MAR JPO Financial Manager

Description

POSITION SUMMARY

Financial Manager to support the Air Force Life Cycle Management Center (AFLCMC) M- Code Aviation Receiver (MAR) Joint Program Office (JPO) at Warner Robins, GA. This position is contingent upon contract award.

The Air Force Life Cycle Management Center (AFLCMC) M- Code Aviation Receiver (MAR) Joint Program Office (JPO) manages systems to provide precise Positioning, Navigation, and Timing (PNT) information to a variety of Department of Defense (DoD) weapon systems.

These systems include but are not limited to the Software Defined User Equipment (SDUE), Miniaturized Airborne GPS Receiver (MAGR) 2000, Embedded GPS/Inertial Navigation System (EGI), Defense Advanced GPS Receiver (DAGR), GPS Antenna System 1 (GAS-1), Advanced Digital Antenna Production System (ADAP), GPS Antennas, Antenna Electronics (AE), Resilient Embedded GPS/INS (R-EGI), Military GPS User Equipment (MGUE); Air Force Vanguard Transition programs, and alternative navigation capabilities.

Some systems are in initial development and many of these systems are undergoing significant modernization efforts to respond to new threats, improve supportability, improve long-term resiliency, and adopt open architecture standards, and digital engineering best practices. Modernization efforts are underway for both the MAGR-2K and the EGI receiver systems in support of aircraft modernization efforts. Additionally, R-EGI and SDUE are in rapid development using innovative acquisition approaches.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• MANAGE AND OVERSEE FINANCIAL PLANNING, BUDGETING, AND EXECUTION IN SUPPORT OF THE M-CODE AVIATION RECEIVER (MAR) JOINT PROGRAM OFFICE MISSION
• DEVELOP, TRACK, AND ANALYZE PROGRAM BUDGETS ACROSS THE SYSTEM LIFE CYCLE, INCLUDING DEVELOPMENT, PRODUCTION, MODERNIZATION, AND SUSTAINMENT
• MONITOR OBLIGATIONS AND EXPENDITURES TO ENSURE COMPLIANCE WITH DOD, AIR FORCE, AND AFLCMC FINANCIAL REGULATIONS AND POLICIES
• PREPARE FINANCIAL REPORTS, FORECASTS, AND BRIEFINGS TO SUPPORT PROGRAM LEADERSHIP DECISION-MAKING
• SUPPORT THE PLANNING, PROGRAMMING, BUDGETING, AND EXECUTION (PPBE) PROCESS, INCLUDING FUNDING PROFILES AND JUSTIFICATION MATERIALS
• COORDINATE WITH PROGRAM MANAGERS, CONTRACTING, AND ACQUISITION TEAMS TO ALIGN FUNDING WITH TECHNICAL AND SCHEDULE REQUIREMENTS
• IDENTIFY FUNDING RISKS, SHORTFALLS, AND REPROGRAMMING NEEDS; DEVELOP MITIGATION STRATEGIES
• SUPPORT CONTRACT FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT, INCLUDING FUNDING DOCUMENTS, COST ESTIMATES, AND EXPENDITURE TRACKING
• ENSURE PROPER USE AND ACCOUNTABILITY OF APPROPRIATED FUNDS (RDT&E, PROCUREMENT, O&M, ETC.)
• ASSIST WITH AUDITS, FINANCIAL REVIEWS, AND DATA CALLS FROM HIGHER HEADQUARTERS AND OVERSIGHT ORGANIZATIONS
• PROVIDE FINANCIAL ANALYSIS TO SUPPORT ACQUISITION STRATEGIES, MILESTONE DECISIONS, AND PROGRAM TRADE-OFFS
• MAINTAIN ACCURATE FINANCIAL DOCUMENTATION AND ENSURE TRANSPARENCY ACROSS ALL MAR JPO FINANCIAL ACTIVITIEs

WHY WORK FOR GMRE? 

GMRE is a small veteran owned company who cares about our employees. We offer health, dental, and vision insurance, 401(k), vacation, Paid Time Off (PTO), or Paid Sick Leave (PSL) based on state laws, paid holidays, and life insurance to all permanent full-time employees. GMRE’s mission is to provide high quality engineering and technical services to help our customers grow and succeed. 

GMRE is an equal opportunity employer. GMRE is committed to making employment decisions based on valid requirements, without regard to age 40 and over, color, disability, gender identity, genetic information, military or veteran status, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation or any other applicable status protected by state or local laws.

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice. 

Requirements

QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in a related field and at least (3) years of experience in the respective technical / professional discipline being performed, three (3) years of which must be in DoD; Or
• Seven (7) years of directly related experience with proper certifications as described in the PWS labor category performance requirements, five (5) years of which must be in DoD acquisition.

SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES

• Understanding of DoD acquisition, compliance, regulatory, and financial reporting requirements.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage effectively at all levels of the organization.

PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES

• Results-driven with a focus on continuous improvement and operational excellence.
• Collaborative mindset, capable of fostering alignment and teamwork across diverse functions.
• High integrity and ethical standards, with a commitment to company values and customer focus.

SECURITY CLEARANCE AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS

• Must have a minimum of an active U.S. TOP SECRET clearance and be subject to a government security investigation. 
• Driving or renting a car for company business is expected with some frequency. For insurance purposes, a valid driver’s license is required.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.

TRAVEL REQUIRED

• Position could travel up to 25% of the time out of state and overnight to fulfill contract requirements.