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Senior Program Manager

McBride


Job Location:

Oklahoma City, OK - USA

Monthly Salary: USD 165000 - 165000
Experience Required: 12years
Posted: 14 October 2026 (17 hours ago)
Application Deadline: 11 January 2027
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

McBride Consulting has an exciting opportunity for a Senior Program Manager providing support to the Air Force Life Cycle Management Center/Airborne Warning and Control System (AFLCMC/HBS/WIW). The Airborne Warning and Control System (AWACS) Division has the collective Air Force Materiel Command (AFMC) mission responsibility to deliver airborne Battle Management Command & Control (BMC2) capabilities that support joint allied coalition humanitarian and homeland defense operations. Modernization efforts enable continued involvement with worldwide operations by revitalizing legacy mission systems replacing aging computer architectures integrating multisensor data fusion and improving global expeditionary readiness and availability. Additionally the Division assists in the planned divestiture of the E3 platform and in shaping development of followon capabilities for future airborne C2 systems.


This is a full time Hybrid position located at Tinker AFB OK.


Duties include but not limited to:


  • Support all program management aspects of cost schedule and performance objectives for acquisition programs.
  • Provide program level acquisition support to the Section Chief and 10 Integrated Product Team leads by helping guide successful program execution based on DoD Directives to include 5000.1/2 AFIs to includeAFPD 62-6 AFI 91-117/118/119 99-103 and AFMAN 63-119 helping to maintain the acquisition battle rhythm and deliver warfighter capability.
  • Summarize activities into a weekly program execution chart.
  • Provide guidance on preparation and tailoring of acquisition documents to ensure consistency and accuracy. Documents may include but are not limited to Acquisition Decision Memorandum (ADM) Life Cycle Support Plan (LCSP) Acquisition Strategy Plan (ASP) Acquisition Program Baseline (APB) Risk Management Plans Program Management Reviews and milestone decision briefings.
  • Provide expert Program Management guidance to build Request for Proposal (RFPs) Statement of Work (SOWs) and Contract Data Requirements List (CDRL) and other RFP products
  • Support prepare review and develop acquisition reports including statutory and regulatory acquisition report and milestone review documentation as identified in DoDI 5000.02 (experience with LCMP tool PDAA PMRT WAWF CCaRS etc)
  • Ensure on-time responses for all LCMP suspenses for each program. Check that LCMP updates are timely and in sync with other reports particularly with risks critical events accomplishments and schedule. Particular focus on contracts and funding.

Requirements

Citizenship: Must be a US citizen


Minimum Required Qualifications

Clearance: Top Secret clearance

Education: Bachelors degree in a related field and 12 years of experience in the respective professional discipline being performed five of which must be in DoD. Or

    • 15 years of directly related experience with proper certifications

Preferred Qualifications


Technical Skills

  • Extensive experience in program management support including planning execution and oversight of complex Department of Defense aviation and acquisition programs.
  • Proficiency in cost schedule and performance management including tracking key program metrics analyzing trends and supporting data-driven decision-making.
  • Skilled in risk identification mitigation planning and issue management to support program objectives and minimize execution challenges.
  • Experience developing maintaining and managing program documentation reports briefings milestone reviews and executive-level communications.
  • Knowledge of defense acquisition processes program lifecycle management and support for major weapon system development and sustainment efforts such as the E-7 Wedgetail AWACS.
  • Ability to coordinate and integrate activities across multiple functional areas ensuring alignment between program requirements resources and deliverables.
  • Proficient in utilizing the Microsoft Office Suite including Excel PowerPoint Word and Outlook for program analysis reporting and stakeholder communications.

Interpersonal Skills

  • Exceptional written and verbal communication skills with the ability to present complex program information clearly to leadership customers and cross-functional teams.
  • Strong relationship-building abilities with experience collaborating across government contractor engineering logistics and international partner organizations.
  • Self-starter who demonstrates initiative accountability and the ability to manage competing priorities with minimal supervision.
  • Effective team collaborator capable of fostering cooperation and alignment among diverse stakeholders to achieve program goals.
  • Strong problem-solving and critical-thinking skills enabling identification of program risks and development of practical solutions to support successful execution.
  • Highly organized and detail-oriented professional with excellent time management and situational awareness in fast-paced high-visibility environments.
  • Demonstrated ability to lead through influence rather than authority maintaining professionalism adaptability and credibility while navigating complex stakeholder relationships.

Additional Information

Location: Tinker AFB OK

Travel: 20% (Hanscom AFB Seattle)

Hybrid




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


Required Skills:

Citizenship: Must be a US citizen Minimum Required Qualifications Clearance: Top Secret clearance Education: Bachelors degree in a related field and 12 years of experience in the respective professional discipline being performed five of which must be in DoD. Or 15 years of directly related experience with proper certifications Preferred Qualifications Technical Skills Extensive experience in program management support including planning execution and oversight of complex Department of Defense aviation and acquisition programs. Proficiency in cost schedule and performance management including tracking key program metrics analyzing trends and supporting data-driven decision-making. Skilled in risk identification mitigation planning and issue management to support program objectives and minimize execution challenges. Experience developing maintaining and managing program documentation reports briefings milestone reviews and executive-level communications. Knowledge of defense acquisition processes program lifecycle management and support for major weapon system development and sustainment efforts such as the E-7 Wedgetail AWACS. Ability to coordinate and integrate activities across multiple functional areas ensuring alignment between program requirements resources and deliverables. Proficient in utilizing the Microsoft Office Suite including Excel PowerPoint Word and Outlook for program analysis reporting and stakeholder communications. Interpersonal Skills Exceptional written and verbal communication skills with the ability to present complex program information clearly to leadership customers and cross-functional teams. Strong relationship-building abilities with experience collaborating across government contractor engineering logistics and international partner organizations. Self-starter who demonstrates initiative accountability and the ability to manage competing priorities with minimal supervision. Effective team collaborator capable of fostering cooperation and alignment among diverse stakeholders to achieve program goals. Strong problem-solving and critical-thinking skills enabling identification of program risks and development of practical solutions to support successful execution. Highly organized and detail-oriented professional with excellent time management and situational awareness in fast-paced high-visibility environments. Demonstrated ability to lead through influence rather than authority maintaining professionalism adaptability and credibility while navigating complex stakeholder relationships. Additional Information Location: Tinker AFB OK Travel: 20% (Hanscom AFB Seattle) Hybrid


Required Education:

Education:Bachelors degree in a related field