Senior Program Manager

McBride Consulting

$100K — $130K *
Aerospace & Defense
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • US citizenship required
  • Top Secret clearance mandatory
  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in a relevant field
  • 8 years of related experience, with 5 years in a DoD setting
  • Expertise in acquisition program management
  • Strong knowledge of DoDI 5000 series acquisition processes
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite

Responsibilities

  • Support acquisition programs in line with FAR and Air Force regulations
  • Plan and assess acquisition projects for cost and performance
  • Provide program management support to maintain acquisition rhythm
  • Develop and review acquisition documentation
  • Assist in preparation of various acquisition reports
  • Support risk management activities and boards
  • Prepare briefings and status reports for senior leadership
  • Monitor coordination between program systems and stakeholders

Benefits

  • 401(k)
  • Dental insurance
  • Health insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Professional development assistance
  • Referral program
  • Vision insurance
Full Job Description
Job Description
McBride Consulting has an exciting opportunity for a Senior Program Manager providing support to the Command, Control, Communications, and Battle Management Division (C3BM).

Command, Control, Communications, and Battle Management (C3BM) has been tasked with delivering an integrated Department of the Air Force (DAF) Battle Network providing resilient decision advantage and enabling the USAF, USSF, Joint, and Coalition Force to win against the pacing challenge. C3BM supports execution in many different focus areas. C3BM's main efforts are Architecture and Systems Engineering (ASE), Operational Response Team (ORT), and multiple mission integration teams such as Air, Maritime, and multiple acquisitions consisting of both the Advanced Battle Management System (ABMS) and Space.

This is a full-time position located at Hanscom AFB, Bedford, MA.

**THIS POSITION IS CONTINGENT UPON AWARD**

The Senior Program Manager will provide acquisition and program management support to Government Program Managers and Integrated Product Teams (IPTs) across the acquisition lifecycle. The position supports program execution activities involving cost, schedule, performance, risk management, acquisition documentation, milestone preparation, contractor coordination, and program reporting in support of Air Force acquisition programs.

Duties include, but not limited to:

  • Support Government Program Managers in executing acquisition programs in accordance with FAR, DoDI 5000.02, and applicable Air Force guidance and regulations
  • Plan, research, analyze, and assess acquisition projects to support cost, schedule, and performance objectives
  • Provide acquisition program management support to Program Managers and IPT Leads to maintain acquisition battle rhythm and deliver operational capability
  • Support development and review of acquisition documentation including Acquisition Strategies, APBs, LCSPs, Risk Management Plans, milestone briefings, and other program documentation
  • Assist with preparation and review of acquisition reports including DAES, MARs, APBs, SARs, and other statutory and regulatory documentation
  • Support program risk management activities including risk identification, analysis, handling, monitoring, and execution of risk management boards and working groups
  • Develop and support briefings, schedules, status reports, graphics, and acquisition documentation for senior leadership
  • Support source selection activities including development of evaluation criteria, RFP documentation, CDRLs, SOWs, and source selection support documentation
  • Review acquisition and program documentation to ensure consistency, completeness, and compliance with applicable guidance
  • Support implementation and execution of acquisition and development processes in coordination with Government and contractor personnel
  • Assist with program integration activities, contractor deliverable tracking, and schedule management
  • Support preparation and submission of funding documentation including Purchase Requests, MIPRs, and related acquisition documentation
  • Monitor and support interface control and coordination between program systems and stakeholders
  • Provide guidance on acquisition policies, procedures, and program management best practices
  • Support operational planning, capability development, event integration, analysis, and reporting activities
  • Maintain awareness of DoD acquisition reform initiatives and recommend process improvements where applicable

**THIS POSITION IS CONTINGENT UPON AWARD**

Requirements

Citizenship: Must be a US citizen

Minimum Required Qualifications

Clearance: Must have and be able to maintain a Top Secret level clearance

Preferred Qualifications

Education: Bachelor's or Master's Degree in a relevant professional discipline

Years of experience: 8 years of directly related experience with 5 years in a DoD setting

Technical Skills
  • Acquisition Program Management
  • DoDI 5000 Series Acquisition Processes
  • Cost, Schedule, and Performance Management
  • Program Risk Management
  • Acquisition Documentation Development and Review
  • Acquisition Reporting (DAES, MARs, APBs, SARs)
  • Source Selection Support
  • RFP, SOW, and CDRL Development
  • Program Integration and Contractor Management
  • Microsoft Office Suite
Interpersonal Skills
  • Proven leadership skills with the ability to lead multiple efforts simultaneously
  • Ability to work independently with minimal oversight
  • Strong mentoring and team development capabilities
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Ability to develop and deliver executive-level briefings
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Ability to collaborate effectively with Government and contractor personnel
  • Ability to perform in a fast-paced, high-visibility environment

Additional Information

Location: Hanscom AFB, Bedford, MA

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

Benefits

  • 401(k)
  • Dentalinsurance
  • Healthinsurance
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Professionaldevelopment assistance
  • Referralprogram
  • Visioninsurance

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