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Credence · 10 hours ago

MAR JPO Program Manager SME Wright- Patterson AFB

Patterson, OH

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

10+ years exp

Credence is a company that supports mission-critical needs through advanced technology solutions for defense and health federal organizations. The Program Manager SME will serve as a senior advisor to the MAR JPO, providing guidance on program management best practices and supporting various phases of the system life cycle, including development and acquisition planning.

GovTechInformation TechnologySoftware

Growth Opportunities

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Serve as a senior advisor and subject matter expert to the MAR JPO on program management best practices, policies, and execution strategies

Provide expert guidance across the full system life cycle, including requirements development, acquisition planning, development, test, production, fielding, and sustainment

Support Program Managers in planning, executing, and controlling cost, schedule, and performance for MAR programs

Advise on Air Force, DoD, and AFLCMC acquisition policies, processes, and milestone requirements

Assist in development and review of acquisition strategies, program baselines, and program documentation (e.g., SEP, APB, IMS, risk registers)

Identify program risks, issues, and opportunities; recommend mitigation strategies and corrective actions

Support stakeholder coordination across government, joint partners, industry, and other DoD organizations

Provide analysis and recommendations for program trade studies and decision briefs

Support execution of the Planning, Programming, Budgeting, and Execution (PPBE) process in coordination with financial and acquisition teams

Assist with contract execution oversight, including performance monitoring and issue resolution

Support preparation for program reviews, milestone decisions, audits, and senior leader briefings

Provide mentorship and knowledge transfer to junior program managers and integrated product teams (IPTs)

Ensure program activities align with PNT, NAVWAR, and M-Code modernization objectives across supported DoD weapon systems

Qualification

PMP certificationDoD acquisition experienceMulti-GNSS knowledgeMaster'sDoctorate DegreeCommunication skills

Required

Holds an active Top Secret clearance

Holds PMP or APDP Level 3 certification

In-depth knowledge of Multi-GNSS programs and PWS tasks

Master's or Doctorate Degree in a related field and ten years of experience in the respective technical / professional discipline being performed, five years of which must be in DoD acquisition

Or bachelor's degree in a related field and 12 years of experience in the respective technical/professional discipline being performed, five of which must be in DoD acquisition

Or, 15 years of directly related experience with proper certifications as described in the PWS labor category performance requirements, eight of which must be in DoD acquisition

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

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

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