Senior Program Manager

Job Description

Job Description

McBride Consultingis seeking a Senior Program Manager to support the Tactical Air Traffic Control Command and Control Operations System (TACOS) within the Air Force Life Cycle Management Center/PEO Electronic Systems Directorate (AFLCMC/HB). This directorate manages modernization, development, testing, production, and sustainment for over 140 programs for the U.S. Air Force (USAF) and its allies, playing a critical role in advancing the Air Force's mission.

In this Advisory and Assistance Services (A&AS) role, you will provide expert-level support to Department of Defense (DoD) programs by assisting government leadership with decision-making, planning, and execution throughout the acquisition lifecycle. You will apply your technical and/or professional expertise to ensure compliance with applicable policies and regulations, contribute to mission success, and help deliver critical capabilities to the war fighter.

Duties include, but not limited to:

• Drive cost and schedule efficiencies in acquisition and program management.
  

• Manage cloud-based systems for cost projections and performance tracking.
  

• Apply Agile, CI/CD, DevSecOps, and DevOps methodologies.
  

• Ensure compliance with DoD acquisition policies (DoDI 5000.02 & 5000.75).
  

• Conduct qualitative and quantitative analysis of acquisition programs.
  

• Develop and present acquisition documentation, briefings, and reports.
  

• Support Program Managers in executing acquisition strategies and maintaining program battle rhythm.
  

• Guide contract execution, assessing program health to meet cost, schedule, and performance goals.
  

• Assist in RFP development, including SOWs, SRDs, and CDRLs.
  

• Review acquisition documents for accuracy and consistency.
  

• Collaborate with government and contractors on acquisition execution.
  

• Provide strategic acquisition guidance and policy interpretation.
  

• Support risk management planning, including mitigation strategies.
  

• Develop statutory and regulatory acquisition reports.
  

• Utilize financial and acquisition systems (CCaR, IDECS, EDA) for funding management.
  

• Track contractor deliverables, schedules, and program integration.
  

• Monitor IT system interfaces and assist in contract communications.
  

• Stay updated on DoD acquisition reforms and Air Force policies.
  

• Ensure MPE systems align with operational testing and OFP requirements.
  

• Assess Engineering Change Proposals (ECPs) and contract modifications.
  

Requirements

Citizenship: Must be a US citizen

Minimum Required Qualifications

Clearance: Must have and be able to maintain a Secret Clearance

Preferred Qualifications

Education: Bachelor's degree in a related field and 12 years of experience in the respective technical/professional discipline being performed, five of which must be in the DoD, OR ,

• 15 years of directly related experience, eight of which must be in the DoD.
  

Technical Skills

• DoD Acquisition Program Management
  
• Acquisition Strategy Development (ASP)
  
• Request for Information (RFI) and Request for Proposal (RFP) development
  
• Statement of Work (SOW) development
  
• Program planning, execution, and scheduling
  
• Cost, schedule, and performance management
  
• Milestone documentation and acquisition lifecycle support
  
• Source selection support
  
• Leadership briefings and executive-level presentations
  
• Microsoft Office 365 and SharePoint
  

Interpersonal Skills

• Strong leadership and team management abilities
  
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  
• Ability to collaborate across multidisciplinary teams (Program Management, Engineering, Logistics, Cybersecurity, Configuration Management, and Government stakeholders)
  
• Critical thinking and sound decision-making
  
• Strong organizational and time management skills
  
• Ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced acquisition environment
  
• Relationship-building with government, military, and contractor personnel
  
• Confident presenter with executive briefing experience
  
• Adaptable and proactive problem solver
  
• Self-motivated with a collaborative, team-first mindset
  

Additional Information

Location: Hanscom AFB

Travel: Travel may be required at the customer's discretion

Onsite

Benefits

• 401(k)
  
• Dental insurance
  
• Health insurance
  
• Life insurance
  
• Paid time off
  
• Professional development assistance
  
• Referral program
  
• Vision insurance