Program Manager, SME

Apogee Engineering, LLC

Program Manager SME at Apogee Engineering overseeing GPS User Equipment modernization programs. Leading systems engineering and test activities with a focus on PNT capabilities at Wright-Patterson AFB.

Posted 6/9/2026full-timeWright Patterson AFB • Ohio • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorLeadWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Cyber SecurityPMP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Serve as Apogee’s CROWS Program Manager and Task Lead with authority to direct Contractor and third-party activities and provide corporate escalation; be the single point of contact (SPOC) between the Government customer, COR, and Government staff
Maintain PMP or APDP PM Level 3 certification and demonstrate in-depth Multi-GNSS and PWS knowledge
Provide senior PNT technical SME support (Multi-GNSS receivers, antennas, alternative/complementary navigation) and NAVWAR/GPS security expertise
Support Multi-GNSS integration into platforms (fixed-wing/rotor), review ICDs, support SIL testing, and ensure MIL-STD-1553, airworthiness, and ATO considerations
Identify disconnects in the planning, stand-up, implementation, and execution of USAF Assured PNT and related technologies, to include recommendations on establishing future COAs relevant to identifying and implementing an overall resiliency strategy.
Oversee research and conduct data gathering and fact-finding on current and evolving threat capabilities that could degrade or deny PNT capabilities.
Collaborate with the Government to identify initiatives, strategies, investments, roadmaps, systems engineering activities, and COAs to provide Assured PNT capabilities in the future
Review, participate, and provide systems engineering support to AFLCMC/EZA and Program Office engineering personnel concerning Assured PNT tasks and actions and concerning the development of integrated roadmaps addressing Assured PNT, to include the interaction and interdependence of CNS/ATM, M-Code, ADS-B Out, advanced tactical data links, and IFF Mk XII Mode 5 capabilities.
Integrate and support Cybersecurity RMF/IA activities across the lifecycle, align system security architecture and data flows, and apply DoD policy (DoDI 8510.01, 8500.01, 5000.02)
Lead Systems Engineering activities: translate requirements, manage requirements documents, SEP/SEMP/SEP-appendices, MBSE recommendations, and SSE alignment
Lead Test & Evaluation planning and execution, optimize building-block testing, support ITT, cyber tabletop/testing, and oversee contractor test execution
Assess manufacturing readiness, prepare/support MRAs, and support Production Readiness Reviews and production decisions
Manage resources (people, schedule, budget, suppliers) and acquisition trackers
Identify, document, and mitigate program, technical, schedule, and cost risks; develop risk-reduction plans
Collaborate with Apogee’s MAR JPO contract team, ensuring relevant tasks are included in customer Integrated Master Schedules (IMS), and provide program/project cost and resource estimates, as required.
Establish and enforce quality standards for all deliverables; prepare all deliverables for review by corporate staff before submission, including the Monthly Status Report.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Citizenship: Must be a US citizen
Clearance: Must have and be able to maintain a Top Secret/SCI clearance
Certification: Project Management Professional (PMP) or APDP Program Management Level 3 certification, APDP T&E practitioner (formally Level III) certified within the last 10 years, or graduated from military T&E school.
Education: Bachelor's Degree in an engineering or related technical field
Years of Experience: Twenty-five (25) years of experience in the respective technical/professional discipline, to include fifteen (15) years of DoD experience
In-depth knowledge of GPS/GNSS systems, navigation warfare, and PNT capabilities
Experience managing ACAT I or II programs
Demonstrated experience with the Defense Acquisition System and DoDI 5000.02
Strong leadership and team management capabilities
Excellent communication skills for executive-level briefings
Experience with Developmental Testing and Operational Testing (DT/OT) experience
Airborne integration experience and direct involvement with 3+ platforms
Cybersecurity experience focused on technical knowledge of PNT systems, threat evaluation, testing, and countermeasure development.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Telework capabilities up to 60% - subject to change per the customer's discretion
20% travel may be required, per the customer's discretion

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Hard Skills & Tools

Multi-GNSSPNT capabilitiesNAVWARGPS securityMIL-STD-1553systems engineeringCybersecurity RMFDevelopmental TestingOperational Testingrisk management

Soft Skills

leadershipteam managementcommunication

Certifications

Project Management Professional (PMP)APDP Program Management Level 3APDP T&E practitioner