is seeking a Senior Program Manager to support the Communications Navigation Surveillance/Air Traffic Management (CNS/ATM) Center of Excellence (COE) within the Air Force Life Cycle Management Center/PEO Electronic Systems Directorate (AFLCMC/HB). This directorate manages modernization development testing production and sustainment for over 140 programs for the U.S. Air Force (USAF) and its allies playing a critical role in advancing the Air Forces mission.
Responsibilities
Duties include but not limited to:
CNS/ATM II Contract Support:
- Assist USAF program offices with the acquisition and integration of CNS/ATM capabilities via an ID/IQ contract for avionics hardware.
- Prepare and process key documentation including Delivery Orders Modifications Program Office Direction letters and Market Research reports.
- Develop procurement plans and strategies and advise on contractual negotiations.
- Maintain comprehensive records of delivery orders modifications and historical procurement data.
Branch Leadership Support:
- Facilitate meetings strategic planning sessions and other reviews.
- Draft reports support Baseline Execution Reviews and identify critical annual events.
- Track and manage Program Office budgets and funding actions.
- Assist in planning and executing the annual CNS/ATM Symposium.
External Program Office Support:
- Collaborate with external stakeholders to develop procurement strategies for retrofitting and integrating CNS/ATM capabilities.
- Provide Subject Matter Expertise for APX119 transponder contracts offering historical data and advising on program management and acquisition strategies.
Requirements
Qualifications
Citizenship: Must be a US citizen
Minimum Required Qualifications
Clearance:Must have and be able to maintain a Secret Clearance
Education: Bachelor s Degree in a related field and 25 years of experience 15 years of which must be in the DoD OR
- 30 years of directly related experience 20 years of which must be in the DoD
- Indepth understanding of systems acquisition and program management principles (DoDI 5000.02/5000.75)
- Strong verbal and written communication skills to create highquality acquisition documents and briefings
- Familiarity with USAF schedules production constraints and budgeting processes
- Proficient in drafting acquisition documentation (e.g. PWS/SOWs budgets schedules presentations)
Preferred Qualifications
Education: Master s or Doctorate Degree in a related field and at least 20 years of experience 12 years of which must be in the DoD
- Technical expertise in platform program needs and the APX119 transponder product line
Benefits
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Citizenship: Must be a US citizen Minimum Required Qualifications Clearance:Must have and be able to maintain a Secret Clearance Education: Bachelor s Degree in a related field and 25 years of experience, 15 years of which must be in the DoD OR 30 years of directly related experience, 20 years of which must be in the DoD In-depth understanding of systems acquisition and program management principles (DoDI 5000.02/5000.75) Strong verbal and written communication skills to create high-quality acquisition documents and briefings Familiarity with USAF schedules, production constraints, and budgeting processes Proficient in drafting acquisition documentation (e.g., PWS/SOWs, budgets, schedules, presentations) Preferred Qualifications Education: Master s or Doctorate Degree in a related field and at least 20 years of experience, 12 years of which must be in the DoD Technical expertise in platform program needs and the APX-119 transponder product line
Education
Citizenship: Must be a US citizen Minimum Required Qualifications Clearance:Must have and be able to maintain a Secret Clearance Education: Bachelor s Degree in a related field and 25 years of experience, 15 years of which must be in the DoD OR 30 years of directly related experience, 20 years of which must be in the DoD In-depth understanding of systems acquisition and program management principles (DoDI 5000.02/5000.75) Strong verbal and written communication skills to create high-quali