Principal Technical Manager- C3I DCGS

Credence has an immediate need for a Principal Technical Manager at Robins AFB, GA. The Principal Technical Manager shall support the assigned IPT and is responsible for the systems engineering activities for the assigned program or product. Relevant experience includes duties related to: AF LCM of weapon systems or weapon system products, identifying technical requirements and deliverables for weapon systems, and validating and verifying product deliveries to ensure adherence of the product to identified requirements.

Responsibilities

Support assigned programs and products with respect to 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; Apply systems engineering principles in interpreting and flowing-down capability needs/requirements, evaluating design approaches and trade-offs, and test/verification strategies; Evaluate technical risks, make independent technical decisions and/or recommend technical options to optimize systems performance and acquisition schedules; Ensure continued OSS&E for assigned systems; Provide technical inputs for new development product support operational needs; Provide systems engineering review and analysis of assigned systems throughout all life cycle phases through O&S; Develop and/or originate new features and improve, extend, or validate methods or techniques; Assist in translating DoD user requirements into system requirements; Review overall system design baseline and assist in developing system specifications and architecture products; Perform independent analysis of proposed engineering changes, specifications, and vendor proposals; Support life cycle cost evaluations; Assist with test and evaluation support including test planning, conduct, and evaluation of results; Assist in scheduling and securing test resources and monitor and report on T&E efforts; Assist in designing, planning, executing, analyzing, reporting, and documenting test and evaluation programs; Support development of system and program technical plans, including reviewing technical documents, participating in Working Groups, tracking risk and issue resolution, and supporting special studies; Coordinate and manage acquisition technical processes

Requirements

Active TS/SCI security clearance required; Master's or doctorate degree in a related field and at least 20 years of experience in the respective technical/professional discipline, 12 years of which must be in the DoD; OR bachelor's degree in a related field and 25 years of experience, 15 years of which must be in the DoD; OR 30 years of directly related experience with proper certifications as described in the PWS labor category performance requirements, 20 years of which must be in the DoD; Experience managing technical processes related to DoD LCM activities is required (CM, risk management, technical DM, integrity programs, quality management, performance improvement programs, requirements management, or other systems engineering processes); Familiarity with systems engineering concepts and AF LCM processes is required; Broad knowledge of weapon systems operational procedures, techniques, climatic and environmental factors that impact fielded performance is required; Knowledge of regulations, policies, and operating instructions as they pertain to the preparation of technical documents, technical data, and systems engineering execution is required

Nice to have

Systems Engineering Certificate or Degree from an ABET accredited school; DAWIA APDP Certification in the Engineering & Technical Management functional area, Level II; International Council on Systems Engineering certification (Associate, Certified, or Expert Systems Engineering Professional), or consecutive twelve months of DoD acquisition work experience; Completion of DAU credential program CLCL 005 Supportability & Design Interface Credential; DAU credential program CACQ 010 Foundational Acquisition Intelligence Credential, or DAWIA APDP (any level), or a degree or certificate in LCM, Product LCM, or related field

Benefits

Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision); Retirement Plan (401k, IRA); Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D); Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays); Family Leave (Maternity, Paternity); Short Term & Long Term Disability