Program Integrator / Program Management Support I

Program Integrator / Program Management Support I

Location: Greenville, TX

Security Clearance: Minimum Top Secret/SCI

Travel: Travel as required to CONUS locations as required by contract needs.

Who We Are:

At Calvert Systems, a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business headquartered in Bellevue, Nebraska, we pride ourselves on delivering top-tier Department of Defense customer support. With over 20 years of experience and locations across ten states and the District of Columbia, we've built a strong reputation for excellence and innovation. Our culture is family-oriented, and we're proud that many of our employees are veterans. At Calvert, we harness our collective experiences to exceed customer expectations and drive impactful solutions.

About This Role:

As a Program Integrator / Program Management Support I, you will be responsible for coordinating operational capability requirements between users and contractor to determine adequate solutions and translate them into contractual language. Other responsibilities include: assisting with the preparation and coordination of the contract Statement of Work (SOW), Performance Work Statement (PWS), and CDRL between the Program Office, Gov't CO, Legal, and the contractor; advising United States Air Force (USAF) PMs on logistics, software development, QA, operational configurations, and technical issues; coordinating Security Classifications as directed by the PM; assisting the PM in developing acquisition strategies, project schedules, program, and funding plans; evaluating contractor technical data and engineering changes, manage, and assist with engineering solutions to technical problems; reviewing contractor CDRL submittals for completeness and accuracy per contract requirements; assisting USAF PMs with monitoring contractor schedules and performance, preparation of briefings on acquisition, financial, and technical improvement projects; providing technical and management oversight during development, integration, and test support for new systems; and coordinating systems requirements for sustainment, improvements, funding, and adherence to Contractor Logistics Support (CLS) Performance Plans.

Who You Are and What You Need:

• Bachelor's degree required, with the degree in related field desired
• Master's Degree is preferred
• Five (5) to 10 years of experience in related field with 5 years developing, fielding and sustaining Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (ISR) systems, with 5 years' experience in Performance Based Acquisition preferred
• 10 years' experience as program manager/program management support in a related field with 5 years developing, fielding and sustaining ISR systems or Foreign Military Sales (FMS) programs
• Five (5) years' experience with Performance Based Acquisition (PBA) including knowledge of DOD acquisition reform initiatives, operating in government networks, and familiarity with DOD 5000 series acquisition regulations preferred
• Minimum of five (5) years of experience with Performance Based Acquisition preferred
• Knowledge and familiarity executing Contractor Logistics Support (CLS) including communications and combat support
• Knowledge of DOD acquisition reform initiatives and familiarity with the DOD 5000 series acquisition preferred
• Knowledge and understanding of DoD acquisition reform initiatives, operating in government networks and familiarity with DoD 5000 series acquisition regulations.

What You Will Do:

• Perform project management duties for VC-25A (Air Force One) aircraft communication systems, upgrades and technology refreshments. This includes managing complex programs and delivering/supporting reliable capabilities for operational end users. Evaluate SOWs/CDRLs to ensure the contracted delivery end-product meets the stated operational requirements.
• Make decisions for ensuring QRC program modifications stay on schedule in a dynamic environment working on high visibility first-of-a-kind integration projects.
• Identifies programmatic risks and offers viable solutions to lead Program Managers and senior leaders.
• Ensure the VC-25A Systems Integration Lab (SIL) & offsite ground stations are modernized & adequately resourced to support the operational fleet.
• Ensure the prime contractor meets all requirements for executing field teams and drop-in activities.
• Serves as POC/Liaison between 645th & Commercial Derivative Aircraft Division (CDAD) PMO out of Tinker, AFB on joint aircraft Heavy Maintenance (HM) modification activities.
• Lead or participate in a variety of continuous aircraft modification, test, safety, or design reviews, to include: TRB/SRB/MRR/TRR/IDR/CDR.
• Advise the VC-25B PMO (next generation Air Force One program).
• Ensure sparing levels and Diminishing Manufacturing Sources planning meet stringent and unique Presidential Airlift Group (PAG) parts requirements.
• Travel (as required) to various government or contractor facilities in support of VC-25A systems.
• Coordinate:
• Operational capability requirements between user/contractor, determining adequate solutions and translating to contractual language.
• Financial status with Pgm Mgmt Office (PMO)/645 AESG budget offices.
• With Government (Govt) Contracting Officers (CO), Quality Assurance (QA) evaluators/contractor on eval results of contractor development and manufacturing performance assisting with implementing corrective actions.
• Sustainment requirements for system upgrades and system improvements.
• Aircraft availability for periodic software critical updates required to maintain accreditation.
• Airworthiness paperwork between contractor engineering/ODA and Big Safari engineering leads.
• Oversee/evaluate:
  • Development, testing and fielding of communications architectures.
  • Test procedures for system integration/developmental test/evals for new installs.
  • Contractor generated tech data/manuals and engineering changes.
  • Development, integration and test phases of newly installed systems.
  • Prime Contractor developed familiarization training materials meets end-user requirements.
• Prepare and coordinate:
  • Contract SOW/CDRL between PMO, Govt COs, Legal and contractor.
  • Review contractor CDRL submittals for completeness/accuracy per requirements.
  • Perform tech evals of contractor proposals for AF PMO personnel and Govt COs.
• Assist:
  • Develop acquisition strategy, project schedules, program plans, financial plans and other time-sensitive documentation.
  • Resolve technical problems associated with the integration of new capabilities.
  • Prepare program briefings on acquisition, financial and technical improvements.
  • USAF PMs monitor contractor schedule and performance.
  • Research existing and evolving technology for application to the program.
  • Develop/establish operational architectures and large dataset collection, processing, exploitation and dissemination.
  • Support platform sunset planning and execution statutory requirements.

Brief VC-25A Mission Communication System (MCS) status at periodic PMRs with Big Safari PMO and community-wide conferences hosted by CDAD and Boeing.

What We Offer:

• Comprehensive benefits including health, dental and vision for the employee and family
• 401k Plan with a company contribution; fully vested immediately
• Company paid Life and ADD insurance
• Company paid Short-Term and Long-Term Disability insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• 10 paid holidays
• Employee Assistance Program
• Tuition Reimbursement

Calvert Systems Engineering provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.