This job has closed.

Credence · 2 hours ago

Pod Integration Program Management Support Senior F-16 WAM (Secret)

Patterson, OH

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

10+ years exp

Credence is a technology-driven company that supports mission-critical needs for defense and health federal organizations. They are seeking a Senior Pod Integration Program Management Support professional to assist the Air Force Life Cycle Management Center WAM directorate, focusing on the integration of targeting pod capabilities for the F-16 fighter jet.

GovTechInformation TechnologySoftware

Growth Opportunities

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

Responsibilities

Will perform an integral role in assisting requirements definition with higher HQ; serve as key advisor to program leadership on targeting pod critical capability trades as required

Shall support government fielding of targeting pod capabilities on the F-16 by interfacing with HQ ACC divisions, targeting pod program offices, AF sustainment centers and major defense Contractors, DT&E and OT&E test organizations, ANG/AFRES headquarters/test organization, and the internal F-16 functional organizations

Will assist to manage integration test execution for the Sniper XR, Sniper Sensor Enhanced, LITENING Gen 4, and LITENING Sensor Enhanced targeting pods with F-16 software programs

Shall support the branch management in risk, cost, schedule, and performance of various targeting pod integration efforts in a program management role

Shall support the planning and organizing of program/project activities and analysis and perform professional or technical work related to program management

Will assist to plan, organize, complete, and present assessments of program/project management concepts, analyses, studies, and procedures

Will assist to evaluate implications of existing or proposed projects, programs, processes, and policies/laws and recommend improvements

Will assist in analyzing status changes and rapidly build integration schedule changes to mitigate both F-16 and pod schedule shifts

Will assist with performing schedule and status analysis across Pod, weapons, and M-Series (F-16 Specific Post Block OFP Software) (F-16 Pre-Block is System Capability Upgrade (SCU)) software programs for the F-16 fleet to develop and provide an analytical product to assist higher HQ deployment scheduling

Will assist with cost estimating for targeting pod and/or weapons integration and test and support financial cost estimator development of F-16 USAF program cost estimates and budget submissions

Will assist with performing estimates to ensure sufficient funding to execute out-of-cycle integration of targeting pod and/or weapons with F-16 OFP software

Will assist in analyzing situation and provide recommendations for cost savings to government action officers through combining efforts, using organic resources and alternate contracting approaches

Will assist in drafting Procuring Contracting Officer Letters (PCOLs) with appropriate and clear task descriptions/completion criteria

Will assist to develop task cost estimates for the Contracting Officer (CO) to support proper management of a time and materials instrument

Will assist to identify requirements and ensure the timely delivery of operations and maintenance technical orders occur with each targeting pod and/or weapons update

Shall inform management and program stakeholders with concise, coherent fielding recommendations and configuration change and program status briefings to senior staff

Shall support, as required, Urgent Operational Needs (UON) execution teams by identifying requirements, recommending trade-offs among risk, schedule, performance, and cost to accelerate integration required to satisfy operational needs

Shall serve as an advisor to the F-16 Materiel Leader and support senior leadership efforts in identifying cost efficiencies for aircraft trainer/simulator programs

Qualification

Program ManagementAvionicsWeapons IntegrationTargeting Pod ExpertiseOperational Flight Program (OFP)Microsoft ProjectAnalytical SkillsCommunication Skills

Required

Must have at least an active secret clearance

Master's or Doctoral Degree in a related field and a minimum of ten (10) years of experience in the respective technical / professional discipline being performed, at least five (5) of which must be in the DoD

OR, Bachelor's Degree in a related field and a minimum of twelve (12) years of experience in the respective technical/professional discipline being performed, five (5) of which must be in the DoD

OR, a minimum of fifteen (15) years of directly related experience with proper certifications as described in the PWS labor category performance requirements, eight (8) of which must be in the DoD

Preferred

Major command or corporate HQ level experience, ideally at the HQ USAF, HQ Air Force Material Command (AFMC) or HQ ACC level

Minimum of five years of experience in avionics and weapons capabilities integrated with targeting pods

Experience in aircraft operations and employment

Development of PVI for targeting pod operations

Software requirements development

Support equipment expertise

Expertise to coordinate across functional branches in program management, logistics, maintenance, supply, Financial Management (FM), test, security management, information management, and contracting

Knowledge of the Operational Flight Program (OFP) software development and testing processes to implement user requirements

Proficiency in Microsoft Project

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

Company

Credence

Credence provides innovative technology, health, engineering, and management solutions to support mission-critical programs for Federal government customers.

Founded in 2005

Vienna, Virginia, USA

1001-5000 employees