Program Manager - DSS

Apogee Engineering, LLC; Bellevue Second IV Precinct (NE); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Apogee Engineering, LLC invites applications for a Program Manager supporting USSTRATCOM/NC3 efforts at Offutt AFB, NE. The role focuses on mission planning, systems engineering, Agile/DevOps, and rapid technology fielding to enhance survivability and interoperability of strategic weapon systems.

Responsibilities include guiding PMO discussions, managing government-furnished resources, cloud strategy, and performance delivery while ensuring compliance with DoD processes and contract requirements.

Qualifications

• US citizenship is required.
• TS/SCI clearance eligibility is required.
• Education: BA/BS in a relevant discipline; 15+ years of experience, 5+ in DoD.

Responsibilities

• Provide insight on DoD and commercial enterprise trends and management.
• Lead discussions with PMO and government support contractor on resource use, equipment control, software strategy, Agile production, and cloud deployment opportunities.
• Maintain development enterprise Government Furnished Equipment (GFE) and software inventory.
• Review upgrades to improve system reliability and value for government.
• Design processes to accelerate inventory and reduce redundancy.
• Manage cloud strategy discussions and interfaces with CM processing for USSTRATCOM deployments.

Skills

Program management

Education

BA/BS degree in a relevant discipline

Job description

Overview

Apogee has an exciting new opportunity for a Program Manager in support of cutting-edge research, development, and technical analysis efforts for US Strategic Command (USSTRATCOM)/J56 and the Nuclear Command, Control, and Communications (NC3) Enterprise Center (NEC).

This role involves advancing mission planning and execution capabilities for strategic deterrence through systems engineering, Agile/DevOps practices, and continuous integration/delivery methodologies. Contractors will be engaged in evaluating and enhancing the survivability, interoperability, and reliability of strategic weapon systems while contributing to planning documents, test and evaluation strategies, and rapid technology fielding efforts. This is a unique opportunity to work on mission-critical NC3 software and systems that shape national defense strategies, collaborating with diverse DoD and government partners to drive innovation and operational excellence in support of the strategic enterprise.

This is a full-time position located at Offutt AFB, NE

Responsibilities

• Provide insight and advice on DoD and commercial global enterprise trends and management.
• Opens and leads discussions with the Program Management Office and Government support contractor on effective resource use, government-furnished equipment control and management, development software strategy, Agile product production, and future Cloud deployment opportunities.
• Maintains development enterprise Government Furnished Equipment (GFE) and software inventory.
• Reviews upgrades for more capable/reliable systems resulting in best value for government.
• Designs processes and products for faster inventory accomplishment and reduced equipment redundancy.
• Centralizes requests for SMPES program software replacement/renewals resulting in faster decisions and reduced delays in providing decisions back to the developer. Meets with industry representatives on Cloud strategy and presents results to lead program engineer.
• Fuels discussion on which portions of program development (deliveries, testing, and infrastructure deployment) could be more effective in a cloud environment. Classified and unclassified program development deliveries, and interfaces with government Configuration Management processing for USSTRATCOM system deployments.
• Maintains contractually mandated program development/sustainment delivery records.
• Manages removable media kiosk system and advises managers on safe media transfers via portable media, DoD SAFE, and CENTRIXS.
• Represents directorate at COMSEC information exchange seminars, system training, and meets with industry representatives on future solutions.
• Processes COMSEC equipment purchases through 55th Wing Logistics, ITAC, and NSA.
• Acquires new requirement assets for system expansion to other sites, focusing on electronic means for product deliveries instead of courier or delivery services, saving time and reducing cost.

Qualifications

Minimum Experience:

Citizenship: Must be a US citizenClearance: Must possess and maintain a TS w/SCI eligibilityCertifications:

Education: BA/BS degree in a relevant disciplineYears of Experience: Minimum of 15 years of experience in the respective technical/professional discipline being performed, 5 of which must be in the DoD

Location: Offutt AFB, NEOn-site/Hybrid/Remote: On-SiteTravel: None