Senior Program Manager

Job Description
McBride Consulting 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 Force's mission.

Responsibilities

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

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 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 APX-119 transponder product line

Additional Information

Location: Hanscomb AFB, MA

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