MAR JPO Program Manager Journeyman- Robins AFB

Credence•Robins Air Force Base, GA

About The Position

At Credence, we support our clients’ mission-critical needs, powered by technology. We provide cutting-edge solutions, including AI/ML, enterprise modernization, and advanced intelligence capabilities, to the largest defense and health federal organizations. Through partnership and trust, we increase mission success for war-fighters and secure our nation for a better future. We are privately held, are repeatedly recognized as a top place to work, and have been on the Inc. 5000 Fastest Growing Private Companies list for the last 12 years. We practice servant leadership and believe that by focusing on the success of our clients, team members, and partners, we all achieve greater success. Credence has an immediate opening for a Program Manager Journeyman to support the Air Force Life Cycle Management Center (AFLCMC) M- Code Aviation Receiver (MAR) Joint Program Office (JPO) at Warner Robins, GA. The Air Force Life Cycle Management Center (AFLCMC) M- Code Aviation Receiver (MAR) Joint Program Office (JPO) manages systems to provide precise positioning, navigation, and timing information to a variety of Department of Defense (DoD) weapon systems. These systems include but are not limited to the Software Defined User Equipment (SDUE), Miniaturized Airborne GPS Receiver (MAGR) 2000, Embedded GPS/Inertial Navigation System (EGI), Defense Advanced GPS Receiver (DAGR), GPS Antenna System 1 (GAS-1), Advanced Digital Antenna Production System (ADAP), GPS Antennas, Antenna Electronics (AE), Resilient Embedded GPS/INS (R-EGI), Military GPS User Equipment (MGUE); Air Force Vanguard Transition programs, and alternative navigation capabilities. Some systems are in initial development and many of these systems are undergoing significant modernization efforts to respond to new threats, improve supportability, improve long-term resiliency, and adopt open architecture standards, and digital engineering best practices. Modernization efforts are underway for both the MAGR-2K and the EGI receiver systems in support of aircraft modernization efforts. Additionally, R-EGI and SDUE are in rapid development using innovative acquisition approaches.

Requirements

Holds an active Secret clearance
Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in a related field and at least seven (7) years of experience in the respective technical / professional discipline being performed, three (5) of which must be in the DoD
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
In-depth knowledge of Multi-GNSS programs and PWS tasks

Nice To Haves

Holds PMP or APDP Level 3 certification (preferred)

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