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Credence has an immediate opening for a Program Manager- Program Integration at the Senior level supporting AFLCMC/WAX at Wright Patterson AFB, OH.
The Plans and Programs Division supports the modernization and sustainment of Fighter and Advanced Aircraft (F&AA) capabilities for the U.S. Air Force and coalition partners. The division manages capability planning, technology integration, program oversight, and cross-functional processes—including airworthiness, configuration management, system safety, and cybersecurity—from concept through fielding. It also develops future capability roadmaps in collaboration with Air Force Major Commands (MAJCOMs) and other key stakeholders.
- The Program Manager- Program Integration shall assist in independently applying/demonstrating proficiency in various project/program initiatives. Shall assist in investigating, analyzing, planning, designing, developing, implementing, or evaluating solutions for project/program efforts. The Contractor shall assist in providing expert-level issue resolution and recommendation support to achieve desired program outcomes and have specialized expertise to include the following functional areas: program management, logistics, maintenance, supply, financial management, test, security management, information management, and contracting.
- Assist in building and maintaining business relationships between the program office, supporting Government offices, other contractors, USAF AFMC, AFLCMC, AFRL, Air Combat Command (ACC), AFGSC, and higher headquarters’ mid-to upper-level staff, to support the F/B Capability Plans and Programs for the various platforms.
- Participate in and represent the interests of the F/B portfolio of programs in the Service Core Function process. The Contractor shall assist in building business relationships and perform activities necessary to influence science and technology investment decisions favorable to the F/B portfolio of programs. The Contractor shall assist in performing other related duties associated with F/B capability planning.
- Possess USAF MAJCOM expertise, ideally at the HQ USAF, HQ ACC, or HQ AFGSC level, as a background for understanding broad user war fighter requirements. The Contractor shall assist with the analysis of war fighter requirements with ACC and AFGSC and serve as key advisor to Capability Planning leadership on mission critical capability needs.
- Assist in preparing and reviewing pertinent data, coordinating with applicable managers, and finalizing related documentation/information for verbal and visual presentation of the plan status at meetings as required. These meetings shall include, but are not limited to, IPT meetings, Program Management Reviews (PMRs), TIMs, working groups, and conferences in support of the F/B portfolio.
- Support analytic identification of needs and development of requirements for potential materiel solutions. The Contractor shall assist with the initiation of high confidence acquisition programs via early systems engineering, early test and evaluation strategy development, technology and manufacturing maturity, assessments of life-cycle analyses, lifecycle cost estimates, and early acquisition intelligence engagement.
- Assist in identifying and solving problems and aid in the influence of science and technology investment decisions. The Contractor shall assist in developing and executing a collaborative process bridging warfighter-identified capability needs to plan for acquisition of materiel solutions. The Contractor shall support the trade-space evaluation of emerging capability needs, including system-of-systems assessments. The Contractor shall assist in identifying and assessing technology maturity and risk drivers and incorporate comprehensive life-cycle planning to include pre-concept through disposal in support of future program technical needs.
- Assist in applying expertise of the acquisition process and all areas relating to acquisition policy matters, including acquisition streamlining, integrated weapon systems management, manning, best practices and lessons learned, to assigned projects.
- Shall assist in executing a collaborative process bridging warfighter-identified capability needs to include: planning for acquisition of materiel solutions, supporting the trade-space evaluation of emerging capability needs, include system-of-systems assessments, identifying and assessing technology maturity and risk drivers, and incorporating comprehensive life-cycle planning to include pre-concept through disposal in support of future program technical needs with the IPT and cross-cutting stakeholders’ joint coordination.
- Support and represent F/B interests in TIMs and working groups, serve as a liaison between user requirements and organic engineering activity and engage in Collaborative Capability Team activities.
- Support and conduct studies and analysis of tradeoffs for incorporation of potential capabilities in future platform capabilities. The Contractor shall assist in applying the principles of science and technology to identify, research, and develop opportunities for life cycle capabilities to meet future needs and/or reduce lifecycle costs.
- Support analytic identification of needs and development of requirements for potential materiel solutions, initiation of high confidence acquisition programs via early systems engineering, early test and evaluation strategy development, technology and manufacturing maturity, assessments of life-cycle analyses, lifecycle cost estimates, and early acquisition intelligence engagement.
- Assist in independently applying and demonstrating proficiency in various project/program initiatives. The Contractor shall assist in investigating, analyzing, planning, designing, developing, implementing, or evaluating solutions for project/program efforts. The Contractor shall assist in providing expert-level issue resolution and recommendation support to achieve desired program outcomes and have specialized expertise to include the following functional areas: program management, logistics, maintenance, supply, financial management, test, security management, information management, and contracting.
- Assist in providing capability planning including but not limited to technology solution sets, strategy, cost savings, and sustainment in support of the F/B portfolio of programs.
Requirements
- Active Secret security clearance
- Master’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 the DoD
- 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 the DoD
- 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 the DoD.
Benefits
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Benefits- 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
- Training & Development
- Work From Home
- Free Food & Snacks
- Wellness Resources
Skills Required
- Active Secret security clearance
- Master's or Doctorate in related field plus 10 years' relevant experience, five years in DoD
- Bachelor's degree in related field plus 12 years' relevant experience, five years in DoD
- 15 years of directly related experience with required certifications per PWS, eight years in DoD
- USAF MAJCOM expertise (ideally HQ USAF, HQ ACC, or HQ AFGSC)
- Specialized expertise in program management, logistics, maintenance, supply, financial management, test, security management, information management, and contracting
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Fair & Transparent Compensation — Pay is considered competitive or better than average across many roles, with multiple examples describing excellent pay and competitive salaries. Additional cash elements such as bonuses appear alongside base pay.
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Healthcare Strength — Benefits include comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, supported by HSAs/FSAs and a TRICARE supplement. Employer-paid life and disability coverage further strengthen the protection package.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Time off includes flexible PTO and a broad holiday schedule aligned to federal holidays. Additional leave types such as military and bereavement leave are available.
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Credence provides innovative technology, health, international development, engineering, and management solutions to support mission-critical programs for Federal government customers. We are one of the nation’s largest privately held government contractors. Our ability to perform exceptionally to implement new solutions, efficiencies, and savings across 220 U.S. Government programs is due to our obsession with exceeding customer expectations and our emphasis on employee wellbeing—best exemplified by our corporate philosophy: “One Measure of Success. Yours.” WHY WORK WITH CREDENCE? We are consistently rated as a Top Workplace and are proud to be one of the fastest growing privately held firms in the U.S. over the last decade. Credence treats each customer, teaming partner, and employee as a trusted partner whom we serve. We ensure successful outcomes by focusing on the measure of success that we consider to be most important—Yours. WHY WORK FOR CREDENCE? We are a diverse, enthusiastic team of professionals who are dedicated to providing exceptional service to our customers. Our culture is focused on employee empowerment, recognition, and reward, and each person is encouraged to take initiative and strive to reach their greatest potential. HOW CREDENCE GIVES BACK: We believe in giving back to the communities in which we live and work through corporate charitable events, support for employee volunteering, and a 100% corporate match for employee charitable giving.
