Principal Technical Manager- C3I DCGS

Credence•Warner Robins, GA

9d•Onsite

About The Position

Credence seeks a Principal Technical Manager to support an assigned Integrated Product Team (IPT) at Robins AFB, Georgia. The role is responsible for systems engineering activities for assigned programs or products across development, production, testing, and technical management. The manager applies systems engineering principles and technical knowledge to translate and flow down capability needs and requirements, evaluate design approaches and trade-offs, and develop test and verification strategies while accounting for life-cycle cost and schedule constraints. The position requires knowledge of Air Force Life Cycle Management (AF LCM), weapon systems, operational procedures, environmental factors affecting fielded performance, and applicable regulations, policies, and operating instructions. An active TS/SCI security clearance is required. The role provides systems engineering review and analysis throughout the system life cycle, from concept and development through production and Operations and Support. It supports technical planning, acquisition processes, risk and issue resolution, test and evaluation, and assessment of vendor proposals and engineering changes. The position may develop or improve technical methods, features, data, and techniques and provide technical input for operational needs and product support. Candidates must meet one of the following experience and education paths: a related master’s or doctorate and at least 20 years of relevant technical or professional experience, including 12 years in the DoD; a related bachelor’s degree and 25 years of relevant experience, including 15 years in the DoD; or 30 years of directly related experience with appropriate certifications, including 20 years in the DoD. Experience managing technical processes related to DoD life-cycle management activities is required. Recommended professional qualifications include specified systems engineering and acquisition certificates, credentials, degrees, or acquisition work experience. Credence describes a mission-focused, collaborative, growth-oriented environment that values innovation, trust, and mentoring. The company offers medical, dental, and vision coverage; retirement plans; life insurance; paid time off; family leave; and short- and long-term disability.

Requirements

Active TS/SCI security clearance.
One of the following: a related master’s or doctorate and at least 20 years of relevant technical/professional experience, including 12 years in the DoD; a related bachelor’s degree and 25 years of relevant experience, including 15 years in the DoD; or 30 years of directly related experience with appropriate certifications, including 20 years in the DoD.
Experience managing technical processes related to DoD life-cycle management activities, such as configuration management, risk management, technical data management, integrity programs, quality management, performance improvement programs, requirements management, or other systems engineering processes.
Familiarity with systems engineering concepts and Air Force life-cycle management processes.
Broad knowledge of weapon systems operational procedures, techniques, and climatic and environmental factors affecting fielded performance.
Knowledge of regulations, policies, and operating instructions concerning technical documents, technical data, and systems engineering execution.

Nice To Haves

Systems Engineering Certificate or degree from an ABET-accredited school; or DAWIA APDP Engineering & Technical Management Level II certification; or INCOSE Associate Systems Engineering Professional, Certified Systems Engineering Professional, or Expert Systems Engineering Professional certification; or 12 consecutive months of DoD acquisition work experience; or completion of DAU credential program CLCL 005 Supportability & Design Interface Credential.
DAU credential program CACQ 010 Foundational Acquisition Intelligence Credential; or DAWIA APDP certification at any level; or a degree or certificate in LCM, Product LCM, or a related field from a university or learning institute accredited by a U.S. Department of Education-approved accrediting organization.

Responsibilities

Support assigned programs and products in systems engineering activities, including development, production, test, and technical management.
Identify and document technical requirements for weapon system products.
Develop technical, engineering, and test/verification plans specifying objectives and means to fulfill mission or system requirements.
Apply systems engineering principles and technical knowledge to interpret and flow down capability needs and requirements, evaluate design approaches and trade-offs, and develop test and verification strategies within life-cycle cost and schedule constraints.
Evaluate technical risks, make independent technical decisions, and recommend technical options to optimize system performance and acquisition schedules.
Ensure continued OSS&E for assigned systems.
Provide technical input for operational needs related to new development product support.
Conduct systems engineering review and analysis of assigned systems throughout conceptual, demonstration and validation, engineering, manufacturing development, production, and Operations and Support phases.
Develop or originate new features and improve, extend, or validate known processes, data, methods, or techniques.
Assist in translating DoD user requirements into system requirements used to design, develop, fabricate, test, and evaluate systems, subsystems, and equipment.
Review system design baseline architecture and interoperability requirements and assist in developing system specifications and system architecture products.
Independently analyze proposed engineering changes and specifications and provide the Government with evaluations and recommendations on vendor proposal acceptability.
Support life-cycle cost evaluations of proposed systems and components.
Support test and evaluation, including planning, conduct, and evaluation of results against operational requirements; participate in ITTs, TRRs, and related events; and assist in determining the capability and availability of DoD and civilian test resources and facilities.
Assist in scheduling and securing test resources and monitor, assess, and report on test and evaluation efforts.
Assist with test and evaluation program design, planning, execution, analysis, reporting, and documentation, including applicable certifications and procedures, to assess system, subsystem, component, and equipment performance.
Support development of technical plans, review technical documents, participate in working groups, track risk and issue resolution, review test plans, procedures, and data, and support special studies of alternative approaches.
Coordinate and manage acquisition technical processes.