DCGS Senior Program Manager

Gauss Management Research & Engineering (GMRE Inc.); Warner Robins (GA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Gauss Management Research & Engineering (GMRE Inc.) supports the AF DCGS Program at Robins AFB, GA. The role requires current acquisition and program management knowledge with DoD experience, including cost, schedule, performance, and risk management.

Responsibilities include preparing and coordinating documents (APB, CDRLs, SCG), supporting risk management, reviews, and meetings. Candidates must have a U.S.

Qualifications

• Master of Science or Master of Arts Degree with 12 years of experience and 5 years of DoD experience; or Bachelor’s degree with 15 years and 5 years of DoD experience; or Certifications with 20 years and 8 years of DoD experience.
• Experience completing acquisition program management tasks supporting LCM within Defense Acquisition System processes (UCA, MTA, MCA, SW Acquisition, or Acquisition of Services).
• Experience developing pre- and post-award documentation, milestone planning, tracking, scheduling, briefing preparation, staff coordination, and decision documentation.
• Acquisition Qualification

Responsibilities

• Create/support program documentation and activities (Early Strategy and Issues Sessions, Acquisition Strategy Panels, IMPs/IMSs, APB, Clinger-Cohen Act compliance, cybersecurity strategy, PPPs, LCMP, risk plans, milestone briefings, GFE management, cost research and analysis, PWS/CCRL development, SCG development).
• Provide specialized acquisition and program management services to assist Government with planning, execution, and program support.
• Develop, review, coordinate, and follow-up on cost estimates, changes in scope, and purchase requests; coordinate with external agency points of contact.
• Support PMRs, SRRs, PDRs, CDRs, CCBs, SSGs, production status meetings, design reviews, TIMs, provisioning and supply conferences, technical data conferences, Test Plan Working Groups and related program meetings.
• Create, draft, update agendas, briefing materials, and minutes to support meetings.
• Draft/update and support documentation including studies and analyses of provisioning lists, ACAT/SCAT documentation, PPPs, LCMP, and risk management plans.
• Utilize CCaRS system to initiate documentation and generate reports to define and coordinate execution and reconcile data.

Skills

Verbal and written communication

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Time management

Analytical and problem-solving

Supervisory and leadership

Task prioritization and delegation

Ability to work under pressure

Attendance and punctuality

Microsoft Office proficiency

Flexibility and responsiveness

Professional appearance

Education

Master's degree, 12+ years DoD experience

Bachelor's degree, 15+ years DoD experience

Certifications, 20+ years with DoD experience

Acquisition Qualification

Job description

Job Summary

This position supports the AF DCGS Program at Robins AFB, GA.

• Program Management Support personnel must have current acquisition and program management knowledge and experience in support of DoD weapon systems, preferably AF, to include experience in managing program cost, schedule, performance, and risk. These activities balance many factors that influence cost, schedule, and performance to include, but are not limited to, meeting organizational goals, meeting financial goals, risk management, schedule management, project(s) integration, financial management, and the ability to integrate the separate functions to plan and implement acquisition management according to DoD 5000 series policy and AFI 63-101/20-101.
• Works under the direct supervision of the prime contractor and government duty section lead.

Job Type

Full-time

Description

Job Summary

This position supports the AF DCGS Program at Robins AFB, GA.

Roles And Responsibilities

• Create/support program documentation and activities such as Early Strategy and Issues Sessions, Acquisition Strategy Panels, IMPs/IMSs, Acquisition Program Baselines (APB), Clinger-Cohen Act compliance, cybersecurity strategy, Program Protection Plans (PPP), LCMP, risk management plans, milestone briefings, GFE management, budget/cost research and analysis, PWS development, CDRL development and coordination, and Security Classification Guide (SCG) development and coordination.
• Provide specialized acquisition and program management services to assist the Government with acquisition planning, execution, and program support.
• Develop, review, coordinate, and follow-up on cost estimate requests, cost impact requests, changes in scope, purchase requests, etc. Contractor personnel shall be cognizant of external agency points of contact required in the accomplishment of document coordination.
• Support PMRs, System Requirements Reviews (SRRs), Preliminary Design Reviews (PDRs), Critical Design Reviews (CDRs), CCBs, System Safety Groups (SSGs), production status meetings, design reviews, TIMs, provisioning and supply conferences, technical data conferences, Test Plan Working Groups , and other associated program meetings and conferences.
• Create, draft, update, and modify agendas, briefing materials, and minutes to support meetings.
• Draft/update and support documentation including, but not limited to, studies and analysis of provisioning lists, ACAT and Services Acquisition Category (SCAT) documentation, PPPs, LCMP, and risk management plans.
• Utilize the CCaRS system to initiate documentation and generate reports to define and coordinate execution and reconcile execution data. With DoD acquisitions and LCM program execution

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.

Requirements

REQUIRED SKILLS/ABILITIES

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong supervisory and leadership skills.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and to delegate them when appropriate.
• Ability to function well in a high-paced and at times stressful environment.
• Ability to maintain regular attendance and punctuality.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
• Ability to work flexible hours and be available to respond on short notice as needed.
• Ability to maintain professional appearance.

Education And Experience

• Master of Science or Master of Arts Degree, 12 years of experience, and 5 years of Department of Defense (DoD) experience; OR Bachelor’s degree, 15 years of experience and 5 years of DoD experience; OR Certifications, 20 years of experience, 8 years of DoD experience
• Experience completing acquisition program management tasks that support the LCM of products and systems within the Defense Acquisition System processes using UCA, MTA, MCA, SW Acquisition or Acquisition of Services pathways.
• Experience developing pre- and post-award documentation, milestone planning, tracking, scheduling, briefing preparation, staff coordination, and decision documentation.
• Acquisition Qualification

Security Clearance And Other Requirements

• Must have a minimum of an active U.S. SECRET clearance and be subject to a government security investigation.
• Must have one of the recognized Acquisition Qualifications
• Defense Acquisition University (DAU) credential program, CACQ 010 Foundational Acquisition Intelligence Credential; or
• Defense Acquisition Workforce Improvement Act (DAWIA) Acquisition Professional Development Program (APDP), any level, or A degree or certificate in LCM, Product LCM, or related field from any University or learning institute accredited by a U.S. Department of Education approved accrediting organization
• Must be a US Citizen.
• Driving or renting a car for company business is expected with some frequency. For insurance purposes, a valid driver’s license is required.
• Do you have the ability to pass a background check to be granted access to the specific working location installation bases to perform work for GMRE?

Physical Requirements

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.

Travel Required

• Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position for meetings, trainings, and/or site visits.