Design Interface Support Manager AFLCMC/LG - 11.5

Overview

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Position Summary

Credence has an immediate need for a Design Interface Support Manager at the principal level who will be primarily responsible for supporting the Air Force Life Cycle Management Center (AFLCMC/LG) directorate at Wright Patterson AFB, OH. 

AFLCMC is responsible for the life cycle management of Air Force weapon systems from their inception to retirement. The AFLCMC motto is: "AFLCMC - providing what warfighters need, when they need it!" This motto reflects the center's commitment to delivering the resources necessary to organize, train, and equip the Air Force. AFLCMC's mission is to acquire and support war-winning capabilities, ensuring that all aspects of the weapon systems life cycle are managed effectively and efficiently.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to the duties listed below:

• Advise and assist AFLCMC Program Office Acquisition Logisticians on Design Interface and related product support activities, including the review of supportability considerations, Logistics Product Data (LPD), and associated data products and reports.
• Develop and deliver on-site and/or virtual training, including supporting documentation, on Design Interface, Product Support Analysis (PSA), Logistics Product Data, and the integration of reliability, availability, and maintainability (RAM) characteristics into product support strategies.
• Perform program control and coordination activities, including schedule and progress monitoring, responding to questions, supporting risk management, and tracking Design Interface and product support actions.
• Develop, maintain, and update AFLCMC-wide process guides, templates, and other tools that help Acquisition Logisticians consistently apply Design Interface, Product Support Analysis, and supportability design principles.
• Develop and maintain standards, specifications, contract language, models, metrics, and related resources used to assess product support health and improve readiness while reducing total ownership cost.
• Provide program and staff office outreach support by conducting research, responding to questions, and assisting with Product Support Analysis, Logistics Product Data, Design Interface, and other integrated product support activities.
• Support and coordinate AFLCMC-wide tasks and data calls involving Design Interface or related product support equities, engaging with the Office of the Secretary of Defense, defense agencies, Headquarters Air Force, Secretary of the Air Force, major commands, AFMC centers, and AFLCMC program offices, as required.
• Participate in staff assistance and site visits, conduct informational briefings, facilitate meetings, and coordinate task activities in support of program or staff offices upon Government request.

Requirements

• Must have an active or current Secret security clearance (or higher), verifiable in the Defense Information System for Security (DISS).
• Master’s or Doctorate Degree in a related field and at least twenty (20) years of experience in the respective technical/professional discipline being performed, twelve (12) years of which must be in the DoW/DoD
• OR bachelor’s degree in a related field and twenty (25) years of experience in the respective technical/professional discipline being performed, fifteen (15) years of which must be in the DoW/DoD
• OR thirty (30) years of directly related experience with proper certifications as described in the PWS labor category performance requirements, twenty (20) years of which must be in the DoW/DoD.

Specialized Knowledge and Experience Required:

• At least five years of experience in, or supporting, a Department of the Air Force (DAF) or other Department of War/Department of Defense (DoW/DoD) program office or program acquiring, fielding, and/or sustaining weapon systems or support systems.
• Demonstrated knowledge and practical experience applying Product Support Analysis processes and supportability design principles to influence system design throughout the life cycle.
• Experience integrating reliability, availability, and maintainability characteristics with product support strategies to improve readiness, system availability, effectiveness, and capability while reducing total ownership cost.
• Working knowledge of Logistics Product Data and experience developing or reviewing related data products and reports that support Design Interface and other integrated Product Support Elements.
• Knowledge of reliability, maintainability, supportability, affordability, configuration management, safety, environmental and hazardous material requirements, Human Systems Integration, Anti-Tamper, habitability, disposal, legal requirements, and the relationship of system design parameters to product support resource and mission requirements.
• Subject matter expertise and technical experience in acquisition logistics and the management of the 12 Product Support Elements: Product Support Management; Design Interface; Sustaining Engineering; Supply Support; Maintenance Planning and Management; Packaging, Handling, Storage and Transportation; Technical Data; Support Equipment; Training and Training Support; Manpower and Personnel; Facilities and Infrastructure; and Computer Resources.

Why This Role Matters

Real-World Impact — Your work will support defense and health agencies where AI solutions directly contribute to national security and public well-being.

Growth-Oriented Environment — Learn from technical leaders, innovate within Agentic AI, and mentor those around you in AI best practices.

Culture of Empowerment — You’ll be part of a team that values innovation, trust, collaboration, and mission success.

Please join us, as together we build a better world one mission at a time powered by Technology and its People!

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