Technical Program Manager

Overview

Technical Program Manager

LOCATION: Albuquerque, NM (Kirtland AFB)

JOB STATUS: Full-time

CLEARANCE: DoD Secret clearance w/ TS/SCI eligibility

CERTIFICATION: PMP or equivalent preferred

TRAVEL: 15%

Astrion is seeking a Technical Program Manager to support satellite development and integration at the Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) Space Vehicles Directorate.

This role will function as a task lead/project manager and is ideal for a technically grounded professional with a background in engineering and strong project/program management capabilities. The position is primarily an individual contributor role with potential for team leadership depending on the candidate's experience and growth trajectory.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS / SKILLS

U.S. Citizenship required

DoD Secret clearance w/ TS/SCI eligibility

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related technical field

Minimum 5 years of professional experience in an engineering discipline

At least 3 years of experience in project/program management, preferably in a research, aerospace, defense, or advanced energy technology environment

Strong understanding of technical program lifecycles

Experience managing cost, schedule, performance, and risk on an engineering program

Comfortable managing task timelines, deliverables, and coordination across multi-disciplinary technical teams

Must be flexible in adapting to evolving project needs, tight deadlines, and shifting priorities

Able to communicate clearly with both technical personnel and non-technical stakeholders

Excellent time management and organizational skills

Self-motivated and capable of independent problem solving

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS / SKILLS

Bachelor's degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering

Master's degree in Engineering, Systems Engineering, Physics, or related technical field

Project Management Professional (PMP) certification

Experience working with Department of Defense or Government programs

Familiarity with nuclear power systems, space systems engineering, or advanced energy technologies

Prior experience supporting research and development (R&D) or technology demonstration efforts

Strong customer relationship and stakeholder management skills

RESPONSIBILITIES

Coordinate project activities, including planning, tracking, documentation, reporting, and risk management

Support technical leads and researchers in defining and aligning program deliverables with contract requirements and AFRL goals

Facilitate regular communications with AFRL customers, engineering teams, and subcontractors

Monitor program schedule and milestones; identify issues and recommend solutions

Prepare and deliver high-quality documentation and presentations for internal and government audiences

Ensure timely submission of technical deliverables and project reports

Track budget execution and program resources in collaboration with the program manager

Potential to assume supervisory responsibilities based on candidate performance and program growth

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