About this role
Overview
At Credence, we support our clients’ mission-critical needs, powered by technology. We provide cutting-edge solutions, including AI/ML, enterprise modernization, and advanced intelligence capabilities, to the largest defense and health federal organizations. Through partnership and trust, we increase mission success for war-fighters and secure our nation for a better future.
We are privately held, are repeatedly recognized as a top place to work, and have been on the Inc. 5000 Fastest Growing Private Companies list for the last 12 years. We practice servant leadership and believe that by focusing on the success of our clients, team members, and partners, we all achieve greater success.
Credence has an upcoming need for a SME Level III Program Manager to support the Air Force Life Cycle Management Center (AFLCMC) M- Code Aviation Receiver (MAR) Joint Program Office (JPO) at Warner Robins, GA.
The Air Force Life Cycle Management Center (AFLCMC) M- Code Aviation Receiver (MAR) Joint Program Office (JPO) manages systems to provide precise positioning, navigation, and timing information to a variety of Department of War (DoW) weapon systems.
These systems include but are not limited to the Software Defined User Equipment (SDUE), Miniaturized Airborne GPS Receiver (MAGR) 2000, Embedded GPS/Inertial Navigation System (EGI), Defense Advanced GPS Receiver (DAGR), GPS Antenna System 1 (GAS-1), Advanced Digital Antenna Production System (ADAP), GPS Antennas, Antenna Electronics (AE), Resilient Embedded GPS/INS (R-EGI), Military GPS User Equipment (MGUE); Air Force Vanguard Transition programs, and alternative navigation capabilities.
Some systems are in initial development and many of these systems are undergoing significant modernization efforts to respond to new threats, improve supportability, improve long-term resiliency, and adopt open architecture standards, and digital engineering best practices. Modernization efforts are underway for both the MAGR-2K and the EGI receiver systems in support of aircraft modernization efforts. Additionally, R-EGI and SDUE are in rapid development using innovative acquisition approaches.
This opening is slated to kick off in May 2026.
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to the duties listed below
Serves as the single point of contact between the Contractor and the Government.Provides overall program management, coordination with the COR and Government staff, and issue escalationAuthorized to manage Contractor and third-party activities to meet contract requirementsEnsures continuity of performance and notifies the Government of personnel reassignments within 2 business daysDelivers required monthly status reports and annual program accomplishment reports; acts as site managerManages multiple concurrent projects across pre-award, modernization, production, and sustainment phasesAllocates and manages resources (personnel, cost, risk) and ensures high-quality deliverablesIdentifies, mitigates, and manages program and technical risksProvides production and sustainment support, including logistics, acquisition planning, and sustainment engineering to ensure fleet readinessSupports acquisition planning by developing market research, ESIS and ASP strategies, cost estimates, and integrated master schedulesDevelops and manages technical contract documents (PWS, CDRLs, QASP, SRD, etc.)Evaluates OEM engineering change proposals and technical submittals; documents findings in Comment Resolution MatricesParticipates in OEM program reviews, Technical Interchange Meetings, and requirements reviewsProvides sustainment engineering support including failure analysis, deficiency reporting, obsolescence management, and product improvementsSupports service life extension, technology refresh, and system modernization while ensuring operational safety and effectivenessSupports Multi-GNSS User Equipment program execution, including design reviews, trade studies, configuration management, and risk reductionAssists in evaluating modernization efforts to ensure no degradation of legacy capabilitiesSupports development of follow-on OEM contractual documents and technical evaluation of proposals in response to RFPsTechnical Support
Test & EvaluationDevelop, execute, and evaluate testing for system performance, interoperability, reliability, and cybersecurityCreate and review test plans, strategies, and procedures; support the Integrated Test Team (ITT)Apply a building-block test approach from subassembly through system and platform levelsSupport cyber tabletop activities and government laboratory cyber testingEnsure combined developmental and operational testing at the platform levelReview and oversee contractor test execution; incorporate NAVWAR Multi-GNSS legacy test lessons learnedPlatform, Weapons, and Multi-GNSS IntegrationSupport integration of Multi-GNSS and navigation subsystems into DoW fixed-wing and rotor aircraftEnsure designs and technical data support airworthiness, security approvals (ATO), and MIL-STD-1553 messagingReview Interface Control Documents (ICDs) and support System Integration Lab (SIL) testingOpen ArchitectureRecommend open architecture frameworks to accelerate integration into DoW platformsIdentify key interfaces, data flows, and alternative navigation capabilitiesSupport hardware/software partitioning to reduce recertification and regression testingDevelop and advise on MOSA compliance and open standards (SOSA, FACE, OMS, VITA, ASPN)Position, Navigation & Timing (PNT)Support development and technical review of Multi-GNSS and navigation subsystemsEnsure platform performance is maintained or improved for PNTSupport GPS security certification, NAVWAR compliance, MSO certification, airworthiness, and navigation assuranceSystems EngineeringTranslate requirements into designs, specifications, and system architecturesManage and prioritize requirements; support trade studies and program execution decisionsApply Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) best practices and manage system modelsDevelop the Systems Engineering Plan (SEP), SEMP, and supporting documentationSupport design reviews, configuration audits, risk assessments, and systems security engineeringManufacturing EngineeringEvaluate contractor manufacturing readinessPrepare and support Manufacturing Readiness Assessments (MRAs) for production decisionsReceiver and Platform IntegrationSupport end-to-end receiver and platform integration with DoW aircraft customersTrack and resolve technical requirements and dependencies across programs of recordManage master schedules and communicate PNT capabilities and trade space solutionsIntegration Working GroupsCoordinate and manage working group meetings, action items, and monthly status reportingAircraft Integration SchedulingCoordinate with DoW aircraft platforms on technical and production requirementsDevelop and maintain cross-platform integration schedules and roadmaps for receivers, antennas, and weaponsRequirements
Holds an active Top Secret clearanceHolds PMP or APDP Level 3 certificationIn-depth knowledge of Multi-GNSS programs and PWS tasksMaster’s or Doctorate Degree in a related field and ten years of experience in the respective technical / professional discipline being performed, five years of which must be in DoW acquisition.Or bachelor’s degree in a related field and 12 years of experience in the respective technical/professional discipline being performed, five of which must be in DoW acquisition.Or, 15 years of directly related experience with proper certifications as described in the PWS labor category performance requirements, eight of which must be in DoW acquisition.Excellent written and verbal communication skillsBenefits
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