Gauss Management Research & Engineering (GMRE Inc.) · 22 hours ago
Program Manager SME Level III
Warner Robins, GA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
10+ years expGauss Management Research & Engineering (GMRE Inc.) is a small veteran owned company focused on providing high quality engineering and technical services. They are seeking a Program Manager SME to support the Air Force Life Cycle Management Center, overseeing multiple projects and ensuring compliance with contract requirements.
AerospaceInformation TechnologyMechanical Engineering
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
SERVES AS THE SINGLE POINT OF CONTACT BETWEEN THE CONTRACTOR AND THE GOVERNMENT
PROVIDES OVERALL PROGRAM MANAGEMENT, COORDINATION WITH THE COR AND GOVERNMENT STAFF, AND ISSUE ESCALATION
AUTHORIZED TO MANAGE CONTRACTOR AND THIRD-PARTY ACTIVITIES TO MEET CONTRACT REQUIREMENTS
ENSURES CONTINUITY OF PERFORMANCE AND NOTIFIES THE GOVERNMENT OF PERSONNEL REASSIGNMENTS WITHIN 2 BUSINESS DAYS
DELIVERS REQUIRED MONTHLY STATUS REPORTS AND ANNUAL PROGRAM ACCOMPLISHMENT REPORTS; ACTS AS SITE MANAGER
MANAGES MULTIPLE CONCURRENT PROJECTS ACROSS PRE-AWARD, MODERNIZATION, PRODUCTION, AND SUSTAINMENT PHASES
ALLOCATES AND MANAGES RESOURCES (PERSONNEL, COST, RISK) AND ENSURES HIGH-QUALITY DELIVERABLES
IDENTIFIES, MITIGATES, AND MANAGES PROGRAM AND TECHNICAL RISKS
PROVIDES PRODUCTION AND SUSTAINMENT SUPPORT, INCLUDING LOGISTICS, ACQUISITION PLANNING, AND SUSTAINMENT ENGINEERING TO ENSURE FLEET READINESS
SUPPORTS ACQUISITION PLANNING BY DEVELOPING MARKET RESEARCH, ESIS AND ASP STRATEGIES, COST ESTIMATES, AND INTEGRATED MASTER SCHEDULES
DEVELOPS AND MANAGES TECHNICAL CONTRACT DOCUMENTS (PWS, CDRLS, QASP, SRD, ETC.)
EVALUATES OEM ENGINEERING CHANGE PROPOSALS AND TECHNICAL SUBMITTALS; DOCUMENTS FINDINGS IN COMMENT RESOLUTION MATRICES
PARTICIPATES IN OEM PROGRAM REVIEWS, TECHNICAL INTERCHANGE MEETINGS, AND REQUIREMENTS REVIEWS
PROVIDES SUSTAINMENT ENGINEERING SUPPORT INCLUDING FAILURE ANALYSIS, DEFICIENCY REPORTING, OBSOLESCENCE MANAGEMENT, AND PRODUCT IMPROVEMENTS
SUPPORTS SERVICE LIFE EXTENSION, TECHNOLOGY REFRESH, AND SYSTEM MODERNIZATION WHILE ENSURING OPERATIONAL SAFETY AND EFFECTIVENESS
SUPPORTS MULTI-GNSS USER EQUIPMENT PROGRAM EXECUTION, INCLUDING DESIGN REVIEWS, TRADE STUDIES, CONFIGURATION MANAGEMENT, AND RISK REDUCTION
ASSISTS IN EVALUATING MODERNIZATION EFFORTS TO ENSURE NO DEGRADATION OF LEGACY CAPABILITIES
SUPPORTS DEVELOPMENT OF FOLLOW-ON OEM CONTRACTUAL DOCUMENTS AND TECHNICAL EVALUATION OF PROPOSALS IN RESPONSE TO RFPS
TEST & EVALUATION
DEVELOP, EXECUTE, AND EVALUATE TESTING FOR SYSTEM PERFORMANCE, INTEROPERABILITY, RELIABILITY, AND CYBERSECURITY
CREATE AND REVIEW TEST PLANS, STRATEGIES, AND PROCEDURES; SUPPORT THE INTEGRATED TEST TEAM (ITT)
APPLY A BUILDING-BLOCK TEST APPROACH FROM SUBASSEMBLY THROUGH SYSTEM AND PLATFORM LEVELS
SUPPORT CYBER TABLETOP ACTIVITIES AND GOVERNMENT LABORATORY CYBER TESTING
ENSURE COMBINED DEVELOPMENTAL AND OPERATIONAL TESTING AT THE PLATFORM LEVEL
REVIEW AND OVERSEE CONTRACTOR TEST EXECUTION; INCORPORATE NAVWAR MULTI-GNSS LEGACY TEST LESSONS LEARNED
PLATFORM, WEAPONS, AND MULTI-GNSS INTEGRATION
SUPPORT INTEGRATION OF MULTI-GNSS AND NAVIGATION SUBSYSTEMS INTO DOD FIXED-WING AND ROTOR AIRCRAFT
ENSURE DESIGNS AND TECHNICAL DATA SUPPORT AIRWORTHINESS, SECURITY APPROVALS (ATO), AND MIL-STD-1553 MESSAGING
REVIEW INTERFACE CONTROL DOCUMENTS (ICDS) AND SUPPORT SYSTEM INTEGRATION LAB (SIL) TESTING
OPEN ARCHITECTURE
RECOMMEND OPEN ARCHITECTURE FRAMEWORKS TO ACCELERATE INTEGRATION INTO DOD PLATFORMS
IDENTIFY KEY INTERFACES, DATA FLOWS, AND ALTERNATIVE NAVIGATION CAPABILITIES
SUPPORT HARDWARE/SOFTWARE PARTITIONING TO REDUCE RECERTIFICATION AND REGRESSION TESTING
DEVELOP AND ADVISE ON MOSA COMPLIANCE AND OPEN STANDARDS (SOSA, FACE, OMS, VITA, ASPN)
POSITION, NAVIGATION & TIMING (PNT)
SUPPORT DEVELOPMENT AND TECHNICAL REVIEW OF MULTI-GNSS AND NAVIGATION SUBSYSTEMS
ENSURE PLATFORM PERFORMANCE IS MAINTAINED OR IMPROVED FOR PNT
SUPPORT GPS SECURITY CERTIFICATION, NAVWAR COMPLIANCE, MSO CERTIFICATION, AIRWORTHINESS, AND NAVIGATION ASSURANCE
SYSTEMS ENGINEERING
TRANSLATE REQUIREMENTS INTO DESIGNS, SPECIFICATIONS, AND SYSTEM ARCHITECTURES
MANAGE AND PRIORITIZE REQUIREMENTS; SUPPORT TRADE STUDIES AND PROGRAM EXECUTION DECISIONS
APPLY MODEL-BASED SYSTEMS ENGINEERING (MBSE) BEST PRACTICES AND MANAGE SYSTEM MODELS
DEVELOP THE SYSTEMS ENGINEERING PLAN (SEP), SEMP, AND SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION
SUPPORT DESIGN REVIEWS, CONFIGURATION AUDITS, RISK ASSESSMENTS, AND SYSTEMS SECURITY ENGINEERING
MANUFACTURING ENGINEERING
EVALUATE CONTRACTOR MANUFACTURING READINESS
PREPARE AND SUPPORT MANUFACTURING READINESS ASSESSMENTS (MRAS) FOR PRODUCTION DECISIONS
RECEIVER AND PLATFORM INTEGRATION
SUPPORT END-TO-END RECEIVER AND PLATFORM INTEGRATION WITH DOD AIRCRAFT CUSTOMERS
TRACK AND RESOLVE TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS AND DEPENDENCIES ACROSS PROGRAMS OF RECORD
MANAGE MASTER SCHEDULES AND COMMUNICATE PNT CAPABILITIES AND TRADE SPACE SOLUTIONS
INTEGRATION WORKING GROUPS
COORDINATE AND MANAGE WORKING GROUP MEETINGS, ACTION ITEMS, AND MONTHLY STATUS REPORTING
AIRCRAFT INTEGRATION SCHEDULING
COORDINATE WITH DOD AIRCRAFT PLATFORMS ON TECHNICAL AND PRODUCTION REQUIREMENTS
DEVELOP AND MAINTAIN CROSS-PLATFORM INTEGRATION SCHEDULES AND ROADMAPS FOR RECEIVERS, ANTENNAS, AND WEAPONS
Qualification
Required
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
Exceptional leadership and team-building capabilities
Strong strategic thinking and problem-solving skills
Deep understanding of DoD contracting, compliance, and regulatory requirements
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage effectively at all levels of the organization
Financial acumen and experience with budget development and management
Results-driven with a focus on continuous improvement and operational excellence
Collaborative mindset, capable of fostering alignment and teamwork across diverse functions
High integrity and ethical standards, with a commitment to company values and customer focus
Must have a minimum of an active U.S. TOP SECRET clearance and be subject to a government security investigation
Driving or renting a car for company business is expected with some frequency. For insurance purposes, a valid driver's license is required
Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer
Position could travel up to 25% of the time out of state and overnight to fulfill contract requirements
Benefits
Health, dental, and vision insurance
401(k)
Vacation
Paid Time Off (PTO)
Paid Sick Leave (PSL) based on state laws
Paid holidays
Life insurance
Company
Gauss Management Research & Engineering (GMRE Inc.)
GMRE, Inc. is an independent, veteran-owned small business headquartered in Ogden, Utah.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Larry Magley
Chief Financial Officer
Tom Keefer
Chief Operating Officer, Chief Financial Officer and EVP for Engineering
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