Senior NAVAIR Program Manager - Multi-Site CPFF Lead

Gauss Management Research & Engineering (GMRE Inc.); Ridgecrest (CA); On-site; USD 165,000 - 220,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance may be available

Health insurance plus PTO

Job summary

Gauss Management Research & Engineering (GMRE Inc.) seeks a Program Manager to lead a multi-site NAVAIR contract. You will direct cost, schedule, technical, and workforce performance across IPTs at China Lake, Edwards AFB, and Det Eglin.

You will manage government relationships, task order actions, and CPARS metrics, while guiding security, HR, and subcontractor activities under CPFF terms. A demanding, mission-critical role in Ridgecrest, CA.

Qualifications

• Program Manager or equivalent leadership on CPFF IDIQ >$100M.
• Experience with NAWCWD/NAVAIR aircraft IPTs (F/A-18, F-35, etc.).
• DAWIA III/ PMP/PgMP or DoD equivalent certification.
• 12+ years in defense acquisition with Navy focus.
• Active TS/SCI clearance; SAP access possible.
• Knowledge of FAR Part 15/16, DCAA standards, CPFF control.

Responsibilities

• Own program performance: cost, schedule, technical, and quality.
• Direct task order capture, negotiation, and closeout.
• Lead program reviews with Government and internal teams.

Skills

Program leadership on CPFF IDIQ

NAVAIR/aircraft IPT experience

Executive communication (written, oral

CPFF cost-control discipline

FAR/DFARS knowledge

CPARS and cost control familiarity

Security clearance: TS/SCI

Navy Acquisition experience

Education

MS/MA in Business or Technical field

Substitution: BS + 4 years experience

Tools

DoD contracting tools

ACAs/FMS data handling

Job description

Gauss Management Research & Engineering (GMRE Inc.) seeks a Program Manager to lead a multi-site NAVAIR contract. You will direct cost, schedule, technical, and workforce performance across IPTs at China Lake, Edwards AFB, and Det Eglin.

You will manage government relationships, task order actions, and CPARS metrics, while guiding security, HR, and subcontractor activities under CPFF terms. A demanding, mission-critical role in Ridgecrest, CA.