Program Manager – Weapon Systems Fielding & Sustainment

SRC Inc.; Fairborn (OH); On-site; USD 136,000 - 172,000; Full time

Job summary

SRC, Inc. is seeking an experienced Program Manager to provide Advisory and Assistance Services to the USAF Big Safari at Wright-Patterson AFB. The role supports acquisition through operational employment and sustainment of advanced systems for allied partners.

Focus is on warfighter readiness, equipment delivery, training, and international fielding. A Secret clearance and DoD program management expertise are required.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of DoD program management experience.
• Experience with fielding, logistics, or sustainment.
• Active Secret clearance is required.

Responsibilities

• Provide A&AS program management support to USAF leadership responsible for allied weapon system fielding and sustainment.
• Support planning and execution of FMS and international fielding programs from delivery through operational acceptance and sustainment.
• Coordinate stakeholders to deliver mission-ready capabilities.
• Develop and track fielding plans, schedules, milestones, risks, issues, and program performance.
• Support equipment delivery, installation, integration, training, testing, acceptance, and sustainment.
• Identify and resolve fielding, logistics, supply, maintenance and sustainment challenges.

Skills

DoD program mgmt

Scheduling

Risk management

Execution planning

Performance assessment

Lifecycle sustainment

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

SRC, Inc. is currently seeking an experienced Program Manager to provide Advisory and Assistance Services (A&AS) to the U.S. Air Force’s Big Safari organization at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base. The position supports USAF program leadership in the fielding, operational integration, and sustainment of advanced weapon systems and mission capabilities for allied military partners.

This is a warfighter-focused position supporting the USAF team from acquisition through operational employment and sustainment. The successful candidate will help ensure allied forces receive the equipment, training, logistics, technical support, and sustainment needed to put combat capability into the hands of operators—and keep it mission ready.

What You'll Do

• Provide A&AS program management support to USAF leadership responsible for allied weapon system fielding and sustainment
• Support planning and execution of FMS and international fielding programs from delivery through operational acceptance and sustainment
• Coordinate U.S. Government, allied military, contractor, engineering, logistics, and operational stakeholders to deliver mission-ready capabilities
• Develop and track fielding plans, schedules, milestones, risks, issues, and program performance
• Support equipment delivery, installation, integration, training, testing, operational acceptance, and transition to sustainment
• Identify and resolve fielding, logistics, supply, maintenance, technical, and sustainment challenges affecting mission execution
• Support domestic and international fielding activities and engage directly with allied operators and military leadership as required

What You'll Bring

• Bachelor’s degree in business, Logistics, Supply Chain Management, or related field; equivalent experience may be considered
• 10+ years of DoD experience in program management, acquisition, weapon system fielding, logistics, or sustainment
• An active Secret clearance is required
• Demonstrated experience supporting the fielding and sustainment of military weapon or mission systems
• Strong program management skills, including scheduling, risk management, execution planning, and performance assessment
• Strong understanding of lifecycle sustainment, logistics, maintenance, supply support, and operational readiness
• Ability to travel domestically and internationally in support of fielding and sustainment activities

Ways to Stand Out

• Experience supporting rapid acquisition specialized Air Force programs
• Prior military experience in acquisition, operations, maintenance, logistics, or weapon system management
• Experience with weapon system modification, integration, testing, fielding, and operational deployment
• Experience working directly with allied military operators and senior international partners

What Sets Us Apart?

SRC, Inc., a not-for-profit research and development company, combines information, science, technology and ingenuity to solve “impossible” problems in the areas of defense, environment and intelligence. Across our family of companies, we apply bright minds, fresh thinking and relentless determination to deliver innovative products and services that areredefining possible®. When you join our team, you’ll be a part of something truly meaningful — helping to keep America and its allies safe and strong. You’ll collaborate with more than 1,400 engineers, scientists and professionals — with 20 percent of those employees having served in the military — in a highly innovative, inclusive and equitable work environment. You’ll receive a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package that includes four or more weeks of paid time off to start, 10 percent employer contribution toward retirement, and 100 percent tuition support.

Total compensation for this role is market competitive. The anticipated salary range for this position based out of Dayton, OH is estimated at $136,000 to $172,000 annually. The actual salary will vary based on applicant’s experience, skills, and abilities, geographic location as well as other business and organizational needs. SRC offers competitive benefit options, for more details please visit our website.

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