Program Manager

Apogee Engineering, LLC•Warner Robins, GA

21d•Onsite

About The Position

Apogee has an exciting opportunity for a Program Manager SME in support of the M-Code Aviation Receivers Joint Program Office (MAR JPO) at Warner Robins AFB, GA. These positions support critical GPS User Equipment modernization programs, including MAGR-2K, EGI, R-EGI, SDUE, and advanced antenna systems. The MAR JPO manages a $22 billion acquisition portfolio, developing, producing, testing, modifying, fielding, and supporting Air Force ISR and SOF platforms. These are full-time positions located at Warner Robins Air Force Base (AFB).

Requirements

Citizenship: Must be a US citizen
Clearance: Must possess and maintain a Top Secret/SCI clearance
Certification: Project Management Professional (PMP) or APDP Program Management Level 3 certification
Education: Bachelor's Degree in an engineering or related technical field
Years of Experience: 15 years of DoD acquisition experience with at least 5 years as a Program Manager
Education: Master's or Doctorate Degree in Engineering or related technical field
Years of Experience: 12 years of DoD acquisition experience with at least 5 years as a Program Manager

Nice To Haves

In-depth knowledge of GPS/GNSS systems, navigation warfare, and PNT capabilities
Experience managing ACAT I or II programs strongly preferred
Demonstrated experience with Defense Acquisition System and DoDI 5000.02
Strong leadership and team management capabilities
Excellent communication skills for executive-level briefings

Responsibilities

Serve as senior program manager for major ACAT I, II, or III acquisition programs
Manage multiple concurrent pre-award, modernization, production, and sustainment projects
Develop and execute acquisition strategies for GPS User Equipment modernization programs
Prepare acquisition milestone documents, including Acquisition Strategy Plans (ASPs), Early Strategy & Issues Sessions (ESIS), and milestone decision packages
Conduct market research, source selection support, and proposal evaluations
Develop and manage resource-loaded Integrated Master Schedules (IMS)
Lead program risk management activities and mitigation planning
Coordinate receiver and platform integration efforts with DoD aircraft customers
Support Production Readiness Reviews and Manufacturing Readiness Assessments (MRAs)
Develop technical contract requirements documents (PWS, CDRL, QASP, SRD)
Participate in Technical Interchange Meetings (TIMs), program reviews, and design reviews
Manage requirements traceability and prioritization
Support Foreign Military Sales (FMS) planning and execution
Provide senior leadership advocacy briefings and respond to higher headquarters taskers
Lead trade studies for modernization approaches and technology insertion
Coordinate with the Navy, Coast Guard, and Army for joint service GPS requirements
Manage contractor performance and ensure quality deliverables
Support logistics and sustainment planning for fielded systems