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Role Description

The Detachment Program Manager (Det PM) will support the Air Force Utilities Privatization and Enhanced Use Lease (EUL) programs. This role focuses on strategic program management, long-range planning, and execution integration across electric, water, wastewater, and gas systems, supporting both privatized and non-privatized utilities.

The Det PM will serve as a key integrator between government stakeholders, utility providers, AE teams, and internal Salas O’Brien leadership, ensuring projects are planned, sequenced, and programmed effectively to support mission growth and long-term predictability. This position offers significant leadership responsibility, visibility with senior government stakeholders, and the opportunity to influence enterprise-level infrastructure decisions.

Responsibilities

• Directs or assists utilities and energy privatization programs, projects, and management systems related to the planning, analysis, implementation and lifecycle and portfolio management of energy-related EULs.
• Serve as the primary program management interface supporting AFCEC utilities and infrastructure initiatives.
• Manage and track multiple installation-level utility projects across electric, water, wastewater, and gas systems.
• Translate infrastructure studies, assessments, and lessons learned into executable actions and leadership decision points.
• Support long-range utility planning and load forecasting aligned with FYDP and POM horizons.
• Coordinate project sequencing to ensure the right projects are executed by the appropriate entities at the right time.
• Interface with privatized utility providers, cooperatives, and system owners to align planning assumptions and constraints.
• Track RFIs, action items, risks, and dependencies across technical and stakeholder teams.
• Identify risks related to capacity, resiliency, environmental compliance (e.g., NEPA), and long-lead equipment.
• Develop executive-level briefings, white papers, and decision support materials.
• Support governance forums, technical interchange meetings, and working groups.
• Provide schedule, cost, and risk visibility to support leadership decision-making.
• Support continuous process improvement and lessons-learned documentation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Facilities Management, or a related field.
• 10+ years of experience in utilities, infrastructure, facilities, or capital program management.
• Experience supporting DoD, Air Force, or federal infrastructure programs.
• Working knowledge of electric utility systems (substations, transmission, transformers) and/or water/wastewater systems.
• Strong understanding of program sequencing, stakeholder coordination, and risk management.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and collaboratively within a team environment.
• Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills, including executive-level briefing experience.
• Excellent time management, organizational, and prioritization skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior experience with AFCEC, Base Civil Engineer (BCE) organizations, or utilities privatization programs.
• Familiarity with NEPA, MILCON vs non-MILCON programming, and federal infrastructure planning processes.
• Experience with long-range infrastructure studies, resiliency planning, or load forecasting.
• PMP, Lean Six Sigma, or similar professional certification.
• Active or ability to obtain a Secret clearance.

Location

Remote – West Coast

Travel

Approximately 25%-30%

Compensation

The expected base salary range for this role is $125,000-$140,000 per year. Actual compensation will be determined based on a number of factors including skills, experience, qualifications, and location.

This role is also eligible for performance-based bonuses and a comprehensive U.S. based benefits package, including:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid time off and company holidays
• Wellness programs and employee assistance resources
• Professional development support

Equal Opportunity Employment Statement

Salas O’Brien provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state/provincial, or local laws. Salas O’Brien will accommodate the disability-related needs of applicants as required by law.