Senior Program Manager

Credence

• $110K — $130K *
Aerospace & Defense
11 - 15 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Active or current Top Secret security clearance required.
  • BS degree with 25 years or MS degree with 15 years of relevant experience.
  • Preferably PMP certified and/or DAWIA Level II or III in Program Management.
  • Experience with armament systems or related technologies is essential.
  • Strong understanding of DoD acquisition lifecycle processes and documentation.

Responsibilities

  • Provide comprehensive acquisition program management throughout the DoD acquisition lifecycle.
  • Advise government program managers on strategies for execution and risk management.
  • Develop and coordinate crucial acquisition documentation such as Acquisition Strategy and Test Plans.
  • Monitor and evaluate program aspects using metrics and Earned Value Management.
  • Identify and mitigate risks, maintaining risk registers for transparency.
  • Lead/support Integrated Product Teams and technical milestone reviews.
  • Prepare and present briefings and reports to senior leadership on program status.

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
  • Training & Development
Full Job Description
Position Summary

Credence has an immediate need for a Senior Program Manager supporting the Air Force Life Cycle Management Center Air Dominance Division (AFLCMC/EBA) at Eglin AFB, FL. This position provides acquisition and program management support across the full life cycle of air armament and conventional munitions systems, enabling rapid, data-driven decision making in support of mission-critical programs. The Air Dominance Division (AFLCMC/EBA) is responsible for delivering advanced air dominance and weapons capabilities for the United States.

Our Program Managers support the government with planning, researching, analyzing and assessing the effectiveness, efficiency, and productivity of weapons systems and associated equipment acquisitions (development, production and deployment), and formulate plans and recommend strategies to meet cost, schedule, and performance objectives.

This job is onsite at Eglin AFB, FL.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to the duties listed below:
  • Provide acquisition program management support across all phases of the DoD acquisition lifecycle (Materiel Solution Analysis through Operations & Support)
  • Advise Government Program Managers on program execution, acquisition strategy, and risk management
  • Develop, review, and coordinate acquisition documentation such as:
    • Acquisition Strategy (AS)
    • Systems Engineering Plan (SEP)
    • Test and Evaluation Master Plan (TEMP)
    • Life Cycle Sustainment Plan (LCSP)
    • Statement of Work (SOW), Statement of Objectives (SOO), and Contract Data Requirements Lists (CDRLs)
  • Monitor and evaluate program cost, schedule, and performance using metrics and Earned Value Management (EVM)
  • Identify, assess, and mitigate program risks; maintain and manage risk registers
  • Lead or support Integrated Product Teams (IPTs), milestone reviews, and technical reviews (e.g., SRR, PDR, CDR)
  • Support source selection activities, including proposal evaluation and contract modifications
  • Coordinate across engineering, logistics, test, and financial stakeholders to ensure integrated program execution
  • Prepare and deliver briefings, status reports, and decision support materials to senior leadership
  • Support Foreign Military Sales (FMS) and international armaments cooperation efforts, as applicable

Requirements
  • Must have an active or current Top Secret security clearance.
  • Bachelor of Science degree and twenty-five (25) years of relevant experience
  • Or a master's degree and at least fifteen (15) years of relevant experience.
  • Program management experience preferably within a DoD acquisition or other regulated environment
  • PMP (Project Management Professional (Preferred).
  • DAWIA Level II or III in Program Management or equivalent (Preferred).
  • Experience supporting AFLCMC, SAF/AQ, or equivalent Air Force acquisition organizations
  • Experience with armament systems (air-to-air, air-to-surface munitions, missiles, or related systems)
  • Experience supporting Foreign Military Sales (FMS) programs
  • Strong knowledge of DoD acquisition lifecycle processes and DoDI 5000 series
  • Experience developing and reviewing acquisition documentation (AS, SEP, TEMP, LCSP, etc.)
  • Experience with Earned Value Management (EVM) analysis and reporting
  • Experience with risk management and mitigation planning
  • Familiarity with scheduling tools (e.g., MS Project, Primavera)
  • Understanding of requirements development and JCIDS processes (ICD, CDD, CPD)


Why This Role Matters
  • Real-World Impact - Your work will support defense and health agencies where AI solutions directly contribute to national security and public well-being.
  • Growth-Oriented Environment - Learn from technical leaders, innovate within Agentic AI, and mentor those around you in AI best practices.
  • Culture of Empowerment - You'll be part of a team that values innovation, trust, collaboration, and mission success.


Please join us, as together we build a better world one mission at a time powered by technology and its people!

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
  • Training & Development

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