PNT GPS System of Systems Architect (LA AFB) at Credence Management Solutions, LLC

Overview

Credence Management Solutions, LLC (Credence) is seeking a  GPS System of Systems Architect in support the Army Positioning, Navigation and Timing (PM PNT) System Engineering and Technical Assistance (SETA) Program.  The PM PNT provides administrative, business management, programmatic contracting, information technology (IT), program management, engineering, logistics, test and evaluation (T&E), training, operations, security, technology protection, foreign military sales, and acquisition and strategic planning services to the Army director PNT systems.

This position is hybrid requiring 2-3 days on site at Los Angeles Air Force Base. CA.

The SETA services provided to PM PNT shall support the planning, development, management, sustainment, and execution of the U.S. Army’s PNT portfolio. PM PNT provides coordinated PNT system of systems architecture and associated PNT products for the Army’s mounted and dismounted platforms. PM PNT is the Army’s lifecycle manager for the Mounted Assured PNT System (MAPS), Dismounted Assured PNT System (DAPS), Assured Protection and ALTNAV Technology Development; and the Resiliency and Software Assurance Measures (RSAM)., as well as any future PNT efforts in both the Contiguous United States (CONUS) and outside the contiguous United States (OCONUS). 

Salary Range

Full salary range for this position is $175K-$225,000 per year, with the starting salary determined based on candidate’s knowledge, skills, experience, as well as budget availability.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to the duties listed below

• Provide liaison support between PM PNT and Space Force GPS team
• Review and comment on system engineering documentation to support product lines
• Review ECPs and RFVs to ascertain requirements and risks
• Participate in required CM meetings to support PM PNT and Space Force
• Provide support to manage and update PM PNT standards for ALTNAV and PNT-153
• Represent PM PNT in Space Force meetings and ensure Army requirements are being met
• Develop, implement, and maintain systems engineering processes and documents (i.e., systems engineering plans (SEPs), configuration management plans, risk management plans, and integrated master plans) to support the PM PNT products.  This support includes direct system engineering, risk management, integrated master scheduling, and program management support. 
• Attend PM PNT program reviews (i.e. Software Specification Review (SSR), Systems Requirements Review (SRR), System Functional Review (SFR), Preliminary Design Review (PDR), Critical Design Review (CDR), Production Readiness Review (PRR), Functional Configuration Audit (FCA), and Physical Configuration Audit (PCA)), including pre- and post-review events; attend IPT and working group meetings; and provide recommendations for system engineering, testing, and other improvements.
• Provide systems engineering support for classified and unclassified PM PNT products and documentation including: risk identification and management; system configuration management; concept development; requirements analysis, development, derivation, and documentation; systems design and architecture; modeling and simulation; integration, test, and evaluation; hardware and software validation; host platform integration support; and field demonstrations.
• Provide system engineering activities to manage, implement, conduct, review, and update documentation to integrate classified and unclassified PM PNT products with client systems on Army platforms.  This includes taking into consideration such factors as operational benefits and constraints; integration; interoperability with current and emerging warfighting capabilities; sustainment; and doctrine, organization, training, materiel, leadership and education personnel and facilities (DOTMLPF) impacts.  This support shall be provided IAW DoD guidance and regulations and the systems engineering principles of Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) Standard 1220.
• Develop, review, and update systems engineering processes and documents, such as the: SEP, configuration management plans, risk management plans, Department of Defense architecture framework (DoDAF) products, and assist in the development of integrated master plans and deliver them according to PM PNT product IMS. 
• Review and provide inputs for acquisition documentation for staffing through PM PNT leadership.
• Support concept development, sensor design, system design, system architecture, hardware, software, and network integration, host platform integration, modeling and simulation, test and evaluation, hardware and software validation support, experimentation and demonstration of PM PNT products or technologies through attendance and providing recommendations at product IPT meetings, working groups, and engineering meetings. 
• Identify and assess improvements to existing products and applications as well as requirements, materiel solutions, and applications for emerging PNT technologies and augmentation technologies, strategies, tactics, and training to meet PNT requirements and support all phases of a system’s program life cycle to ensure the system is technically achievable within PM PNT identified product cost goals and schedule.
• Attend PM PNT program reviews (i.e., software specification review, system requirements review, system functional review, preliminary design review, critical design review, production readiness review, functional configuration audit, and physical configuration audit) including pre- and post-review meetings; attend IPTs and working groups; and provide inputs and recommendations for engineering, testing, and other improvements.
• Provide input into the development of SOOs, SOWs, PWSs, performance specifications, associated solicitation documentation, and provide technical advice and assistance regarding proposal evaluation.
• Review data artifacts for acceptability and ensure the product-data relationships are maintained and establish and maintain database(s) to assist PM PNT staff with developing and tracking PNT requirements at all levels to support customer requirements analysis, product planning, system engineering support and configuration management.
• Review and make recommendations on all required configuration management documentation, provide lessons learned, when applicable, assist in drafting PM PNT Configuration Management (CM) Policy and procedures, participate in CM working group meeting and provide support to CM implementation within PM PNT products.

Education, Requirements and Qualifications

• An active DoD Secret security clearance or higher is required for consideration.
• Due to the sensitivity of customer related requirements, U.S. Citizenship is required.
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or systems engineering field with ten years’ experience or a master’s degree with eight years’ experience in systems engineering for DoD systems.
• Expertise for Global Positioning System standards and technology.
• Must have a working understanding of standard Army and ASC generated planning and execution systems.

• Must have experience with DoD/Army acquisition program analysis such as

• Must be able to interact with customers and senior leadership.
• Candidates must possess strong written and verbal communication skills, be detail oriented, highly motivated, quick learners, and able to function in a fast paced environment.
• Program Management or similar operations experience preferred. 
• Plan, coordinate, evaluate, and report financial, programmatic, and technical issues relative to planning, programming, budgeting, and funding excursions for systems.
• This position may require up to 25% travel in and out of the contiguous US.

Working Conditions and Physical Requirements

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