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

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