Principal Program Manager

McBride; Lincoln (MA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Professional development assistance

Referral program

Vision insurance

Job summary

McBride Consulting is seeking a Principal Program Manager to provide acquisition and program management support for the C3BM division. The role is based at Hanscom AFB in Bedford, MA and requires coordinating with Government Program Managers and IPTs across the lifecycle to deliver cost, schedule, performance objectives and regulatory compliance.

The position emphasizes developing briefings and acquisition documentation, maintaining acquisition battle rhythm, and ensuring alignment with FAR,

Qualifications

• Citizenship: Must be a US citizen
• Must have and be able to maintain a Top Secret Clearance with SCI eligibility
• Experience with DoD DoDI 5000 acquisition guidance and best practices

Responsibilities

• Support Government Program Managers in executing acquisition programs per FAR and Air Force guidance
• Plan, research, analyze, and assess acquisition projects to meet cost, schedule, and performance objectives
• Provide management support to IPT Leads to maintain acquisition battle rhythm and deliver capabilities
• Prepare and review Acquisition Strategies, APBs, LCSPs, and risk management plans
• Assist with preparation and review of DAES, MARs, APBs, SARs, and related documentation
• Support risk management activities including risk identification, analysis, and escalation
• Develop briefings, schedules, status reports, and graphics for senior leadership
• Support source selection activities including evaluation criteria, RFPs, SOWs, and CDRLs
• Review program documentation for consistency and compliance with guidance
• Support integration activities and contractor deliverables tracking
• Prepare funding documentation like MIPRs and Purchase Requests
• Monitor interface control between program systems and stakeholders
• Provide guidance on acquisition policies and best practices
• Support operational planning, capability development, and reporting

Skills

Leadership

Independent work

Mentoring

Communication

Executive briefings

Analytical skills

Collaboration

Adaptability

Tools

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

Job description

McBride Consulting has an exciting opportunity for a Principal 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.

The DAF BATTLE NETWORK is the integrated system-of-systems fusing sensors, effectors, and sustainment grids to build situational awareness, make operational decisions, and direct the force to create needed lethal and nonlethal effects in support of the Joint Force Commander’s scheme of maneuver. The DAF PEO C3BM has the responsibility of technically and programmatically integrating the DAF’s larger system-of-systems architecture needed to deliver an integrated Command and Control (C2) core function for the DAF, Joint, and Coalition forces, by teaming with all other DAF PEOs, as needed.

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

The Principal 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

Requirements

Citizenship: Must be a US citizen

Minimum Required Qualifications

Clearance

Must have and be able to maintain a Top Secret Level Clearance with SCI eligibility

Preferred Qualifications

• 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.

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)


• Dental insurance


• Health insurance


• Life insurance


• Paid time off


• Professional development assistance


• Referral program


• Vision insurance

McBride is an Equal Opportunity Employer. McBride Consulting does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.