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PE Systems, Inc. has a great opportunity for a Program Manager, Senior supporting the Training Directorate at Wright Patterson AFB, OH. The mission of the Training Directorate is to develop, deliver, and sustain integrated training capabilities to employ war-winning airpower.

At PE Systems, Inc., we truly value our employees. We unite exceptional talent with rewarding careers. Our dedicated team enjoys generous PTO, holidays, competitive pay, and outstanding benefits!

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General Function:

• Ensure program management personnel possess comprehensive knowledge of DoDI 5000.02 and 5000.75 principles, policies, and practices of systems acquisition and program management.
• Apply qualitative and quantitative techniques to gather, analyze, and measure the effectiveness, efficiency, and productivity of acquisition programs.
• Monitor program cost and schedule performance, identify variances, and recommend alternative solutions or corrective actions.
• Communicate clearly and professionally in writing and orally to produce high-quality briefings, reports, and acquisition documentation.
• Plan, research, analyze, and assess system acquisition activities across development, production, deployment, and sustainment phases.
• Formulate acquisition strategies that meet cost, schedule, and performance objectives.
• Prepare and maintain statutory and regulatory acquisition reports such as Defense Acquisition Executive Summaries (DAES) and Monthly Activity Reports (MARs).
• Support program management reviews, Integrated Master Plan (IMP) and Integrated Master Schedule (IMS) reviews, and other senior-level decision meetings.
• Conduct programmatic assessments and present findings and recommendations to senior leadership based on DoD and Air Force program analysis methods.
• Assist program managers and acquisition teams in organizing and executing management activities, coordinating specialists, and ensuring project alignment.
• Develop and maintain acquisition schedules, milestones, and deliverables using project management tools and processes.
• Establish and maintain databases; collect, track, and analyze key program metrics to evaluate progress and performance.
• Apply risk management principles by developing, integrating, and updating risk mitigation plans and strategies.
• Use Earned Value Management (EVM) principles to assess and report program cost, schedule, and performance health.
• Coordinate and collaborate with U.S. Government organizations (e.g., Headquarters, MAJCOMs, Test Agencies, USAF Centers) and external partners to accomplish program goals.
• Resolve programmatic issues by interfacing with Air Staff, MAJCOMs, and DoD stakeholders; document decisions, open actions, and outcomes for executive reporting.
• Demonstrate understanding of DoD acquisition processes, analytical methods, and contracting policies for pre- and post-award actions.
• Conduct studies and analyses on acquisition efficiency, workload impact, and cost, ensuring the use of automated management information systems for data integrity.
• Execute acquisition planning initiatives including NDI/COTS purchases, Performance-Based Business Environments, Agile and Evolutionary Acquisition, EVMS, and Acquisition Streamlining.
• Integrate technical and acquisition disciplines such as engineering, program control, configuration management, test, manufacturing, quality assurance, logistics, and foreign disclosure.
• Provide life-cycle support for systems, subsystems, and equipment, including training system requirements, site planning, test and integration, and sustainment activities.
• Manage Instructional Systems Design (ISD) and Training Systems Analysis (TSA) processes, ensuring alignment with evolving training requirements.
• Support acquisition documentation development including RFPs, SOOs, PWSs, SOWs, milestone packages (MDD, ASP, A/B/C), and Should-Cost/Will-Cost analyses, under appropriate NDAs.
• Review, interpret, and apply new statutory and regulatory requirements, recommending integration or updates for Government adoption.
• Support the PABI function by developing and refining Directorate-level portfolio metrics and preparing executive-quality analytic products.
• Prepare, edit, and publish official documentation—plans, directives, reports, correspondence, and presentations—using standardized software tools and formats.
• Support Directorate suspense and package tracking systems to ensure timely, accurate assignment and completion of higher-headquarters actions.
• Coordinate and execute programmatic meetings and events, including agenda development, material preparation, and post-event follow-up actions.
• Assist with travel planning, protocol coordination, and correspondence processing for the PEO/Deputy Director and senior staff.
• Maintain and organize programmatic records and data repositories, ensuring proper storage and accessibility for both classified and unclassified materials.

Qualifications:

Education/Certifications/Experience/Skills:

• MA Degree and at least 10 years of experience in the related field, 5 of which must be with the DoD, OR, BA Degree and at least 12 years of experience related to the position requirements, 5 of which must be with the DoD, OR, 15 years of directly related experience, 8 of which must be with the DoD.
• Must possess and maintain government security clearance at the Secret Level.
• Must be proficient in the use of Microsoft programs (including Excel, Word, Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, Visio, and Project).
• Must be able to perform all functional duties independently.
• Must be able to transport self to various facility sites, as required. If using own motor vehicle, must possess a valid driver’s license and proof of insurance.

PE Systems, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for Employment without regard to race/ethnicity, color, religion, sex, nation origin, ancestry, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, marital status and disability (including physical or mental disability as well as pregnancy) veteran status or any other status protected by the Federal, State or local law.

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