Program Manager

Program Manager

LOCATION: Washington, D.C.

JOB STATUS: Full-time

CLEARANCE: N/A

CERTIFICATION: PMP

TRAVEL: As Needed

SALARY RANGE:

Astrion has an exciting opportunity for an experienced and results-oriented Program Manager to lead and oversee all contract personnel supporting a large-scale, mission-critical program. This individual will serve as the primary point of contact for contract performance, ensuring effective delivery, strategic alignment, and operational excellence across all program areas.

This position requires a U.S.-based professional with the ability to travel across the United States to support program leadership and collaborate with stakeholders.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS / SKILLS

• Experience:
  • Minimum of 15 years of experience managing service contracts or programs of similar size, scope, and complexity.
  • If holding only a bachelor's degree, 20+ years of relevant experience is required.
• Education:
  • Graduate degree in Business Management or a closely related field from an accredited institution.
  • A bachelor's degree may be considered with sufficient experience as noted above.
• Certification:
  • Must hold an active Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.
• Leadership Competencies:
  • Proven ability to manage large, distributed teams.
  • Demonstrated success in stakeholder engagement, program governance, financial oversight, risk management, and project integration.
  • Strong communication, organizational, and decision-making skills.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS / SKILLS

• Experience managing federal government contracts or public-sector programs.
• Familiarity with multi-vendor coordination and cross-functional team leadership.
• Knowledge of contract compliance requirements and federal acquisition regulations (FAR).

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide strategic leadership and oversight of all contract personnel and activities under the program with an emphasis on effectively staffing large scale programs.

• Serve as the principal liaison with government or client stakeholders, ensuring strong communication and alignment with program objectives.

• Manage operations across a geographically dispersed team, including performance monitoring, quality assurance, and continuous improvement.

• Oversee program governance, integrated project delivery, resource management, risk and issue resolution, budgeting, and reporting.

• Ensure adherence to contract requirements, applicable standards, and performance metrics.

• Drive operational efficiency and foster a high-performance culture among contract staff.

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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