Program Manager

Credence has an immediate opening for a Program Manager- PEO Execution Group at the Senior level supporting AFLCMC/WAX at Wright Patterson AFB, OH. The Plans and Programs Division supports the modernization and sustainment of Fighter and Advanced Aircraft (F&AA) capabilities for the U.S. Air Force and coalition partners. It manages capability planning, technology integration, program oversight, and cross‑functional processes—including airworthiness, configuration management, system safety, and cybersecurity—from concept through fielding. Responsibilities The Program Manager- PEO Execution Group shall assist in independently applying/demonstrating proficiency in various project/program initiatives. The Contractor shall assist in investigating, analyzing, planning, designing, developing, implementing, or evaluating solutions for project/program efforts. The Contractor shall assist in providing expert‑level issue resolution and recommendation support to achieve desired program outcomes and have specialized expertise to include the following functional areas: program management, logistics, maintenance, supply, financial management, test, security management, information management, and contracting Assist in building and maintaining business relationships between the program office, supporting Government offices, other contractors, USAF AFMC, AFLCMC, AFRL, Air Combat Command (ACC), AFGSC, and higher headquarters' mid‑to upper‑level staff, to support the F/B Capability Plans and Programs for the various platforms Participate in and represent the interests of the F/B portfolio of programs in the Service Core Function process. The Contractor shall assist in building business relationships and perform activities necessary to influence science and technology investment decisions favorable to the F/B portfolio of programs. The Contractor shall assist in performing other related duties associated with F/B capability planning Possess USAF MAJCOM expertise, ideally at the HQ USAF, HQ ACC, or HQ AFGSC level, as a background for understanding broad user war fighter requirements. The Contractor shall assist with the analysis of war fighter requirements with ACC and AFGSC and serve as key advisor to Capability Planning leadership on mission critical capability needs Assist in preparing and reviewing pertinent data, coordinating with applicable managers, and finalizing related documentation/information for verbal and visual presentation of the plan status at meetings as required. These meetings shall include, but are not limited to, IPT meetings, Program Management Reviews (PMRs), TIMs, working groups, and conferences in support of the F/B portfolio Support analytic identification of needs and development of requirements for potential materiel solutions. The Contractor shall assist with the initiation of high confidence acquisition programs via early systems engineering, early test and evaluation strategy development, technology and manufacturing maturity, assessments of life‑cycle analyses, lifecycle cost estimates, and early acquisition intelligence engagement Assist in identifying and solving problems and aid in the influence of science and technology investment decisions. The Contractor shall assist in developing and executing a collaborative process bridging war‑fighter‑identified capability needs to plan for acquisition of materiel solutions. The Contractor shall support the trade‑space evaluation of emerging capability needs, including system‑of‑systems assessments. The Contractor shall assist in identifying and assessing technology maturity and risk drivers and incorporate comprehensive life‑cycle planning to include pre‑concept through disposal in support of future program technical needs Assist in applying expertise of the acquisition process and all areas relating to acquisition policy matters, including acquisition streamlining, integrated weapon systems management, manning, best practices and lessons learned, to assigned projects Support and conduct studies and analysis of tradeoffs for incorporation of potential capabilities in future platform capabilities Act as the F/B Directorate Unit Control Center Chief for emergency response, exercises, and other surge activities. The Contractor shall assist in ensuring that PEG and directorate leadership is kept apprised of workload assignments, resolutions and other time sensitive communications/events. The Contractor shall assist in receiving, preparing, submitting and maintaining official records of documentation and communications. These activities may be performed as part of an exercise for training purposes or in the event of a real world contingency Assist in developing and maintaining the F/B Directorate Continuity of Operations Plan (COOP) and shall assist in leading the F/B Directorate participation in the AFLCMC COOP and execution Assist in managing the F/B Directorate SIP. The Contractor shall assist in identifying and tracking deficiencies during the annual SIP cycle and keep leadership informed as items are closed‑out and in preparation for the SIP out‑brief meeting. The Contractor shall assist in utilizing the Management Internal Control Toolset (MICT) and assist in identifying new and/or recently updated SIP checklists for division use as required. The Contractor shall assist divisions with checklist completion, deficiency tracking, training, and other SIP‑related issues. The Contractor shall hold meetings as required with unit SIP monitors and conduct F/B Directorate SIP training Support the PEG and DAG processes for the entire F/B Directorate at all locations including but not limited to: MARs, DAES, SARs, and TMTs Requirements Active security Clearance Bachelor's or Master's Degree in a related field and at least three years of experience in the respective technical/professional discipline being performed, three of which must be in the DoD OR, seven years of directly related experience with proper certifications as described in the PWS labor category performance requirements, five of which must be in the DoD 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 Training & Development Work From Home Free Food & Snacks Wellness Resources #J-18808-Ljbffr