Principal Program Manager

Principal Program ManagerMcBride Consulting has an exciting opportunity for a Principal Program Manager providing support to the Command, Control, Communications, and Battle Management Division (C3BM). Command, Control, Communications, and Battle Management (C3BM) has been tasked with delivering an integrated Department of the Air Force (DAF) Battle Network providing resilient decision advantage and enabling the USAF, USSF, Joint, and Coalition Force to win against the pacing challenge. C3BM supports execution in many different focus areas. C3BM's main efforts are Architecture and Systems Engineering (ASE), Operational Response Team (ORT), and multiple mission integration teams such as Air, Maritime and multiple acquisitions consisting of both the Advanced Battle Management System (ABMS) and Space. The DAF BATTLE NETWORK is the integrated system-of-systems fusing sensors, effectors, and sustainment grids to build situational awareness, make operational decisions, and direct the force to create needed lethal and nonlethal effects in support of the Joint Force Commander's scheme of maneuver. The DAF PEO C3BM has the responsibility of technically and programmatically integrating the DAF's larger system-of-systems architecture needed to deliver an integrated Command and Control (C2) core function for the DAF, Joint, and Coalition forces, by teaming with all other DAF PEOs, as needed. This is a full time position located at Hanscom AFB, Bedford, MA. The Principal Program Manager will provide acquisition and program management support to Government Program Managers and Integrated Product Teams (IPTs) across the acquisition lifecycle. The position supports program execution activities involving cost, schedule, performance, risk management, acquisition documentation, milestone preparation, contractor coordination, and program reporting in support of Air Force acquisition programs. Duties include, but not limited to: Support Government Program Managers in executing acquisition programs in accordance with FAR, DoDI 5000.02, and applicable Air Force guidance and regulations Plan, research, analyze, and assess acquisition projects to support cost, schedule, and performance objectives Provide acquisition program management support to Program Managers and IPT Leads to maintain acquisition battle rhythm and deliver operational capability Support development and review of acquisition documentation including Acquisition Strategies, APBs, LCSPs, Risk Management Plans, milestone briefings, and other program documentation Assist with preparation and review of acquisition reports including DAES, MARs, APBs, SARs, and other statutory and regulatory documentation Support program risk management activities including risk identification, analysis, handling, monitoring, and execution of risk management boards and working groups Develop and support briefings, schedules, status reports, graphics, and acquisition documentation for senior leadership Support source selection activities including development of evaluation criteria, RFP documentation, CDRLs, SOWs, and source selection support documentation Review acquisition and program documentation to ensure consistency, completeness, and compliance with applicable guidance Support implementation and execution of acquisition and development processes in coordination with Government and contractor personnel Assist with program integration activities, contractor deliverable tracking, and schedule management Support preparation and submission of funding documentation including Purchase Requests, MIPRs, and related acquisition documentation Monitor and support interface control and coordination between program systems and stakeholders Provide guidance on acquisition policies, procedures, and program management best practices Support operational planning, capability development, event integration, analysis, and reporting activities Maintain awareness of DoD acquisition reform initiatives and recommend process improvements where applicable