Program Manager Journeyman

POSITION SUMMARY

Program Manager Journeyman to support the Air Force Life Cycle Management Center (AFLCMC) M- Code Aviation Receiver (MAR) Joint Program Office (JPO) at Warner Robins, GA. This position is contingent upon contract award.

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 Defense (DoD) 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.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

SERVE AS A SENIOR ADVISOR AND SUBJECT MATTER EXPERT TO THE MAR JPO ON PROGRAM MANAGEMENT BEST PRACTICES, POLICIES, AND EXECUTION STRATEGIES

PROVIDE EXPERT GUIDANCE ACROSS THE FULL SYSTEM LIFE CYCLE, INCLUDING REQUIREMENTS DEVELOPMENT, ACQUISITION PLANNING, DEVELOPMENT, TEST, PRODUCTION, FIELDING, AND SUSTAINMENT

SUPPORT PROGRAM MANAGERS IN PLANNING, EXECUTING, AND CONTROLLING COST, SCHEDULE, AND PERFORMANCE FOR MAR PROGRAMS

ADVISE ON AIR FORCE, DOD, AND AFLCMC ACQUISITION POLICIES, PROCESSES, AND MILESTONE REQUIREMENTS

ASSIST IN DEVELOPMENT AND REVIEW OF ACQUISITION STRATEGIES, PROGRAM BASELINES, AND PROGRAM DOCUMENTATION (E.G., SEP, APB, IMS, RISK REGISTERS)

IDENTIFY PROGRAM RISKS, ISSUES, AND OPPORTUNITIES; RECOMMEND MITIGATION STRATEGIES AND CORRECTIVE ACTIONS

SUPPORT STAKEHOLDER COORDINATION ACROSS GOVERNMENT, JOINT PARTNERS, INDUSTRY, AND OTHER DOD ORGANIZATIONS

PROVIDE ANALYSIS AND RECOMMENDATIONS FOR PROGRAM TRADE STUDIES AND DECISION BRIEFS

SUPPORT EXECUTION OF THE PLANNING, PROGRAMMING, BUDGETING, AND EXECUTION (PPBE) PROCESS IN COORDINATION WITH FINANCIAL AND ACQUISITION TEAMS

ASSIST WITH CONTRACT EXECUTION OVERSIGHT, INCLUDING PERFORMANCE MONITORING AND ISSUE RESOLUTION

SUPPORT PREPARATION FOR PROGRAM REVIEWS, MILESTONE DECISIONS, AUDITS, AND SENIOR LEADER BRIEFINGS

PROVIDE MENTORSHIP AND KNOWLEDGE TRANSFER TO JUNIOR PROGRAM MANAGERS AND INTEGRATED PRODUCT TEAMS (IPTS)

ENSURE PROGRAM ACTIVITIES ALIGN WITH PNT, NAVWAR, AND M-CODE MODERNIZATION OBJECTIVES ACROSS SUPPORTED DOD WEAPON SYSTEMS

WHY WORK FOR GMRE?

GMRE is a small veteran owned company who cares about our employees. We offer health, dental, and vision insurance, 401(k), vacation, Paid Time Off (PTO), or Paid Sick Leave (PSL) based on state laws, paid holidays, and life insurance to all permanent full-time employees. GMRE’s mission is to provide high quality engineering and technical services to help our customers grow and succeed. 

GMRE is an equal opportunity employer. GMRE is committed to making employment decisions based on valid requirements, without regard to age 40 and over, color, disability, gender identity, genetic information, military or veteran status, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation or any other applicable status protected by state or local laws.

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice. 

QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Holds PMP or APDP Level 3 certification
• In-depth knowledge of Multi-GNSS programs and PWS tasks
• Master’s or Doctorate Degree in a related field and seven (7) years of experience in the respective technical / professional discipline being performed, five (5) years of which must be in DoD acquisition.

SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES

• Exceptional leadership and team-building capabilities.
• Strong strategic thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Deep understanding of DoD contracting, compliance, and regulatory requirements.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage effectively at all levels of the organization.
• Financial acumen and experience with budget development and management.

PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES

• Results-driven with a focus on continuous improvement and operational excellence.
• Collaborative mindset, capable of fostering alignment and teamwork across diverse functions.
• High integrity and ethical standards, with a commitment to company values and customer focus.

SECURITY CLEARANCE AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS

• Must have a minimum of an active U.S. TOP SECRET clearance and be subject to a government security investigation. 
• Driving or renting a car for company business is expected with some frequency. For insurance purposes, a valid driver’s license is required.