Program Manager

Job Description

Job Description

DCS is seeking Program Managers with strong acquisition experience to support a fast-paced U.S. Air Force program office. In this role, you will provide program management, acquisition, and strategic planning support to government program teams responsible for developing, modernizing, testing, fielding, and sustaining mission-critical capabilities.

This full-time onsite position supports the Air Force Life Cycle Management Center (AFLCMC), Program Executive Office Digital Directorate (PEO Digital) , located at or near Hanscom Air Force Base, Massachusetts . The Digital Directorate manages a diverse portfolio of programs that deliver critical command, control, communications, cyber, and information technology capabilities supporting the U.S. Air Force and partner nations worldwide.

Join our team and apply your budgeting, analytical, and problem-solving skills in a collaborative environment. At DCS, we're committed to supporting critical national security missions through innovation, technical excellence, and exceptional customer service. Our employees enjoy competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, professional development opportunities, and the ability to make a meaningful impact while working alongside some of the industry's most talented professionals.

Together, we deliver solutions that matter.

Essential Job Functions

·       Plan, analyze, and assess acquisition and development projects to recommend strategies that meet cost, schedule, and performance goals.

·       Support program execution by assisting program managers and IPT leads, monitoring overall program health, and helping resolve cost, schedule, and performance issues.

·       Prepare, review, and update acquisition documentation, reports, schedules, RFP inputs, and briefings; ensure accuracy, policy compliance, and alignment with program objectives.

·       Provide program management expertise across the acquisition lifecycle, including strategy development, contract execution support, market research, risk management, and milestone preparation.

·       Coordinate with scheduling, logistics, financial, and contractor personnel; track deliverables, monitor integration activities, and evaluate program plans for consistency and feasibility.

·       Support risk identification, analysis, mitigation planning, and execution of risk boards; review contractor risk processes and correlate schedule, cost, and performance data.

·       Assist with source selection, proposal evaluation, contractual communication, and development of acquisition documentation for ACAT programs.

·       Maintain awareness of DoD and Air Force acquisition policies, identify policy impacts, and recommend improvements to acquisition and sustainment processes.

·       Support mission planning environments and ensure systems meet operational, testing, and fielding requirements; review program documents, schedules, and cost/performance impacts.

·       Provide acquisition and sustainment support including operational planning, capability development, event integration, and evaluation of deliverables.

Required Skills

·       Due to the sensitivity of customer requirements, U.S. Citizenship is required.

·       Professional education, training, and experience commensurate with the position level.

·       Familiar with cloud-based systems, including management and projection of cost and performance.

·       Familiar with agile methods and CI/CD, DevSecOps and DevOps principals.

·       Comprehensive knowledge of principles, policies and practices of systems acquisition and program management, as defined in DoDI 5000.02 and 5000.75, as well as knowledge of roles and relationships within the DoD and the Air Force.

·       Possess knowledge of qualitative and quantitative techniques for gathering, analyzing, and measuring the effectiveness, efficiency and productivity of acquisition programs.

·       Possesses the ability to effectively communicate orally and in writing, providing quality acquisition and program documentation including but not limited to briefings, documents, and plans.

Junior Level

·       5 years of directly related experience OR a Bachelor’s Degree in a related field and up to 3 years of experience in the respective technical/professional discipline being performed.

·       Foundational understanding of defense acquisition processes, program planning, and basic program management principles (cost, schedule, and performance tracking).

·       Capable of supporting development and review of acquisition documentation, reports, briefings, schedules, and contract-related materials under guidance from senior staff.

·       Basic knowledge of budgeting, scheduling tools, risk identification, and coordination activities across government and contractor teams.

·       Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills suitable for a fast‑paced, multi‑disciplinary program environment.

·       Demonstrates initiative and the ability to learn and apply DoD/AF acquisition policies, processes, and best practices while supporting multiple program priorities.

Journeyman Level

·       7 years of directly related experience with proper certifications as described in the PWS labor category performance requirements, 5 of which must be in the DoD OR a 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, 3 of which must be in the DoD.

·       Experience with defense acquisition management principles, processes, and documentation.

·       Knowledge of program management, budgeting, scheduling, and risk management practices.

·       Has the ability to problem solve and troubleshoot various situations to develop successful outcomes within established program / project guidelines.

·       Strong written and verbal communication skills.

·       Ability to support multiple priorities in a dynamic program environment.

Senior Level

·       15 years of directly related experience, 8 of which must be in the DoD, OR Bachelor’s Degree in a related field and 12 years of experience in the respective technical/professional discipline being performed, 5 of which must be in the DoD, OR a Master’s or Doctorate Degree in a related field and 10 years of experience, 5 years of which must be in the DoD.

·       Ability to perform tasks independently and oversee the efforts of junior and journeyman contractor personnel within the technical / professional discipline.

·       Demonstrated experience advising senior government leadership on acquisition, program execution, and strategic planning activities.

·       Extensive knowledge of DoD and Air Force acquisition policies, directives, and lifecycle management processes.

·       Proven ability to lead complex program management efforts and cross-functional teams.

·       Strong analytical and decision-support capabilities.

Principal Level

·       30 years of directly related experience with proper certifications as described in the PWS labor category performance requirements, 20 years of which must be in the DoD, OR a Bachelor’s Degree in a related field and 25 years of experience in the respective technical/professional discipline being performed, 15 years of which must be in the DoD, OR a Master’s or Doctorate Degree in a related field and at least 20 years of experience, 12 years of which must be in the DoD.

·       Deep expertise in DoD acquisition, lifecycle management, and strategic program planning for large, complex defense programs.

·       Proven leadership of multidisciplinary teams and coordination across government, contractors, and stakeholder organizations.

·       Mastery in assessing and directing cost, schedule, performance, and risk at the enterprise level, including resolution of high‑impact issues.

·       Advanced skill in acquisition strategy development, proposal evaluation, source selection support, and oversight of major contract execution.

·       Demonstrated ability to advise senior government leadership, influence program direction, and guide long‑term capability development.

·       Strong ability to synthesize complex technical, financial, and operational data to drive strategic, evidence‑based decision‑making.

Security Requirements

·       Candidates must be eligible to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret security clearance.

·       An active adjudicated DoD Secret security clearance is preferred.

·       Higher clearance levels may be required based on program assignment.

Pay Range and Benefits : There are a variety of factors that can influence salary at DCS Corp, including but not limited to, geographic location, Federal Government contract labor categories and wage rates, relevant prior work experience, specific skills and competencies, education, and certifications.

The proposed salary range for this position is:

Salary Range: $45,427 - $222,211

At DCS, we pride ourselves on providing flexibility that allows employees to balance meaningful work with their personal lives. We offer competitive compensation, benefits, and opportunities for learning and development.

Our broad and competitive mix of benefits is designed to support and protect employees and their families. Our robust benefit offerings include medical, dental, 401k, ESOP, PTO, education reimbursement, work/life balance, parental and other leave programs.

Learn more about our benefits here:  DCS Corp Benefits .