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Credence · 6 hours ago

MAR JPO Level III SME Program Manager

Warner Robins, GA

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

10+ years exp

Credence is a company that supports mission-critical needs powered by technology, providing solutions to defense and health federal organizations. They are seeking a Level III Subject Matter Expert Program Manager to oversee the Air Force Life Cycle Management Center's Joint Program Office, managing various systems and modernization efforts while ensuring high-quality deliverables and program success.

GovTechInformation TechnologySoftware

Growth Opportunities

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Serves as the single point of contact between the Contractor and the Government

Provides overall program management, coordination with the COR and Government staff, and issue escalation

Authorized to manage Contractor and third-party activities to meet contract requirements

Ensures continuity of performance and notifies the Government of personnel reassignments within 2 business days

Delivers required monthly status reports and annual program accomplishment reports; acts as site manager

Manages multiple concurrent projects across pre-award, modernization, production, and sustainment phases

Allocates and manages resources (personnel, cost, risk) and ensures high-quality deliverables

Identifies, mitigates, and manages program and technical risks

Provides production and sustainment support, including logistics, acquisition planning, and sustainment engineering to ensure fleet readiness

Supports acquisition planning by developing market research, ESIS and ASP strategies, cost estimates, and integrated master schedules

Develops and manages technical contract documents (PWS, CDRLs, QASP, SRD, etc.)

Evaluates OEM engineering change proposals and technical submittals; documents findings in Comment Resolution Matrices

Participates in OEM program reviews, Technical Interchange Meetings, and requirements reviews

Provides sustainment engineering support including failure analysis, deficiency reporting, obsolescence management, and product improvements

Supports service life extension, technology refresh, and system modernization while ensuring operational safety and effectiveness

Supports Multi-GNSS User Equipment program execution, including design reviews, trade studies, configuration management, and risk reduction

Assists in evaluating modernization efforts to ensure no degradation of legacy capabilities

Supports development of follow-on OEM contractual documents and technical evaluation of proposals in response to RFPs

Develop, execute, and evaluate testing for system performance, interoperability, reliability, and cybersecurity

Create and review test plans, strategies, and procedures; support the Integrated Test Team (ITT)

Apply a building-block test approach from subassembly through system and platform levels

Support cyber tabletop activities and government laboratory cyber testing

Ensure combined developmental and operational testing at the platform level

Review and oversee contractor test execution; incorporate NAVWAR Multi-GNSS legacy test lessons learned

Support integration of Multi-GNSS and navigation subsystems into DoD fixed-wing and rotor aircraft

Ensure designs and technical data support airworthiness, security approvals (ATO), and MIL-STD-1553 messaging

Review Interface Control Documents (ICDs) and support System Integration Lab (SIL) testing

Recommend open architecture frameworks to accelerate integration into DoD platforms

Identify key interfaces, data flows, and alternative navigation capabilities

Support hardware/software partitioning to reduce recertification and regression testing

Develop and advise on MOSA compliance and open standards (SOSA, FACE, OMS, VITA, ASPN)

Support development and technical review of Multi-GNSS and navigation subsystems

Ensure platform performance is maintained or improved for PNT

Support GPS security certification, NAVWAR compliance, MSO certification, airworthiness, and navigation assurance

Translate requirements into designs, specifications, and system architectures

Manage and prioritize requirements; support trade studies and program execution decisions

Apply Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) best practices and manage system models

Develop the Systems Engineering Plan (SEP), SEMP, and supporting documentation

Support design reviews, configuration audits, risk assessments, and systems security engineering

Evaluate contractor manufacturing readiness

Prepare and support Manufacturing Readiness Assessments (MRAs) for production decisions

Support end-to-end receiver and platform integration with DoD aircraft customers

Track and resolve technical requirements and dependencies across programs of record

Manage master schedules and communicate PNT capabilities and trade space solutions

Coordinate and manage working group meetings, action items, and monthly status reporting

Coordinate with DoD aircraft platforms on technical and production requirements

Develop and maintain cross-platform integration schedules and roadmaps for receivers, antennas, and weapons

Qualification

PMP certificationMulti-GNSS knowledgeDoD acquisition experienceSystems EngineeringModel-Based Systems EngineeringCommunication skillsTechnical documentationProject management

Required

Holds an active Top Secret clearance

Holds PMP or APDP Level 3 certification

In-depth knowledge of Multi-GNSS programs and PWS tasks

Master's or Doctorate Degree in a related field and ten years of experience in the respective technical / professional discipline being performed, five years of which must be in DoD acquisition

Or bachelor's degree in a related field and 12 years of experience in the respective technical/professional discipline being performed, five of which must be in DoD acquisition

Or, 15 years of directly related experience with proper certifications as described in the PWS labor category performance requirements, eight of which must be in DoD acquisition

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Benefits

Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)

Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)

Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)

Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)

Family Leave (Maternity, Paternity)

Short Term & Long Term Disability

Company

Credence

Credence provides innovative technology, health, engineering, and management solutions to support mission-critical programs for Federal government customers.

Founded in 2005

Vienna, Virginia, USA

1001-5000 employees