering, or related technical field required.