Technical Program Manager

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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