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
Essential Duties:
- 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
- Develop technical contract requirements documents (PWS, CDRL, QASP, SRD)
- 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:
Minimum Experience
- 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
- Excellent communication skills for executive-level briefings
Benefits
Qualis LLC is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse and talented workforce who can contribute to the mission and vision of the Company. Our employees are our greatest asset and we promote a positive work environment, teamwork, professional growth, innovation, community involvement, flexible scheduling and a family-friendly work environment.
Equal Opportunity Employer/M/F/Vet/Disabled and a Participant in E-Verify