Program Manager SME

Qualis LLC is seeking a Program Manager SME in support of the M-Code Aviation Receivers Joint Program Office (MAR JPO) at Wright-Patterson AFB, OH. These positions support critical GPS User Equipment modernization programs with a focus on systems engineering, test and evaluation, and platform integration activities. The MAR JPO manages a $22 billion acquisition portfolio developing, producing, testing, modifying, fielding, and supporting Air Force ISR and SOF platforms. This is a full-time with telework capabilities. Travel up to 20% may be required. Responsibilities Serve as senior program manager for GPS User Equipment acquisition and modernization programs at Wright-Patterson AFB Manage multiple concurrent pre-award, modernization, production, and sustainment projects Develop and execute acquisition strategies for MAGR-2K, EGI, R-EGI, SDUE, and antenna modernization Coordinate systems engineering activities, including requirements development, design reviews, and configuration audits Lead platform integration efforts with aircraft programs at Wright-Patterson Support test and evaluation planning and execution Prepare acquisition milestone documents and program decision packages Manage resource-loaded Integrated Master Schedules (IMS) Conduct market research and source selection support Lead program risk management and mitigation activities Coordinate with AFRL and other research organizations on technology development Support open architecture and Modular Open Systems Approach (MOSA) implementation Participate in Technical Interchange Meetings (TIMs) and design reviews Provide senior leadership advocacy briefings Lead trade studies for technology insertion and capability upgrades Support Manufacturing Readiness Assessments and Production Readiness Reviews Coordinate with test organizations on developmental and operational testing Manage contractor performance and technical evaluations Required Qualifications A bachelor's degree in Engineering or related technical field with Minimum 15 years of DoD acquisition experience with at least 5 years as a Program Manager OR Master’s or Doctorate Degree in Engineering or related technical field with 12 years of DoD acquisition experience with at least 5 years as a Program Manager Must have and be able to maintain a TS/SCI level clearance Project Management Professional (PMP) or APDP Program Management Level 3 certification In-depth knowledge of GPS/GNSS systems, navigation warfare, and PNT capabilities Experience managing ACAT I or II programs strongly preferred Demonstrated experience with Defense Acquisition System and DoDI 5000.02 Strong leadership and team management capabilities Equal Opportunity Employer/M/F/Vet/Disabled and a Participant in E-Verify Wright-Patterson AFB, OH, US 4 days ago Requisition ID: 1072 #J-18808-Ljbffr