Program Manager II

Overview Journeyman Program Manager LOCATION: Wright Patterson AFB, Dayton, OH JOB STATUS: Full-time CLEARANCE: Active Secret Clearance TRAVEL: 10% Astrion has an exciting new opportunity for aProgram Manager, Journeymanposition supporting the Fixed Wing Branch HC/MC-130 Recapitalization Program at Wright Patterson AFB in Dayton, Ohio. This is an ACAT IC program designed to replace the aging fleet of Air Combat Command (ACC) HC-130P/N aircraft and Air Force (AF) Special Operations Command (AFSOC) MC-130E/H/P. The MC-130 Recap aircraft is a versatile multi-mission tactical airlifter, principally focused on providing the combatant commander with strategic reconnaissance, direct action, counter-terrorism, and humanitarian relief capability. REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS / SKILLS - **Citizenship:**Must be a US citizen - **Education/Experience:**Bachelor's degree or master's degree in a related field and at least three years of experience in the respective technical / professional discipline being performed, three of which must be in the DoD. OR, seven years of directly related experience with proper certifications as described in the PWS labor category performance requirements, five of which must be in the DoD. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS / SKILLS - Possesses the advanced knowledge, experience, and recognized ability to be considered an expert in their technical/professional field, possess the ability to perform tasks and oversee the efforts of junior and journeyman personnel within the technical/professional discipline. - Demonstrate advanced knowledge of their technical/professional discipline as well as possess a comprehensive understanding and ability to apply associated standards, procedures, and practices in their area of expertise. (Program Office, Enterprise and Staff Level Support interface) RESPONSIBILITIES Apply knowledge and experience in acquisition program management philosophy policies and procedures to systems, subsystems, equipment procurement activities, post-award project/program management tasks, and acquisition programs throughout their life cycles. Manage and organize resources and personnel needed to efficiently and effectively meet the objectives of each task, as well as explore new approaches as applicable within the performance of these tasks. Assign personnel to provide services as described below in the execution of the SOF & PR Division acquisition management support requirements. Developing integrated risk management plans and strategies. Analyzing and preparing draft recommendations relating to weapon system contractor production changes for Government consideration. Reviewing Engineering Change Proposals (ECPs) and Contract Change Proposals (CCPs). Shall participate in fact-finding and support the Configuration Control Board (CCB) process. Shall assist with performing analysis of problems and issues confirmed by the Government as requiring additional support. Shall provide support for strategic scheduling and planning documentation such as the Integrated Master Plan (IMP) and the Integrated Master Schedule (IMS) and shall develop and coordinate a reporting framework for event-based activities during the work efforts. Develop, analyze, and maintain a master integrated program schedule from concept exploration to fielding a system; employ networking software tools and capabilities to support lower-tier schedule networking, network statusing, generation of network graphics, assignment of realistic durations and relationships to network elements; evaluate Contractor proposed schedules against Government schedules; as