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
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related technical field with minimum 15 years DoD acquisition experience and at least 5 years as a Program Manager (or Master's/Doctorate with 12 years and 5 years as PM)
- 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
- Demonstrated experience with Defense Acquisition System and DoDI 5000.02
- Experience managing ACAT I or II programs
- Strong leadership and team management capabilities
- Excellent communication skills for executive-level briefings
What We Do
Qualis LLC is a Small Business, headquartered in Huntsville, Alabama, with a 32-year history as a trusted Air Force, Space Force, Army, Joint DoD, Missile Defense Agency, NASA, and Navy partner. Qualis employees provide award-winning support to complex technical and engineering efforts, helping ensure critical technologies of our most critical programs, products, and systems are acquired, tested, and fully operational when fielded. Our qualifications are deeply rooted in the entire acquisition life cycle for highly complex ACAT I – III, Urgent Operational Needs, and Joint Urgent Operational Needs systems and components in support of the Warfighter, Homeland Defense, and Human Spaceflight. This includes a variety of land, sea, air and space platforms to include training systems for those platforms. Qualis is in key locations nationwide both CONUS and OCONUS meeting our customers requirements.
