Senior Program Manager

Credence Management Solutions, LLC

Eglin Air Force Base (FL)

On-site

USD 150,000 - 190,000

Full time

4 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Health care plan

Retirement plan

Life insurance

Paid time off

Family leave

Disability insurance

Training & development

Job summary

Credence Management Solutions, LLC seeks a Senior Program Manager to support AFLCMC/EBA at Eglin AFB, FL, overseeing the full lifecycle of armament and munitions programs. You will lead acquisition activities, advise on strategy, and ensure cost, schedule, and performance objectives are met.

The role requires extensive DoD program management experience, top secret clearance, and the ability to coordinate across multiple stakeholders. On-site at Eglin AFB, FL.

Qualifications

Active Top Secret security clearance required.
Bachelor of Science degree with 25+ years of relevant DoD experience or a Master's with 15+ years.
Program management experience in DoD acquisition or regulated environments.
PMP and DAWIA Level II/III preferred.
Experience with AFLCMC/SAF/AQ or equivalent Air Force acquisition organizations.
Experience with armament systems and FMS programs.
Strong DoD acquisition lifecycle knowledge and EVM reporting.

Responsibilities

Provide acquisition program management across all DoD lifecycle phases.
Advise Government Program Managers on execution strategy and risk.
Develop and coordinate AS, SEP, TEMP, LCSP, SOW/SOO/CDRLs.
Monitor cost, schedule, and performance using EVM.
Lead or support IPTs, milestone reviews, and technical reviews.
Support source selection activities and contract modifications.
Coordinate with engineering, logistics, test, and finance stakeholders.
Prepare briefings, status reports, and senior leadership materials.
Support Foreign Military Sales programs as applicable.

Skills

Program management

Risk management

IPT leadership

Earned Value Management

Proposal evaluation

Education

Bachelor of Science in a relevant field

Master's degree (preferred)

PMP (Preferred)

DAWIA Level II/III in Program Management (Preferred)

Tools

MS Project

Primavera

Job description

Overview

Join a team where innovation meets mission. Our AI, cloud, cyber, and modernization solutions save agencies thousands of hours, safeguard national security, and strengthen health and humanitarian missions worldwide. With more than 1,700+ team members, 1,500+ AI & data experts, and 100+ prime contracts, we deliver on a scale and with purpose.

We\'ve been recognized as a Top Workplace by The Washington Post for six consecutive years and named to the Inc. 5000 list of Fastest-Growing Private Companies in 13 of the past 14 years. Credence is a welcoming environment for those looking to grow and make a meaningful impact. We encourage employees to push boundaries and help solve critical, world-changing federal challenges.

Position Summary

Credence has an immediate need for a Senior Program Manager supporting the Air Force Life Cycle Management Center Air Dominance Division (AFLCMC/EBA) at Eglin AFB, FL. This position provides acquisition and program management support across the full life cycle of air armament and conventional munitions systems, enabling rapid, data-driven decision making in support of mission-critical programs. The Air Dominance Division (AFLCMC/EBA) is responsible for delivering advanced air dominance and weapons capabilities for the United States.

Our Program Managers support the government with planning, researching, analyzing and assessing the effectiveness, efficiency, and productivity of weapons systems and associated equipment acquisitions (development, production and deployment), and formulate plans and recommend strategies to meet cost, schedule, and performance objectives.

This job is onsite at Eglin AFB, FL.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to the duties listed below:

Provide acquisition program management support across all phases of the DoD acquisition lifecycle (Materiel Solution Analysis through Operations & Support)

Advise Government Program Managers on program execution, acquisition strategy, and risk management

Develop, review, and coordinate acquisition documentation such as:
- Acquisition Strategy (AS)
- Systems Engineering Plan (SEP)
- Test and Evaluation Master Plan (TEMP)
- Life Cycle Sustainment Plan (LCSP)
- Statement of Work (SOW), Statement of Objectives (SOO), and Contract Data Requirements Lists (CDRLs)

Monitor and evaluate program cost, schedule, and performance using metrics and Earned Value Management (EVM)

Identify, assess, and mitigate program risks; maintain and manage risk registers

Lead or support Integrated Product Teams (IPTs), milestone reviews, and technical reviews (e.g., SRR, PDR, CDR)

Support source selection activities, including proposal evaluation and contract modifications

Coordinate across engineering, logistics, test, and financial stakeholders to ensure integrated program execution

Prepare and deliver briefings, status reports, and decision support materials to senior leadership

Support Foreign Military Sales (FMS) and international armaments cooperation efforts, as applicable

Must have an active or current Top Secret security clearance.

Bachelor of Science degree and twenty-five (25) years of relevant experience

Or a master's degree and at least fifteen (15) years of relevant experience.

Program management experience preferably within a DoD acquisition or other regulated environment

PMP (Project Management Professional (Preferred).

DAWIA Level II or III in Program Management or equivalent (Preferred).

Experience supporting AFLCMC, SAF/AQ, or equivalent Air Force acquisition organizations

Experience with armament systems (air-to-air, air-to-surface munitions, missiles, or related systems)

Experience supporting Foreign Military Sales (FMS) programs

Strong knowledge of DoD acquisition lifecycle processes and DoDI 5000 series

Experience developing and reviewing acquisition documentation (AS, SEP, TEMP, LCSP, etc.)

Experience with Earned Value Management (EVM) analysis and reporting

Experience with risk management and mitigation planning

Familiarity with scheduling tools (e.g., MS Project, Primavera)

Understanding of requirements development and JCIDS processes (ICD, CDD, CPD)

Why This Role Matters

Real-World Impact - Your work will support defense and health agencies where AI solutions directly contribute to national security and public well-being.