Contracting Program Manager, Senior - Secret

DCS Corporation; Bedford (MA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

401k

ESOP

PTO

Job summary

DCS Corporation in Bedford, MA, is seeking a Senior Contracting Program Manager to support the C3C/Kessel Run Division at Hanscom AFB.

You will provide acquisition and program management support across the DoD lifecycle, handling RFPs, milestones, documentation, and coordination with IPTs. This role requires a Secret clearance and a strong background in DoD contracting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required and 12+ years of relevant experience.
• Secret clearance required and ability to maintain it.
• Experience with DoD acquisition processes and DoDI 5000.02.
• Strong communication and leadership skills.
• Ability to work with Government and contractor teams.

Responsibilities

• Provide program management support across the acquisition lifecycle.
• Develop and review acquisition documentation and milestones.
• Coordinate with IPTs and government program managers.
• Support source selection strategies and RFP development.
• Ensure policy compliance and risk management.

Skills

Program management

DoD programs

Secret clearance

Acquisition lifecycle

RFP support

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

MS Office

IDECS

EDA

CCaR

Job description

DCS has an exciting opportunity for a Senior Contracting Program Manager providing support to the C3C/Kessel Run (KR) Division. Specifically, this will be supporting the C3C/Kessel Run contracting office.

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

The Senior Contracting 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.

Essential Job Functions:

Support program leadership with analysis, solutions, and recommendations to ensure successful contract execution and overall program health.

Provide expert Program Management input for RFPs, including system specifications, EW Systems (SRDs), SOWs, CDRLs, and other proposal materials.

Review acquisition documents (ADMs, LCSPs, Acquisition Strategies, APBs, Risk Management Plans, PMRs, milestone briefings) and provide programmatic assessments for consistency and accuracy.

Prepare, review, and support statutory/regulatory acquisition reports and milestone documentation in accordance with DoDI 5000.02.

Support acquisition and development processes with Government stakeholders and prime contractors.

Apply nontechnical acquisition management expertise aligned with DoDD 5000.1, DoDI 5000.02, NSSAP 0302, and applicable DoD/AF/AFMC/AFLCMC directives.

Assist in planning and evaluating acquisition strategies, including policy compliance, technical requirements, risk assessment, market research, and deliverable evaluation. Support Urgent Capability and Middle Tier Acquisition activities per DoDI 5000.80 and 5000.81.

Develop and maintain acquisition documentation (MARs, SARs, DAES, APBs) for ACAT I-III programs using tools such as MS Office, IDECS, EDA, CCaR, and other DoD/OSD systems.

Provide critical support to Life Cycle Logistics and operational sustainment activities.

Coordinate and interpret acquisition project requirements, providing recommendations on complex issues affecting program execution.

Review and track prime contractor deliverables and schedules.

Assess program integration plans and provide feedback.

Draft contractual correspondence related to program management.

Support source selection strategies, evaluation criteria, RFP development, and administrative processes.

Monitor DoD acquisition reform updates and recommend program adjustments related to RDC, Evolutionary Acquisition, Spiral Development, and Incremental Development.

Identify and communicate policy gaps, interpretations, and management needs across acquisition efforts.

Travel may be required at the customer's discretion

Required Skills:

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

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.

Must have and be able to maintain a Secret Level Clearance.

Technical Skills

• PCO Prep.
• Contract Close Out.
• Financial Reconciliation / MOCS.
• Review of documents from the program management staff
• Mentoring and Training of Acquisition staff.
• Familiar with cloud-based systems, including management and projection of cost and performance.
• Familiar with agile methods and CI/CD, DevSecOps and DevOps principals.
• 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.

Interpersonal Skills

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to develop and present briefings to senior leadership.
• Strong analytical and organizational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced acquisition environment.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within Government and contractor teams.

Pay Range and Benefits

There are a variety of factors that can influence salary at DCS Corp, including but not limited to, geographic location, Federal Government contract labor categories and wage rates, relevant prior work experience, specific skills and competencies, education, and certifications.

The proposed salary range for this position is:

Salary Range: $90,220 - $150,000

At DCS, we pride ourselves on providing flexibility that allows employees to balance meaningful work with their personal lives. We offer competitive compensation, benefits, and opportunities for learning and development.

Our broad and competitive mix of benefits is designed to support and protect employees and their families. Our robust benefit offerings include medical, dental, 401k, ESOP, PTO, education reimbursement, work/life balance, parental and other leave programs.

Learn more about our benefits here: DCS Corp Benefits.