Program Manager, SME (F-15)

Program Manager, SME

LOCATION:Wright-Patterson AFB, OH

JOB STATUS:Full-time

CLEARANCE: SECRET

TRAVEL:0-15%

Astrion has an exciting opportunity for a Program Manager located at Wright-Patterson AFB in Dayton, OH working with the Air Force Division. Join the team supporting the F-15 program-one of the most operationally lethal and enduring fighter aircraft platforms in the world. As the workhorse of the U.S. Air Force, the F-15 has proven itself as the most lethal and reliable combat aircraft in service, with unmatched speed, agility, and payload capacity. Our program team consists of dedicated, mission-focused professionals who bring technical expertise, operational insight, and a commitment to excellence in support of this critical national defense capability. Be part of a program that directly impacts air superiority, national defense, deterrence, and alliances across the world.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS / SKILLS

• Advanced Degree (Master of Arts (MA)/Master of Science (MS)) and 12 years of experience in the respective technical/professional discipline being performed, 5 years of which must be in the DoD.
• OR, BA/BS degree, and 15 years of experience in the respective technical/professional discipline being performed, 5 of which must be in the DoD.
• OR, 20 years of directly related experience with proper certifications as described in the Functionally Aligned Job Descriptions, 8 of which must be in the DoD.
• Possesses the advanced knowledge, experience and recognized ability to be considered an expert in their technical/professional field, possess the ability to perform tasks and oversee the efforts of junior and journeyman personnel within the technical/professional discipline. Will demonstrate advanced knowledge of their technical/professional discipline as well as possess a comprehensive understanding and ability to apply associated standards, procedures and practices in their area of expertise (Program Office, Enterprise and Staff Level Support interface).
• Have experience and time in FMS-related positions in meeting the requirements in the following minimum amounts: SME ten (10) years.
• Have working knowledge of the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), transportation plan development, and the Defense Transportation System.
• Have an understanding of the Congressional Notification and Release in Principle/Release in Specific (RIP/RIS) approval process and support the program office in working through these processes.
• Have a minimum of ten (10) years of experience in U.S. military fighter aircraft and a minimum of ten (10) years of experience working with international partners supporting the requirements of allied foreign governments through FMS. These requirements can have overlapping timeframes.
• Have in depth knowledge and experience in developing P&As, developing and executing LOAs, and working with FMS countries to develop executable LORs.
• Have general knowledge of partner countries' defense acquisition and financing processes and cultural sensitivities and preferences impacting acquisition business practices and relationships.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Support complex Government and FMS program management tasks coordinating and managing simultaneous contracts and funding from multiple LOAs.
• Assist with the development of project cost estimates and have knowledge of the system engineering process and project configuration management requirements.
• Support translation of international partner requirements into acquisition program requirements and support requirements development for hardware and software including F-15 new aircraft purchases and upgrades to subsystems such as the EW system, radar, and central processing computer.
• Assist in integration, communication, coordination, organizational, and planning expertise to technical and acquisition efforts across multiple USAF and international partner FMS F-15 integration activities.
• Support F-15 avionics and weapons capabilities; complex weapons integration; aircraft operations and employment; OFP requirements development;
  aircraft mission and SE; authorized aircraft configurations and capabilities; aircraft subsystems; and systems integration.
• Provide planning and execution support of the definitization of the FMS UCAs. The effort includes leading an IPT composed of functionals including but not limited to engineers, COs, financial managers, and PMs to conduct technical and pricing evaluations, negotiations and any other required/related projects, to include the determination of fair and reasonableness. Additionally, the definitization effort shall focus on minimizing the time to award a contract while at the same time achieving the best value for the Government.
• Develop data monitoring strategies for incoming and outgoing data from Contractor in a system that will allow multiple evaluators to easily access records.
• Perform program control and program integration functions. The Contractor shall manage all program records and shall maintain the database of historical documents for ready retrieval.