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Project Manager – Barksdale AFB, LA
Barksdale AFB, LAProject Manager – Barksdale AFB, LA
*Positions Contingent on Bide and Subsequent Award*
Introduction:
Air Force Global Strike Command (AFGSC) is responsible for the nation’s three intercontinental ballistic missile wings, the Air Force’s entire bomber force—including the B-52, B-1, and B-2 wings—the Long-Range Strike Bomber program, Air Force Nuclear Command, Control, and Communications (NC3) systems, Intercontinental Ballistic Missiles (ICBM), and operational and maintenance support for organizations within the nuclear enterprise. AFGSC collaborates with Air Force Reserve Command (AFRC), Air Education and Training Command (AETC), and Air Combat Command (ACC) to receive highly trained aircrew from associated Formal Training Units. After being assigned to AFGSC, warfighters undergo training to achieve combat mission-ready status within their operational units and prepare for deployment in combat operations. While the latest generations of aircraft are undeniably technological marvels, AFGSC recognizes that the core of its competitive advantage will always come from its people. Deliberate investment in Human Performance (HP) is essential, particularly as the command undertakes one of the largest nuclear modernization efforts in the nation’s history—specifically, the Sentinel and B-21 programs.
Background:
To enhance aircrew readiness, AFGSC established the Comprehensive Readiness for Aircrew Flying Training (CRAFT) Team in 2022, expanding upon AETC’s 19th Air Force program by incorporating additional data-driven analysis requirements. With the addition of the Intercontinental Ballistic Missile (ICBM) mission, the program has been renamed to Striker Strategically Enhancing Effective Long-Range Strike (STEEL). AFGSC is exploring the development of functional training centers tailored to the unique physical and cognitive demands of aircrew, ground-based strategic deterrence personnel, and supporting staff. These centers may integrate job-specific conditioning, advanced HP technologies, cognitive training, nutritional expertise, and accessible preventative and rehabilitative physical therapy. With three years of data-driven insights and continuous refinements at Barksdale AFB, AFGSC aims to expand HP across the Major Command, including the integration of ICBM operators at all Formal Training Units (FTUs).
Purpose and Overall Objective:
The AFGSC project is designed to enhance force readiness by optimizing the physical, cognitive, and emotional performance of aircrew and operators throughout their careers. By proactively reducing physical and mental injuries and expediting return-to-duty timelines, the program aims to sustain and multiply combat power, ensuring personnel remain mission-ready in high-demand operational environments.
This initiative focuses on three key areas: cognitive performance, emotional resilience, and physical durability. Cognitive training will enhance information processing, decision-making, and mental acuity, while emotional resilience training will address stress management, situational awareness, and well-being. Physical performance optimization will emphasize injury prevention, strength and conditioning, and rehabilitation with an aggressive “return-to-fly” and Personal Reliability Assurance Program (PRAP) mindset. To ensure consistency and scalability, AFGSC will establish partnerships with HP programs across the flying and operations community, leveraging shared expertise, best practices, and data-driven insights.
The Contractor shall play a critical role in executing this mission by designing, implementing, and refining a performance-based HP curriculum. This will include baseline assessments of cognitive, emotional, and physical capabilities, followed by structured evaluations throughout the training cycle to measure effectiveness and inform program improvements. Through this contract, AFGSC seeks industry expertise to support a purpose-driven, data-backed approach to HP optimization, ensuring aircrew and operators are prepared for the physical and mental rigors of combat aviation and nuclear operations.
Security Clearances:
All tasks outlined in this PWS require a Tier 1 (T1) security clearance, except for the Operations Director, who must hold a Tier 3 (T3) clearance. All contract employees must successfully pass a security investigation before performing any work under this contract, and any employee who receives unfavorable determination shall not be employed on this effort. Required clearances must be maintained throughout the period of performance to ensure continued compliance. Personnel without the appropriate clearance are strictly prohibited from working on this task order, and any exceptions must receive prior approval from the Contracting Officer (CO).
Mandatory Experience:
5+ years of experience in program and project management, with expertise in:
Managing multi-disciplinary teams and overseeing project execution in human performance or related fields.
Budget management, resource allocation, and contract oversight.
Coordinating with Government stakeholders, subcontractors, and cross-functional teams.
Developing and implementing project plans, schedules, and risk mitigation strategies.
Ensuring compliance with DoD policies, acquisition regulations, and contract requirements.
Mandatory Education:
Bachelor’s degree in business, Project Management, Human Performance, Exercise Science, Kinesiology, or a related field.
Mandatory Certifications:
Project Management Professional (PMP) or Certified associate in project management (CAPM) or Program Management Professional (PgMP) or PRINCE2 Practitioner.
Desired: Certified Scrum Master (CSM) or Agile Certified Practitioner (PMI-ACP) or Lean Six Sigma Green Belt (LSSGB).
Project Manager:
The Project Manager (PM) is responsible for supporting the execution and sustainment of the Striker STEEL project by ensuring operational efficiency, compliance with contract
requirements, and effective resource management. Working closely with the Operations Director and AFGSC Striker STEEL Project Director, the PM facilitates project planning, coordination, and validation of program effectiveness. They oversee daily operations of contracted personnel, manage budgets and acquisitions, and ensure training and assessment programs align with mission objectives. Additionally, the PM serves as a key liaison for reporting, team collaboration, and stakeholder communication, ensuring the seamless integration of HP initiatives within the broader AFGSC mission.
The Contractor shall:
Support the AFGSC Striker STEEL Project Director and Operations Director in coordinating, scheduling, and executing the Striker STEEL project, ensuring operational efficiency and mission alignment.
Assist in validating the effectiveness of the Striker STEEL project by analyzing performance metrics, identifying gaps, and implementing improvements that contribute to Striker STEEL’s long-term sustainment.
Collaborate with the Operations Director to implement cognitive performance, strength and conditioning, and performance nutrition training programs, ensuring structured curriculum design, content relevance, and proper scheduling.
Assist in managing the development and execution of diagnostic assessments, including the design of instruments, establishment of protocols, and coordination of assessment schedules to support mission readiness.
Advise on, and review procurement needs related to curriculum, training interventions, diagnostic assessments, ensuring all recommendations align with project requirements and available funding.
The Contractor shall manage project purchases and oversee budget execution in accordance with established fiscal policies and the procurement process outlined in Section 9.1. The Contractor shall ensure all purchases are properly documented and track expenditures. Regular budget updates shall be provided to the AFGSC Project Director and Chief Research Scientist/Operations Director. The Contractor shall maintain accountability for all incidental equipment and Contractor-acquired property, as detailed in the Equipment Inventory Report deliverable (Section 17.1.5).
The Contractor shall prepare and submit a Monthly Summary Report (MSR) and Year-End Summary to the AFGSC Project Director. These reports shall provide an executive-level overview of program activities, key metrics, personnel status, travel, and inventory updates. The MSR shall highlight major accomplishments, risks, and program management concerns, while the Year-End Summary shall offer a comprehensive review of performance, trends, and recommendations. All reports shall be formatted for clarity and decision-making.
*Positions Contingent on Bide and Subsequent Award*
Introduction:
Air Force Global Strike Command (AFGSC) is responsible for the nation’s three intercontinental ballistic missile wings, the Air Force’s entire bomber force—including the B-52, B-1, and B-2 wings—the Long-Range Strike Bomber program, Air Force Nuclear Command, Control, and Communications (NC3) systems, Intercontinental Ballistic Missiles (ICBM), and operational and maintenance support for organizations within the nuclear enterprise. AFGSC collaborates with Air Force Reserve Command (AFRC), Air Education and Training Command (AETC), and Air Combat Command (ACC) to receive highly trained aircrew from associated Formal Training Units. After being assigned to AFGSC, warfighters undergo training to achieve combat mission-ready status within their operational units and prepare for deployment in combat operations. While the latest generations of aircraft are undeniably technological marvels, AFGSC recognizes that the core of its competitive advantage will always come from its people. Deliberate investment in Human Performance (HP) is essential, particularly as the command undertakes one of the largest nuclear modernization efforts in the nation’s history—specifically, the Sentinel and B-21 programs.
Background:
To enhance aircrew readiness, AFGSC established the Comprehensive Readiness for Aircrew Flying Training (CRAFT) Team in 2022, expanding upon AETC’s 19th Air Force program by incorporating additional data-driven analysis requirements. With the addition of the Intercontinental Ballistic Missile (ICBM) mission, the program has been renamed to Striker Strategically Enhancing Effective Long-Range Strike (STEEL). AFGSC is exploring the development of functional training centers tailored to the unique physical and cognitive demands of aircrew, ground-based strategic deterrence personnel, and supporting staff. These centers may integrate job-specific conditioning, advanced HP technologies, cognitive training, nutritional expertise, and accessible preventative and rehabilitative physical therapy. With three years of data-driven insights and continuous refinements at Barksdale AFB, AFGSC aims to expand HP across the Major Command, including the integration of ICBM operators at all Formal Training Units (FTUs).
Purpose and Overall Objective:
The AFGSC project is designed to enhance force readiness by optimizing the physical, cognitive, and emotional performance of aircrew and operators throughout their careers. By proactively reducing physical and mental injuries and expediting return-to-duty timelines, the program aims to sustain and multiply combat power, ensuring personnel remain mission-ready in high-demand operational environments.
This initiative focuses on three key areas: cognitive performance, emotional resilience, and physical durability. Cognitive training will enhance information processing, decision-making, and mental acuity, while emotional resilience training will address stress management, situational awareness, and well-being. Physical performance optimization will emphasize injury prevention, strength and conditioning, and rehabilitation with an aggressive “return-to-fly” and Personal Reliability Assurance Program (PRAP) mindset. To ensure consistency and scalability, AFGSC will establish partnerships with HP programs across the flying and operations community, leveraging shared expertise, best practices, and data-driven insights.
The Contractor shall play a critical role in executing this mission by designing, implementing, and refining a performance-based HP curriculum. This will include baseline assessments of cognitive, emotional, and physical capabilities, followed by structured evaluations throughout the training cycle to measure effectiveness and inform program improvements. Through this contract, AFGSC seeks industry expertise to support a purpose-driven, data-backed approach to HP optimization, ensuring aircrew and operators are prepared for the physical and mental rigors of combat aviation and nuclear operations.
Security Clearances:
All tasks outlined in this PWS require a Tier 1 (T1) security clearance, except for the Operations Director, who must hold a Tier 3 (T3) clearance. All contract employees must successfully pass a security investigation before performing any work under this contract, and any employee who receives unfavorable determination shall not be employed on this effort. Required clearances must be maintained throughout the period of performance to ensure continued compliance. Personnel without the appropriate clearance are strictly prohibited from working on this task order, and any exceptions must receive prior approval from the Contracting Officer (CO).
Mandatory Experience:
5+ years of experience in program and project management, with expertise in:
Managing multi-disciplinary teams and overseeing project execution in human performance or related fields.
Budget management, resource allocation, and contract oversight.
Coordinating with Government stakeholders, subcontractors, and cross-functional teams.
Developing and implementing project plans, schedules, and risk mitigation strategies.
Ensuring compliance with DoD policies, acquisition regulations, and contract requirements.
Mandatory Education:
Bachelor’s degree in business, Project Management, Human Performance, Exercise Science, Kinesiology, or a related field.
Mandatory Certifications:
Project Management Professional (PMP) or Certified associate in project management (CAPM) or Program Management Professional (PgMP) or PRINCE2 Practitioner.
Desired: Certified Scrum Master (CSM) or Agile Certified Practitioner (PMI-ACP) or Lean Six Sigma Green Belt (LSSGB).
Project Manager:
The Project Manager (PM) is responsible for supporting the execution and sustainment of the Striker STEEL project by ensuring operational efficiency, compliance with contract
requirements, and effective resource management. Working closely with the Operations Director and AFGSC Striker STEEL Project Director, the PM facilitates project planning, coordination, and validation of program effectiveness. They oversee daily operations of contracted personnel, manage budgets and acquisitions, and ensure training and assessment programs align with mission objectives. Additionally, the PM serves as a key liaison for reporting, team collaboration, and stakeholder communication, ensuring the seamless integration of HP initiatives within the broader AFGSC mission.
The Contractor shall:
Support the AFGSC Striker STEEL Project Director and Operations Director in coordinating, scheduling, and executing the Striker STEEL project, ensuring operational efficiency and mission alignment.
Assist in validating the effectiveness of the Striker STEEL project by analyzing performance metrics, identifying gaps, and implementing improvements that contribute to Striker STEEL’s long-term sustainment.
Collaborate with the Operations Director to implement cognitive performance, strength and conditioning, and performance nutrition training programs, ensuring structured curriculum design, content relevance, and proper scheduling.
Assist in managing the development and execution of diagnostic assessments, including the design of instruments, establishment of protocols, and coordination of assessment schedules to support mission readiness.
Advise on, and review procurement needs related to curriculum, training interventions, diagnostic assessments, ensuring all recommendations align with project requirements and available funding.
The Contractor shall manage project purchases and oversee budget execution in accordance with established fiscal policies and the procurement process outlined in Section 9.1. The Contractor shall ensure all purchases are properly documented and track expenditures. Regular budget updates shall be provided to the AFGSC Project Director and Chief Research Scientist/Operations Director. The Contractor shall maintain accountability for all incidental equipment and Contractor-acquired property, as detailed in the Equipment Inventory Report deliverable (Section 17.1.5).
The Contractor shall prepare and submit a Monthly Summary Report (MSR) and Year-End Summary to the AFGSC Project Director. These reports shall provide an executive-level overview of program activities, key metrics, personnel status, travel, and inventory updates. The MSR shall highlight major accomplishments, risks, and program management concerns, while the Year-End Summary shall offer a comprehensive review of performance, trends, and recommendations. All reports shall be formatted for clarity and decision-making.