Program Manager - Propulsion Technology Capabilities AFLCMC/LP

Credence; Oklahoma City (OK); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)

Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)

Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)

Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)

Family Leave (Maternity, Paternity)

Short Term & Long Term Disability

Training & Development

Job summary

A defense technology company is seeking an experienced Program Manager to support propulsion technology capabilities. The role involves logistic analysis, program planning, and ensuring the effective execution of program milestones. Candidates should have a Bachelor's or Master's degree and significant experience in the DoD. This position offers full-time employment with various benefits, including health care and retirement plans.

Qualifications

• At least three years of experience in the respective technical/professional discipline.
• Seven years of directly related experience, five years of which must be in the DoD.
• Minimum three years of experience supporting program execution.

Responsibilities

• Analyze, develop, and evaluate program support to resolve effectiveness issues.
• Plan and manage cost, schedule, and technical performance objectives.
• Document program efforts in appropriate formats.

Skills

Logistics experience

Microsoft Visio proficiency

Microsoft Project proficiency

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in a related field

Job description

Program Manager - Propulsion Technology Capabilities AFLCMC/LP

Overview

At Credence, we support our clients' mission‑critical needs, powered by technology. We provide cutting‑edge solutions, including AI/ML, enterprise modernization, and advanced intelligence capabilities, to the largest defense and health federal organizations. Through partnership and trust, we increase mission success for war‑fighters and secure our nation for a better future. Credence is a privately held company, repeatedly recognized as a top place to work, and has been on the Inc. 5000 Fastest Growing Private Companies list for the last 12 years. We practice servant leadership and believe that by focusing on the success of our clients, team members, and partners, we all achieve greater success.

Credence has an immediate opening for an experienced Program Manager - Propulsion Technology Capabilities who will be primarily responsible for supporting Air Force Life Cycle Management Center (AFLCMC)/LP at Tinker Air Force Base, OK. The AFLCMC Propulsion Directorate, AFLCMC/LP, has the collective Air Force Materiel Command (AFMC) mission responsibility for developing, acquiring, testing, fielding, sustaining and modernizing leading‑edge propulsion systems through the life cycle management for the United States (US) war‑fighter and international partners. In order to meet current and projected workload requirements in support of propulsion, the Government must augment its organic (military and civil service) capabilities at AFLCMC/LP with Advisory and Assistance Services (A&A) support.

Responsibilities

• Apply logistics experience to analyze, develop and evaluate program/admin support, requirements, or resources to develop recommendations to resolve problems and issues of effectiveness and efficiency of work operations.
• Plan and manage cost, schedule, quality, technical performance objectives, and resources for assigned programs.
• Perform work assignments in a timely manner, assuring a quality of work that meets the needs of the organization.
• Make reasonable recommendations or decisions based on available guidance, taking care to verify relevancy, adequacy, sustainability, attainability, accuracy, and completeness of information and recommendations.
• Thoroughly and accurately research issues in a timely manner, using available reference sources (e.g., manuals or applicable law or regulation).
• Document planning/programming efforts in appropriate format to meet organizational/agency requirements.
• Identify and manage program risks and develop risk mitigation activities for assigned programs.
• Assess modernization improvements through technology insertion and/or hardware incorporation.
• Utilize various systems and information, including but not limited to the CEMS, D035, LIMS‑EV, Joint Deficiency Reporting Systems (JDRS), and technical data.
• Remain proficient with Microsoft Visio and Project.
• Support cross‑functional integrated program teams (IPT) to meet program cost, schedule, quality, and technical performance objectives.
• Accomplish program objectives for development, production, and sustainment to meet user’s operational needs.
• Maintain traceability and integration between program plans and requirements.
• Ensure acquisition program requirements and actions are anticipated, addressed, and performed within and for their program.
• Identify requirements, assess impacts, and develop recommendations for changes and revisions to ensure adherence to goals, objectives, and concepts of operations.
• Develop new and modify existing policies and procedures when necessary, and consistently provide clear and accurate information to supervisor and senior management to obtain necessary approvals.
• Provide technical oversight for assigned programs, and work to continually evaluate and improve from a programmatic and cost‑effective perspective.
• Participate in the exchange of information on requirements, capabilities, deficiencies, and applications.
• Coordinate with appropriate offices/individuals to ensure all major areas of concern are covered by appropriate documentation.
• Select appropriate work methods for development of work products that do not require substantive revisions.

Requirements

• Clearance: Secret.
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a related field and at least three years of experience in the respective technical/professional discipline being performed, three of which must be in the DoD.
• Seven years of directly related experience with proper certifications, five of which must be in the DoD.
• Minimum three years of experience supporting program execution per established strategies and plans, supporting all program milestones, and providing briefings and meetings as required.

Benefits

• Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
• Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)
• Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
• Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
• Family Leave (Maternity, Paternity)
• Short Term & Long Term Disability
• Training & Development

Seniority level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

Full‑time

Job function

• Supply Chain
• IT Services and IT Consulting

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