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Astrion

Knowledge Manager

Astrion, Bedford, Massachusetts, us, 01730


Knowledge Manager

Be the DifferenceAstrion 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, Huntsville, AL and Burlington, MA with an additional 36 locations across the U.S.Astrion has an exciting opportunity for a

Knowledge Manager

to support the Command, Control, Communications, and Battle Management Division (C3BM).Command, Control, Communications, and Battle Management (C3BM) has been tasked with delivering an integrated Department of the Air Force (DAF) Battle Network providing resilient decision advantage and enabling the USAF, USSF, Joint, and Coalition Force to win against the pacing challenge.Responsibilities:Finding, mapping, gathering, and filtering informationSupporting development of new knowledgeConversion of personal knowledge into shared knowledgeShaping understanding and learning to include training manager functions including MICT and employment knowledge, ENT Tools/Resources (via solutions like SharePoint and OneWeb).Support cost and schedule reduction activities for acquisition and development efforts.Provide program level acquisition support to the Program Manager and Integrated Product Team Leads by helping guide successful program execution to maintain the acquisition battle rhythm and deliver warfighter capabilityProvide support and solutions to program leadership to facilitate successful contract execution for the program and analyzes overall program health and advises program leadership on options to maintain cost, schedule and performance objectivesSupport and develop various briefings/schedules of program status and acquisition tasks to senior managementProvide expert Program Management inputs to Request for Proposal (RFPs) including systems specs, Electronic Warfare Systems (SRDs), Statement of Work (SOWs), and Contract Data Requirements List (CDRLs), and other RFP productsReview acquisition documents and provides comments with programmatic perspective to ensure consistency and accuracy.Support, prepare, review and develop acquisition reports, including statutory and regulatory acquisition report and milestone review documentations identified in DoDI 5000.02Support implementation and execution of acquisition and development effort processes in concert with Government and weapon system prime contractorsProvide non-technical acquisition program management to include guidance and expertise necessary to apply principles, criteria, and procedures of DoD Directive 5000.1, DoDI 5000.02, NSSAP 03-02, and other DoD, AF, AFMC, and AFLCMC Instructions, Directives, Regulations, and guidance documents as applicableOutline policy disconnects, policy interpretation, and management of all acquisition effortsAdvise the PM on best practice PM principles to achieve substantial process improvements, efficiencies, and potential cost avoidanceAssist with planning, evaluating and implementing program acquisition strategies.Support and coordinate with program level scheduling personnelDevelop, maintain, and update program risk management plans IAW the Risk Management Guide for DoD Acquisition.Assist with development, maintenance, and update of acquisition reports.Provide direct support in preparing and submitting funding documents.Assist with preparation of briefings, graphics and reports in direct support of the acquisition program management functions.Provide services critical to Life Cycle Logistics and operational supportability.Interpret, organize, execute, and coordinate acquisition project assignments.Compare program direction and program plans for consistency.Review and track prime contractor deliverables status and schedules.Review program integration plans and provide comments.Monitor interface control between IT systems.Assist with drafting contractual letters on program management issues.Assist with development of source selection strategies, evaluation criteria, Request for Proposal (RFP) documentation.Keep abreast of DoD acquisition reform policies and Air Force Instructions.Qualifications:Citizenship:

Must be a US citizenClearance:

Must have and be able to maintain a Top Secret/SCI level clearanceEducation:

High-school diploma or equivalentYears' experience:

7+ years of directly related experience, five of which must be in the DoDFamiliar with cloud-based systems, including management and projection of cost and performanceFamiliar with agile methods and CI/CD, DevSecOps and DevOps principalsComprehensive knowledge of principles, policies and practices of systems acquisition and program management.Possess knowledge of qualitative and quantitative techniques for gathering, analyzing, and measuring the effectiveness, efficiency and productivity of acquisition programs.Possesses the ability to effectively communicate orally and in writing.Will need access to classified meeting space and classified emails.What We Offer:Competitive salariesContinuing education assistanceProfessional development allotmentMultiple healthcare benefits packages401K with employer matchingPaid time off (PTO) along with a federally recognized holiday scheduleWho 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.Astrion is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

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