Project Programmer Engineer

THIS POSITION IS CONTINGENT UPON CONTRACT AWARD

At Aleut Federal, we believe the company and its mission is just as important as the job you are applying for. Aleut Federal is an Alaskan Native-owned enterprise whose purpose is to support our “Shareholders,” the Unangax, the indigenous people of the Aleutian Islands of Alaska. People are at the core of everything we do. We support our Shareholders by providing excellent service and quality results to our Clients, the various branches of the federal government. We engage in our local markets, so community service is embedded into our process.

Our culture nurtures the strength of our workforce through mentorship and coaching, providing opportunities for growth, and competitive benefits. We support and encourage diversity, inclusion, and accountability at every level.

The Aleut Federal motto is “We are One” because we truly believe that with one heart, one mind, and one purpose, we can accomplish our mission and be an organization anyone would be proud to be a part of.

Key Responsibilities

Location: Schriever Space Force Base, Colorado Springs, Colorado
Work Arrangement: Full-time, onsite
Schedule: Monday–Friday, approximately 7:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
Clearance: No active security clearance required; position requires favorable Government access processing
Status: Contingent upon contract award and funding

Position Summary: Project Programmer & Site Lead

Aleut Management Services is seeking a Project Programmer/Site Lead to provide engineering Advisory and Assistance Services to the 50th Civil Engineer Squadron at Schriever Space Force Base. This position combines facility project programming with daily leadership of an onsite, multidisciplinary team supporting infrastructure planning, space optimization, computer-aided design, civil and electrical engineering, Geographic Information Systems, and construction oversight.

The Site Lead serves as Aleut’s primary onsite representative, coordinates daily contractor activities, maintains visibility of assignments and deliverables, and connects the onsite team with Aleut’s Program Manager and corporate resources. The Project Programmer develops decision-ready Facility Sustainment, Restoration, and Modernization; energy; Military Construction; Nonappropriated Fund; and Energy Resilience and Conservation Investment Program project packages in accordance with Air Force Civil Engineer Center business rules and applicable USAF and USSF guidance.

Primary Responsibilities

• Serve as Aleut’s primary onsite representative and point of coordination for contractor personnel supporting the 50th Civil Engineer Squadron.
• Direct and synchronize daily contractor activities while maintaining the non-personal-services relationship and established lines of authority.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary Project Delivery Team activities across programming, planning, engineering, technical data, and construction workstreams.
• Track assignments, milestones, deliverables, risks, dependencies, and corrective actions across the contractor team.
• Consolidate project status information and submit the monthly Project Status Report on the first business day of each month.
• Monitor deliverable timeliness, accuracy, regulatory compliance, and correction of identified deficiencies against Performance Work Statement thresholds.
• Elevate staffing, schedule, access, technical, or performance risks to Aleut’s Program Manager before they affect mission requirements.
• Support workforce integration, onboarding, knowledge transfer, leave coordination, and replacement planning.
• Validate project requirements with facility users, engineers, maintenance shops, planners, and other stakeholders.
• Program facility projects in accordance with Air Force Comprehensive Asset Management Plan processes, Air Force Civil Engineer Center business rules, Unified Facilities Criteria, Department of the Air Force instructions, and applicable USAF and USSF guidance.
• Develop and maintain project scope, justification, execution strategy, milestones, and supporting technical documentation.
• Prepare DD Forms 1391, project programming packages, advocacy materials, and Project Authorization Tool submissions.
• Develop parametric cost estimates and documented bases of estimate using the Parametric Cost Engineering System and applicable cost-estimate classifications.
• Enter and maintain project information in NexGen IT, the Comprehensive Planning Platform, and other Government systems of record.
• Support work-order review boards, project validation activities, investment planning, and annual project-prioritization processes.

Minimum Qualifications

Candidates must satisfy one of the following Project Programmer qualification paths:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or architecture and at least five years of experience as a facility design engineer or construction project manager; or
• At least five years of Department of Defense project programming experience, including development of programming documents such as DD Forms 1391.

Candidates must also demonstrate:

• Experience leading or coordinating multidisciplinary engineering, facility, construction, or installation-support personnel.
• Knowledge of facility project programming, requirements development, cost estimating, planning, design, and construction processes.
• Ability to manage multiple concurrent assignments, establish priorities, monitor deadlines, and maintain accurate project records.
• Experience communicating project status, risks, recommendations, and required decisions to Government customers and organizational leadership.
• Strong written communication, meeting facilitation, stakeholder coordination, and problem-resolution skills.
• Ability to work full-time onsite at Schriever Space Force Base.
• Legal United States residency and work authorization and the ability to satisfy Government suitability, installation-access, and restricted-area requirements.

Preferred Qualifications

• Direct experience supporting a Civil Engineer Squadron, military installation, or Air Force Civil Engineer Center program.
• Experience with Facility Sustainment, Restoration, and Modernization or Military Construction programming.
• Working knowledge of Air Force Comprehensive Asset Management Plan processes and applicable Air Force Civil Engineer Center business rules.
• Experience using NexGen IT/TRIRIGA, the Comprehensive Planning Platform, the Parametric Cost Engineering System, and the Project Authorization Tool.
• Familiarity with facility project cost-estimate classifications and development of documented bases of estimate.
• Experience coordinating facility projects in controlled or restricted military environments.
• Project Management Professional certification or comparable program/project management credential.
• Familiarity with contractor quality control, performance reporting, corrective-action tracking, and non-personal-services contract requirements.

Access and Training Requirements

The selected candidate must be able to complete:

• National Agency Check with Inquiries or other required suitability processing.
• Common Access Card or Defense Biometric Identification System credentialing.
• Restricted-area and installation-access processing.

Application Requirements

Applicants should submit a resume that clearly identifies:

• Relevant employment dates and locations.
• Education, degrees, and professional certifications.
• Department of Defense facility programming and DD Form 1391 experience.
• Facility design, construction management, or project management experience.
• Leadership responsibility for multidisciplinary or geographically dispersed teams.
• Experience with Air Force civil engineering processes and systems.
• Examples of managing concurrent projects, deliverables, schedules, risks, and customer coordination.

Salary Range:

• $60,000 -- $125,000 (annually)

Closing Date:

• We will accept applications until 11/1/26.

Benefits:

Aleut offers the following benefits to eligible employees:

• Health insurance
• Dental/Vision insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Short- and Long-Term Disability
• Life insurance
• 401k and match

EEO Statement:

Aleut Federal, LLC provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, AF complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location where the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. AF prohibits workplace harassment based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status.

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