Aircraft Launch and Recovery Equipment (ALRE) Software Program Manager

ACT1 Federal•Lakehurst, NJ

6d•Onsite

About The Position

ACT1 provides program management support services to Aircraft Launch and Recovery Equipment (ALRE) programs at the Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division (NAWCAD) Lakehurst to assist in developing, fielding, and sustaining current and next generation aircraft launch and recovery systems. This position provides software management support for the Advanced Arresting Gear (AAG) program.

Requirements

DoD Secret Clearance
Bachelor of Science degree from an accredited university in Software Engineering, Computer Science, or Computer Engineering
10 years of experience in software development with at least five years in military systems
Experience leading all aspects of the Software Development Lifecycle
Expertise in software development principles, concepts, theory, and practices including applying Agile/Scrum processes
Experience with release/project tracking tools, configuration-controlled software delivery, formal configuration management, and traceable releases across multiple system configurations
Experience applying EVM metrics to track contract cost, schedule, and technical health performance
Proficiency with the DoD 5000 series lifecycle framework
Strong verbal and written communication, leadership, and interpersonal skills
Possess senior level Program Management skills relating to task, schedule and people
Be able to effectively operate with Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR) policies and processes, with an understanding of how to effectively work within the constraints of NAVAIR financial, staffing, and contracting systems

Responsibilities

Manage the Prime Contractor’s development, test, and release of AAG software
Ensure operational requirements are properly captured in software build plans
Lead progress reviews of software program milestones, resource allocation, and execution
Identify software issues and provide leadership in developing solutions
Assist the AAG program team in developing contract requirements and evaluating proposals
Draft acquisition program documents, plans and support major milestone decision reviews
Manage recurring and ad hoc program reporting requirements
Provide support for the preparation, coordination, execution, and evaluation of program management reviews