DCS Corp

Program Manager, Senior - Secret

DCS Corp$90K — $170K *
Aerospace & Defense
11 - 15 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Active U.S. Secret Clearance
  • Bachelor's degree with 12 years of experience in DoD programs or 15 years with 8 years in DoD programs
  • Strong understanding of DoDI 5000.02 and 5000.75
  • Expertise in systems acquisition and program management
  • Proficient in qualitative and quantitative analysis for evaluating acquisition programs
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills in a program and acquisition context

Responsibilities

  • Provide expert acquisition support to Program Managers and Integrated Product Team Leads
  • Ensure compliance with DoD directives and policies throughout program execution
  • Conduct in-depth reviews of acquisition documents and prepare milestone briefings
  • Develop and maintain detailed program health reports and documentation
  • Manage program risk assessments and facilitate risk management boards
  • Assist in formulating source selection strategies and evaluating contractor proposals
  • Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure operational alignment of mission planning systems
  • Contribute to lifecycle logistics and sustainment strategies for mission readiness

Benefits

  • Support for professional development and continued education
  • Engagement with a significant number of programs within the ISR SOF portfolio
  • Opportunity to work within a collaborative defense-focused environment
  • Involvement in high-profile acquisition projects for the USAF and foreign allies
  • Work at historic military bases with a focus on national defense and security
Full Job Description
DCS has an exciting opportunity for a Senior Program Manager providing support to the Air Force Life Cycle Management Center/ISR SOF (AFLCMC/HB). The Air Force Program Execution Office for PEO ISR SOF has the collective Air Force Materiel Command (AFMC) mission responsibility to manage and execute the modernization, development, testing, production, fielding, and sustainment of the ISR SOF portfolio, which includes over 200 programs for the United States Air Force (USAF) and foreign allies. AFLCMC/PEO ISR SOF is headquartered at Wright Patterson Air Force Base, OH with geographically separated operating units CONUS and OCONUS. This position supports the AWACS and E7 Aircraft Division, which includes a large FMS Unit. This WIW Division is located at Tinker AFB, Hanscom AFB, Eglin AFB, Seattle WA and several OCONUS positions.

This is a full-time position located at Hanscom Air Force Base, MA. This position will specifically support the E7 program office, focusing on the acquisition documentation required for a new major acquisition program entering the acquisition chain.

Essential Job Functions:

Acquisition and Program Support: Provide program-level acquisition support to Program Managers and Integrated Product Team Leads, guiding program execution to meet cost, schedule, and performance objectives. Ensure adherence to DoD directives and policies, including DoDI 5000.02, DoDI 5000.80, and DoDI 5000.81.

Contract Execution and Oversight: Support contract execution through expert analysis and solutions, including reviewing acquisition documents, milestone decision briefings, and risk management plans. Prepare inputs for RFPs such as system specifications, SOWs, and CDRLs.

Program Health Analysis: Evaluate program health, advise leadership on options to maintain objectives, and assist in planning acquisition strategies that align with DoD and Air Force policies.

Documentation and Reporting: Develop and maintain acquisition reports (e.g., MAR, DAES, APB), prepare briefings, and ensure consistency across program deliverables. Utilize tools such as CCaR, IDECS, and EDA.

Risk Management: Develop, maintain, and execute program risk management plans, facilitating risk identification, analysis, and mitigation while coordinating program risk boards and working groups.

Source Selection and Contract Administration: Assist in developing source selection strategies, evaluation criteria, and RFP documentation. Provide recommendations for incentive clauses and evaluate contractor proposals.

Mission Planning and Operational Support: Oversee Mission Planning Environment (MPE) systems to ensure they meet operational and testing requirements. Coordinate with stakeholders to align MPE capabilities with operational flight program schedules.

Lifecycle Logistics and Sustainment: Provide critical support for lifecycle logistics, operational planning, and sustainment strategies, ensuring mission readiness and effective system integration.

Policy and Process Improvement: Monitor DoD acquisition reforms and advise leadership on process improvements, cost avoidance strategies, and policy interpretations. Ensure compliance with updated regulations and directives.

Stakeholder Engagement: Collaborate with division branch chiefs, program managers, and contractors to provide expert guidance, streamline integration, and address programmatic issues affecting overall performance.

Required Skills:

Due to the sensitivity of customer related requirements, U.S. Citizenship is required.

Must have an Active Secret Clearance.

Bachelor's degree, and minimum of 12 years of experience, including at least 5 years supporting DoD programs, OR 15 years of experience, including at least 8 years supporting DoD programs.

Comprehensive knowledge of principles, policies and practices of systems acquisition and program management, as defined in DoDI 5000.02 and 5000.75, as well as knowledge of roles and relationships within the DoD and the Air Force.

Possess knowledge of qualitative and quantitative techniques for gathering, analyzing, and measuring the effectiveness, efficiency and productivity of acquisition programs.

Possesses the ability to effectively communicate orally and in writing, providing quality acquisition and program documentation including but not limited to briefings, documents, and plans.

Desired Skills:

Master's degree, and minimum of 10 years of experience, including at least 5 years supporting DoD programs.

Salary Range $90,220-$170,000

About DCS Corp

DCS Corp is a defense and aerospace company that provides engineering and technical support services to clients in the United States government and commercial sectors. The company was founded in 1977 and has grown to become a leading provider of engineering and technical services in the defense and aerospace industries. DCS Corp's services include systems engineering, software development, and logistics support, among others. The company is known for its expertise in advanced technology and has been recognized for its contributions to the defense and aerospace industries.
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