Program Manager SME

Overview:

Apogee has an exceptional opportunity for a Program Manager (Subject Matter Expert) to support the M-Code Aviation Receivers Joint Program Office (MAR JPO) at Warner Robins AFB, GA. This position serves as the overall Contractor Program Manager for the entire MAR JPO support contract, responsible for coordinating all contract activities, serving as the single point of contact between the contractor and government, and providing executive-level program oversight.

This is a full-time position located at Warner Robins Air Force Base (AFB).

Responsibilities:

Overall Program Leadership:

• Serve as the designated overall Contractor Program Manager for the entire MAR JPO support contract
• Act as the coordinating single point of contact between contractor and government
• Hold corporate escalation authority for all contract issues
• Provide overall management direction and coordination to COR and government staff
• Ensure highest quality standards for all contract deliverables across all task areas

Program Management:

• Manage multiple concurrent programs including MAGR-2K, EGI, R-EGI, SDUE, and antenna systems
• Oversee site managers and ensure coordination between Warner Robins and Wright-Patterson activities
• Manage contractor resources (people, costs, risks) to ensure effective and efficient operations
• Provide Monthly Status Reports (MSR) and Annual Reports to government
• Identify and mitigate program-level risks across all contract activities
• Ensure compliance with all contract requirements, PWS, and quality standards

Surge Support Coordination:

• Coordinate all surge support and rapid response requirements
• Manage access to off-site senior SMEs for emergent government needs
• Oversee Studies & Analysis (S&A) task execution
• Coordinate advocacy briefings and senior leadership presentations
• Manage manpower analysis and resource planning activities

Strategic Planning:

• Support capability and technology roadmap development
• Coordinate milestone document preparation across programs
• Oversee trade studies and strategic analysis activities
• Support Product Support Business Case Analysis (PS-BCA)
• Coordinate data rights assessments and recommendations

Contract Administration:

• Ensure timely submission of all deliverables
• Manage subcontractor coordination and performance
• Interface with Contracting Officer and COR on all contract matters
• Ensure staffing continuity and quality across all positions
• Manage phase-in/phase-out activities

Qualifications:

Minimum Experience:

Citizenship: Must be a US citizen
Clearance: Must possess and maintain a Top Secret/SCI clearance

Certification: Project Management Professional (PMP) certification
Education: Bachelor's Degree
Years of Experience: 20 years of program management experience with at least 10 years managing large DoD contracts

Additional Experience:

• Demonstrated experience as Program Manager on contracts $50M+ in value
• Experience managing multi-site, multi-discipline contracts
• In-depth knowledge of GPS/GNSS systems and PNT programs
• Proven track record of excellent customer relationships and contract performance
• Experience with CPARS and achieving excellent ratings
• Strong executive-level communication and presentation skills
• Demonstrated ability to manage corporate resources and escalate issues effectively

Preferred Qualifications:
Certification: APDP Program Management Level 3 certification strongly preferred

Education: Master's Degree
Years of Experience: 15 years of program management experience with at least 10 years managing large DoD contracts

Additional Information:
Location: Warner Robins Air Force Base (AFB), GA
On-site: This is a full-time on-site position

Travel: Travel up to 25% may be required - per the customer's discretion (includes coordination visits to Wright-Patterson and other sites)