Communications Specialist and Project Management Journeyman

Check out this NEW Opportunity with Astrion!:

Astrion is seeking a Comm and Info Specialist & Project Manager to join our team, supporting our customer on-site at Langley AFB, VA.

What you will do

• Provide program management, advice and expertise for communications & information (C&I) initiatives and projects. (e.g., MILCON, FSRM).
• Provide analysis and recommended prioritization for C&I initiatives and projects.
• Articulate the needs of AF's comm sq, advocate on their behalf, and recommend projects, clearly and concisely.
• Coord with stakeholders (e.g., E&I) and participate in teleconferences.
• Validate and prioritization of comm projects (as required, including relevant construction projects) for comm sq facilities.
• Evaluate, document, and brief base C&I plans, initiatives, projects, and alternatives; help determine C&I systems impacts and shortfalls. Evaluate unfunded submissions and apply AF risk mgt matrices to prioritized unfunded needs.
• Analyze CIPS data and provide comms O&M and E&I work plans. Consolidate E&I requirements using the AF E&I Framework mission impact matrix and prioritize future O&M infrastructure requirements for funding approval.
• Provide base comm proj, initiatives, and E&I project status updates; assist customers E&I bed-down requirements in coord with Basing reps and validate comms E&I infrastructure requirements submitted by AF stakeholders for funds
• Coord with staff and other stakeholders (e.g., ANG, TFG, E&I Sq) to identify proper candidates for ANG/TFG workloads and E&I services for bed down of new missions.
• Work closely with base comm sq, CSIs, and staff to implement C&I O&M Infrastructure Work Plan and other projects/initiatives

Education requirements and skills you need

• Bachelor's degree in IT related field required OR 5 years directly relevant experience (ending within the last five years) in addition to and to include the experience as listed below in lieu of degree.
• Minimum of 1-year relevant experience to include:
• Experience working with/on higher headquarters staff.
• Demonstrate ability to address/converse with and brief General Officers and Senior Civilians and experience demonstrating PM skills, ending within the last five years.
• Must have an active and transferable DoD Secret security clearance. Must be able to maintain the required clearance.
• May travel occasionally

What We Offer

• Competitive salaries
• Continuing education assistance
• Professional development allotment
• Multiple healthcare benefits packages
• 401K with employer matching
• Flex time off (FTO) 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 act 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.