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Apogee has an exciting opportunity for 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 position located at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base (AFB) with telework capabilities up to 60% - subject to change per the customer's discretion. Responsibilities * Serve as Apogee's CROWS Program Manager and Task Lead with authority to direct Contractor and third ‑ party activities and provide corporate escalation; be the single point of contact (SPOC) between the Government customer, COR, and Government staff * Maintain PMP or APDP PM Level 3 certification and demonstrate in ‑ depth Multi ‑ GNSS and PWS knowledge * Provide senior PNT technical SME support (Multi ‑ GNSS receivers, antennas, alternative/complementary navigation) and NAVWAR/GPS security expertise * Support Multi ‑ GNSS integration into platforms (fixed ‑ wing/rotor), review ICDs, support SIL testing, and ensure MIL ‑ STD ‑ 1553, airworthiness, and ATO considerations * Identify disconnects in the planning, stand-up, implementation, and execution of USAF Assured PNT and related technologies, to include recommendations on establishing future COAs relevant to identifying and implementing an overall resiliency strategy. * Oversee research and conduct data gathering and fact-finding on current and evolving threat capabilities that could degrade or deny PNT capabilities. * Collaborate with the Government to identify initiatives, strategies, investments, roadmaps, systems engineering activities, and COAs to provide Assured PNT capabilities in the future * Review, participate, and provide systems engineering support to AFLCMC/EZA and Program Office engineering personnel concerning Assured PNT tasks and actions and concerning the development of integrated roadmaps addressing Assured PNT, to include the interaction and interdependence of CNS/ATM, M-Code, ADS-B Out, advanced tactical data links, and IFF Mk XII Mode 5 capabilities. * Integrate and support Cybersecurity RMF/IA activities across the lifecycle, align system security architecture and data flows, and apply DoD policy (DoDI 8510.01, 8500.01, 5000.02) * Lead Systems Engineering activities: translate requirements, manage requirements documents, SEP/SEMP/SEP ‑ appendices, MBSE recommendations, and SSE alignment * Lead Test & Evaluation planning and execution, optimize building ‑ block testing, support ITT, cyber tabletop/testing, and oversee contractor test execution * Assess manufacturing readiness, prepare/support MRAs, and support Production Readiness Reviews and production decisions * Manage resources (people, schedule, budget, suppliers) and acquisition trackers * Identify, document, and mitigate program, technical, schedule, and cost risks; develop risk ‑ reduction plans * Collaborate with Apogee's MAR JPO contract team, ensuring relevant tasks are included in customer Integrated Master Schedules (IMS), and provide program/project cost and resource estimates, as required. * Establish and enforce quality standards for all deliverables; prepare all deliverables for review by corporate staff before submission, including the Monthly Status Report. Qualifications Minimum Experience: Citizenship: Must be a US citizen Clearance: Must have and be able to maintain a Top Secret/SCI clearance Certification: Project Management Professional (PMP) or APDP Program Management Level 3 certification, APDP T&E practitioner (formally Level III) certified within the last 10 years, or graduated from military T&E school. Education: Bachelor's Degree in an engineering or related technical field
Years of Experience: Twenty-five (25) years of experience in the respective technical/professional discipline, to include fifteen (15) years of DoD experience Additional experience: * In-depth knowledge of GPS/GNSS systems, navigation warfare, and PNT capabilities * Experience managing ACAT I or II programs * Demonstrated experience with the Defense Acquisition System and DoDI 5000.02 * Strong leadership and team management capabilities * Excellent communication skills for executive-level briefings * Experience with Developmental Testing and Operational Testing (DT/OT) experience * Airborne integration experience and direct involvement with 3+ platforms * Cybersecurity experience focused on technical knowledge of PNT systems, threat evaluation, testing, and countermeasure development Minimum Experience: Education: Master's or Doctorate Degree in Engineering or related technical field Years of Experience: Twenty (20) years of experience in the respective technical/professional discipline, to include twelve (12) years of DoD experience Additional Information: Location: Wright-Patterson Air Force Base (AFB), OH
Hybrid: This is a full-time position with telework capabilities up to 60% - subject to change per the customer's discretion Travel: Travel up to 20% may be required, per the customer's discretion