Senior Program Manager

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Hanscom AFB, MA, USA
In-Office
Senior level
Information Technology • Professional Services • Consulting
The Role
Provide senior advisory support for DoD acquisition of TACOS: drive cost/schedule efficiencies, apply Agile/DevSecOps, develop acquisition documentation (RFPs, SOWs), manage contractor deliverables, use financial systems (CCaR/IDECS/EDA), and ensure compliance with DoD acquisition policies to deliver capabilities for operational testing and sustainment.
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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

Skills Required

  • US citizenship
  • Must have and be able to maintain a Secret Clearance
  • Bachelor's degree in a related field with 12 years experience (5 in DoD) OR 15 years directly related experience (8 in DoD)
  • DoD Acquisition Program Management
  • Acquisition Strategy Development (ASP)
  • RFI and RFP development
  • Statement of Work (SOW) development
  • Program planning, execution, and scheduling
  • Cost, schedule, and performance management
  • Milestone documentation and acquisition lifecycle support (DoDI 5000.02 & 5000.75)
  • Source selection support
  • Leadership briefings and executive-level presentations
  • Microsoft Office 365 and SharePoint
  • Utilize financial and acquisition systems (CCaR, IDECS, EDA)
  • Apply Agile, CI/CD, DevSecOps, and DevOps methodologies
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What We Do

McBride Consulting, LLC is a minority and Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) management and IT consulting firm with significant experience supporting Federal, state, local, commercial, and multi-lateral organizations.

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