Program Management Journeyman

McBride; Lincoln (MA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Referral program

Job summary

McBride Consulting seeks a Program Manager to support AFLCMC/ES at Hanscom AFB, MA. The role spans acquisition planning, cost/schedule/performance management, and risk oversight across lifecycles. You will craft documentation, brief senior leadership, and coordinate with IPTs and contractors to ensure mission success.

Requirements include U.S. citizenship and Secret clearance, with DoD program experience and strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's in a related field with DoD experience.
• 7 years of directly related DoD experience, 5 in the DoD.

Responsibilities

• Support Government PMs in executing acquisition programs per FAR/DoD guidance.
• Plan, analyze, and assess acquisition projects for cost, schedule, and performance.
• Provide acquisition management support to IPTs and PMRs.
• Develop and review Acquisition Strategies, APBs, LCSPs, and risk plans.
• Support acquisition reporting and milestone briefs.
• Coordinate with Government and contractor teams.

Skills

Program management

Risk management

Communication

Team leadership

Agile/DevSecOps

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in related field

DoD experience required

Tools

CCaR

IDECS

EDA

MS Office

IMS/EVM

Job description

Hanscom Afb, United States | Posted on 07/20/2026

McBride is a certified Minority‑Owned Business Enterprise (MBE), Service‑Disabled Veteran‑Owned Small Business (SDVOSB), and Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) management and IT consulting firm with significant professional services experience that includes IT transformation, project management, digital transformation, strategic planning, business process improvement, change management, human capital management, disaster recovery, and operations.

Job Description

McBride Consulting has an exciting opportunity for a Program Manager to support the Air Force Life Cycle Management Center Electronic Systems PEO (AFLCMC/ES). The Electronic Systems System (ESS) Division, aka Force Protection Division, is responsible for managing and executing the modernization, design, development, testing, fielding, and sustainment of the various software and hardware within the ESS Portfolio.

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

The 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 are 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 U.S. citizen.

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

Education:

• Bachelor's or Master's Degree in a related field with 3 years of experience, 3 of which must be in DoD.
• 7 years of directly related experience, 5 of which must be in the DoD.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Clearance.
• Education: Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in a related field with 3 years of experience, 3 of which must be in DoD, or 7 years of directly related experience, 5 of which must be in the DoD.

Technical Skills:

• DoD acquisition program management support across the acquisition lifecycle.
• Knowledge of FAR, DoDI 5000.02, AFI 63‑101/20‑101, and related acquisition guidance.
• Program risk management and acquisition reporting.
• Cost, schedule, and performance management.
• Development and review of acquisition documentation and milestone packages.
• Experience supporting IPTs, PMRs, and acquisition reviews.
• Familiarity with Agile methodologies, DevSecOps, and cloud‑based systems.
• Experience with acquisition and financial systems, including CCaR, IDECS, EDA, and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Knowledge of EVM analysis and Integrated Master Schedules (IMS).

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.

Location: Hanscom AFB, MA

Travel: Travel may be required at the customer’s discretion.

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program

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.