Program Manager, Air Force Global Strike Command (AFGSC) Mission Delivery

Shreveport, LA – Barksdale AFB (Remote with regular onsite engagement)

Must be a U.S. Citizen; Active Secret Clearance preferred.

@Orchard LLC is seeking an experienced Program Manager with relationships within the Air Force Global Strike Command (AFGSC) community to drive growth within the area of hardened 5G communications infrastructure for mission-critical initiatives.

Your Mission

Your mission is to embed our client, SEMPRE’s survivable communications technology, into the heart of our nation's nuclear deterrence and global strike operations. You will be the on-the-ground leader at Air Force Global Strike Command (AFGSC), responsible for ensuring that the warfighters in the Operations (A3) and Communications (A6) communities have the resilient, secure infrastructure they need to execute their mission without fail. You will drive the adoption of cutting-edge solutions, from Counter-Unmanned Aerial Systems (CUAS) to hardened 5G, directly contributing to the security and readiness of the U.S. strategic forces.

Core Responsibilities

• Mission Advocacy: Serve as the primary SEMPRE representative at Barksdale AFB, translating the value of our EMP-hardened, survivable technology to military leaders and partners responsible for bombers, ICBMs, and Nuclear Command, Control, and Communications (NC3).
• Strategic Relationship Building: Leverage and expand your network within the AFGSC Operations and Communications communities to identify new opportunities and build strategic partnerships that advance the command's objectives.
• Program Capture & Execution: Lead the full lifecycle of program delivery, from identifying and securing contract opportunities to managing the acquisition process and ensuring successful implementation of SEMPRE solutions.
• Onsite Leadership: Act as the face of SEMPRE in all interactions with AFGSC leadership, providing expert guidance and fostering a deep sense of trust and customer intimacy. This may include travel to other AFGSC facilities.
• Opportunity Development: Proactively identify mission-critical gaps where SEMPRE's resilient infrastructure can provide a decisive advantage, particularly for programs like Counter-UAS.

Required Qualifications

• Proven AFGSC Experience: A demonstrated track record as a Program Manager winning, delivering, and managing complex engagements specifically supporting the Air Force Global Strike Command.
• Deep AFGSC Relationships: Strong, existing relationships with key stakeholders within the AFGSC Communications (A6) and Operations (A3) communities, including both government personnel and industry partners.
• Mission Understanding: Deep customer intimacy and a thorough understanding of AFGSC's core missions, challenges, and operational priorities.
• Acquisition Expertise: Demonstrated experience navigating the defense acquisition process, including program capture, contract management, and solution delivery.
• U.S. Citizenship: Must be a U.S. Citizen and eligible to hold a security clearance.

Preferred Qualifications

• Military Background: Prior experience serving as a mid-to-senior grade officer (O-4 to O-6) within AFGSC is highly desirable.
• Active Clearance: An active Secret security clearance is strongly preferred.

About our client, SEMPRE

SEMPRE connects, protects, and secures information vital to our nation's critical infrastructure. SEMPRE provides the only EMP-hardened, resilient 5G communications infrastructure available today. Their solutions deliver a complete, survivable, private micro-datacenter that ensures continuity of operations for mission-critical domains—even on the move. By focusing on security-first design and utilizing flexible, rapidly deployable configurations, SEMPRE guarantees that critical communications and sensitive information remain protected under any circumstance. For more information, visit www.sempre.ai

Established in 2010, @Orchard has an exceptional reputation, providing talent acquisition solutions to time-sensitive, talent scarcity issues to deliver better talent management ROI.  Our specialty lies in the critical area of program talent acquisition and resource management, not in one narrow skillset, but across many areas of technical and functional delivery. To learn more about our other exciting opportunities, visit our Jobs Page at www.atorchard.com.