SME - RQ Corporate Program Manager

TITLE:           SME - RQ Corporate Program Manager

LOCATION:  Dayton, OH

OVERVIEW

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Serve as the Directorate’s senior contractor advisor for program lifecycle management, acquisition strategy, and integrated planning across multiple R&D efforts.


• Lead the development and oversight of program plans, schedules, budgets, and risk mitigation strategies in support of dynamic AFRL mission needs.


• Facilitate high-visibility briefings, program reviews, and strategic planning sessions with AFRL senior leadership and external stakeholders.


• Apply Capability-Based Planning to align programmatic activities with AFRL, USAF, and DoD priorities.


• Collaborate with technical teams to ensure integration of cost, schedule, and technical performance metrics into program execution.


• Build and maintain effective relationships with internal stakeholders, external partners, and senior decision-makers.


• Support the development of visualizations, dashboards, and analytics for real-time program tracking and reporting.


• Attend and represent the Directorate at conferences, briefings, and technology planning meetings as needed.

REQUIREMENTS

• Active TS/SCI (or TS eligible with SCI eligibility) required.


• Master’s degree in a relevant field or PMP certification required.


• Minimum of 10 years of experience in DoD program management, including RDT&E or acquisition environments.


• Proven ability to lead complex initiatives with senior executive visibility.


• Proficiency with Microsoft Project, Power BI, CCaR, Work Unit Management tools, and AFRL-specific enterprise systems.


• Strong interpersonal, writing, and briefing skills.