McBride is seeking a Senior Program Manager to support the Communications Navigation Surveillance/Air Traffic Management (CNS/ATM) Center of Excellence (COE) 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 Forces mission.
Responsibilities
Duties include but not limited to:
- Drive cost and schedule efficiencies in acquisition and program management
- Manage cloudbased 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 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
- 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
Additional Information
Location: Hanscomb AFB MA
Requirements
Qualifications
Citizenship: Must be a US citizen
Minimum Required Qualifications
Clearance:Must have and be able to maintain a Secret Clearance
Education: Bachelor s Degree in a related field and 20 years of experience 15 years of which must be in the DoD OR
- 30 years of directly related experience 20 years of which must be in the DoD
- Indepth understanding of systems acquisition and program management principles (DoDI 5000.02/5000.75
- Strong verbal and written communication skills to create highquality acquisition documents and briefings
- Familiarity with USAF schedules production constraints and budgeting processes
- Proficient in drafting acquisition documentation (e.g. PWS/SOWs budgets schedules presentations)
Preferred Qualifications
Education: 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
- Technical expertise in platform program needs and the APX119 transponder product line
Benefits
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Referral program
- Vision insurance
Citizenship: Must be a US citizen Minimum Required Qualifications Clearance:Active Secret Clearance Education: BA Degree or an additional 5 years of relevant Experience Years of Experience:10+ years of relevant acquisition and program management experience Preferred Qualifications Education: Masters Degree Years of experience: 15+ years of relevant experience Technical Skills Proficiency in Microsoft PowerPoint and Excel Familiarity with LOA (Letter of Offer and Acceptance) development and FMS tools Interpersonal Skills Experience engaging with foreign military representatives across officer and enlisted ranks Cross-cultural communication skills and international exposure
Education
Citizenship: Must be a US citizen Minimum Required Qualifications Clearance:Must have and be able to maintain a Secret Clearance Education: Bachelor s Degree in a related field and 20 years of experience, 15 years of which must be in the DoD OR 30 years of directly related experience, 20 years of which must be in the DoD In-depth understanding of systems acquisition and program management principles (DoDI 5000.02/5000.75 Strong verbal and written communication skills to create high-quality