Lead Program Manager, Joint Simulation Environment

Air Force Test Center; Edwards Air Force Base (CA); On-site; USD 147,000 - 197,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Recruitment incentive

Relocation incentive

Student Loan Repayment incentive

Paid relocation

Job summary

Air Force Test Center seeks a High-Impact Supervisory Program Manager to lead the Joint Simulation Environment (JSE) program at Edwards AFB. You will direct multi-discipline teams, set program direction, and coordinate with Air Force stakeholders to ensure successful testing and evaluation of EW systems.

The role requires seasoned program management, strong leadership, and expert knowledge of acquisition practices, with travel and security requirements typical for DoD programs.

Qualifications

• Probationary or trial period applicable per DoD rules.
• Certification/DAU Level II for Test & Evaluation required.
• Maintain a Top-Secret security clearance.
• Confidential financial disclosure requirement.
• Expert knowledge of acquisition program management and EW/test engineering concepts.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and direct up to 75 civilian and military personnel, including contractor staff, in the JSE acquisition program.
• Provide program management and leadership for the JSE mission, applying management, EW, modeling, and test concepts to ensure validity and credibility of E&T.
• Maintain core technical program management/expertise for JSE and integrate future EW capabilities.
• Prepare investment packages in avionics, radar, sensors, survivability, and EW to align with customer needs and strategic plans.
• Apply quality programs and metrics to track status and baselines in cost, schedule, and performance.

Skills

Program management

Acquisition

Leadership

Electronic warfare

Test & evaluation

Security clearance

Job description

Air Force Test Center seeks a High-Impact Supervisory Program Manager to lead the Joint Simulation Environment (JSE) program at Edwards AFB. You will direct multi-discipline teams, set program direction, and coordinate with Air Force stakeholders to ensure successful testing and evaluation of EW systems.

The role requires seasoned program management, strong leadership, and expert knowledge of acquisition practices, with travel and security requirements typical for DoD programs.