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Astrion

Dayton, OH 45433 • 9/2/2026

Job Description

Job Description

Overview

Senior Program Security Manager

LOCATION: Wright Patterson AFB

JOB STATUS: Full-time

TRAVEL: 0 - 10%

Astrionhas an exciting opportunity for a Program Security Manager with the F-15 Fighter Jet Program Office, supportingAstrion'sAir Force Division.

Join the elite team behind the F-15 Eagle and be part of an aviation legacy that pushes boundaries and defines excellence. As a member of the F-15 team,you'llwork withcutting-edgetechnology, drive innovation, and contribute toan aircraftrenowned for its unmatched speed, agility, and versatility. From air superiority missions to precision strikes, the F-15 embodies power and performance, and being part of its journey means shaping the future of combat aviation. Ifyou'reready to soar beyond limits and be part of something truly extraordinary, the F-15 team iscallingwill you answer?

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS / SKILLS

  • General understanding of current DoD and AF-specific acquisition regulations, guidelines, and processes.
  • Possess the advanced knowledge,experienceand 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.
  • Expertise(Program Office, Enterprise, and/or Staff Level Support interface) with a minimum of ten (10) years of experience performingfull timeDoD security functions and abachelorsdegree in a relevant discipline to includefive(5) years offull timesecurity functions.
  • Recommended Education and Experience:
  • Advanced Degree (Master of Arts (MA)/Master of Science (MS)) and 12 years of experience in the respective technical/professional discipline being performed, 5 years of which must be in the Do
  • OR, BA/BS degree, and 15 years of experience in the respective technical/professional discipline being performed, 5 of which must be in the DoD.
  • OR, 20 years ofdirectly relatedexperience with proper certifications as described in the Functionally Aligned Job Descriptions, 8 of which must be in the DoD
  • The following certifications may be used in conjunction with journeyman level education/experience ((5) years of experience performingfull timeDoD security functions or abachelorsdegree in a relevant discipline to include three (3) years offull timesecurityfunctions)requirementsto meet the requirements of the senior level:
  • DSS Security Asset Protection Professional Certification, or
  • ASIS InternationalCertified ProtectionProfessional.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS / SKILLS

  • Be able to provide security oversight for all aspects of industrial security, system security, technologycontroland PPP as pertains to the F-15 Division programs. Conduct independent security studies and analyses asrequiredwith only general direction and guidance. Support IPTs in the sustainment phases of the F-15 program. Ensure security best practices are integrated into all program areas.

RESPONSIBILITIES

The following represent a few of manyresponsibilitiesexpected of a Senior Program Security Manager:

  • May work in secure facilities, which may require opening, closing, and performing end-of-day security checks of the Government facilities as well as responding to alarms of the Government facilities IAW USAF requirements and AFLCMC/WW security OIs.
  • Provide administrative, security management, Information Protection (IP), Resource Protection, Anti-Terrorism/Force Protection (FPCON) and communication security (COMSEC) support during the capabilities planning/pre-acquisition, acquisition, development, production and sustainment phases of various equipment and weapon systems IAW DoD, USAF, AFMC, AFLCMC, FAA Directorate, F-15 Division, and program security policy/instructions. Tasks may include, but are not limited to, participationonIPTs and related activities, analyzing problems, defining alternative solutions, providing recommendations,writingreports, andaccomplishing specificallyassigned work.
  • Assist the Government in developing and documenting recommended program protection and system security input for all acquisition documentation required by current guidance. Documents may include, but are not limited to, SOWs, SRDs, CONOPS, Life Cycle Management Plans (LCMPs)/LCSPs, SCG, and DD Form 254s.
  • Prepare DD Form 254s for signature,coordinationand distribution byappropriate Governmentagency.