Program Manager, Journeyman - Secret

DCS Corp; Bedford, Northern (MA, KY); Hybrid; USD 73,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

401k

ESOP

Job summary

DCS Corp, based at Hanscom AFB, MA, is seeking a Program Manager to provide acquisition and program management support for AWACS modernization. The role involves coordinating with PMs, IPT Leads, and senior leadership to ensure cost, schedule, and performance targets are met.

Applicants should have a related bachelor’s degree with 5 years of DoD experience or 8 years in the field with 5 years DoD experience and an active Secret clearance.

Qualifications

• U.S. Citizenship required.
• Bachelor’s Degree in a related field with 5 years of experience, or 8 years in the field with 5 years DoD experience.
• Active Secret Clearance required.

Responsibilities

• Provide program-level acquisition support to the PM and IPT Leads to ensure disciplined execution.
• Advise program leadership on overall program health and options to maintain cost, schedule, and performance objectives.
• Interpret, coordinate, and execute acquisition project assignments; identify and resolve issues with significant impact to acquisition and sustainment efforts.
• Monitor and assess program integration plans and interface control between systems.
• Develop, prepare, and review acquisition reports and senior leadership briefings; maintain program documentation.

Skills

Program management

Cost/schedule/performance

DoD processes

MS Office

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree (related field)

5+ years DoD experience / 8 years in field

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

DCS has an exciting opportunity for a Program Manager providing support to the Air Force Life Cycle Management Center/Airborne Warning and Control System (AFLCMC/HBS/WIW). The Airborne Warning and Control System (AWACS) Division, has the collective Air Force Materiel Command (AFMC) mission responsibility to deliver airborne Battle Management Command & Control (BMC2) capabilities that support joint, allied, coalition, humanitarian, and homeland defense operations. Modernization efforts enable continued involvement with worldwide operations by revitalizing legacy mission systems, replacing aging computer architectures, integrating multi‑sensor data fusion, and improving global expeditionary readiness and availability. Additionally, the Division assists in the planned divestiture of the E‑3 platform and in shaping development of follow‑on capabilities for future airborne C2 systems.

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

Essential Job Functions:

Duties include, but not limited to:

Program & Acquisition Management

• Provide program-level acquisition support to the Program Manager (PM) and Integrated Product Team (IPT) Leads to ensure disciplined execution, acquisition battle rhythm, and delivery of warfighter capability
• Advise program leadership on overall program health and options to maintain cost, schedule, and performance objectives
• Interpret, coordinate, and execute acquisition project assignments; identify and resolve issues with significant impact to acquisition and sustainment efforts
• Compare program direction and plans for alignment and consistency across stakeholders
• Monitor and assess program integration plans and interface control between systems

Acquisition Strategy & Policy Compliance

• Assist with planning, evaluating, and implementing acquisition strategies, including traditional, Middle Tier of Acquisition (MTA), and Urgent Capability pathways
• Provide non-technical acquisition expertise and guidance in accordance with DoD and Air Force acquisition policies, directives, and instructions
• Identify and resolve policy disconnects; provide policy interpretation and recommendations to program leadership
• Track acquisition reform initiatives and recommend updates to programs impacted by policy changes

Contracting, RFP & Source Selection Support

• Provide program management inputs to RFPs, including system requirements, SOWs, SRDs, CDRLs, and evaluation criteria
• Assist with development of source selection strategies and provide administrative and evaluation support
• Review and track prime contractor deliverables, schedules, and contractual performance
• Assist with drafting contractual correspondence related to program management issues

Program Reporting & Senior Leadership Briefings

• Develop, prepare, and review acquisition reports and statutory documentation in support of milestone decisions and program oversight
• Support preparation of senior-level briefings, graphics, schedules, and program status updates
• Maintain recurring program documentation such as MARs, APBs, DAES inputs, SARs, and supplemental acquisition reports
• Utilize DoD-mandated and specialized systems to support reporting, documentation, and execution

Risk, Schedule & Performance Management

• Develop, maintain, and execute program risk management plans; facilitate risk identification, analysis, handling, and monitoring
• Support risk management boards and working groups; document outcomes and action items
• Analyze contractor and subcontractor risk management processes
• Coordinate with program scheduling personnel and correlate EVM cost performance data with Integrated Master Schedule (IMS) CDRLs

Financial & Funding Support

• Provide direct support for preparation and submission of funding documents, including purchase requests, MIPRs, and obligation/spend plans
• Support cost and schedule reduction initiatives across acquisition and development efforts
• Evaluate funding realism and cost impacts in support of acquisition strategies and execution decisions

Advisory & Leadership Support

• Provide expert acquisition and program management guidance to division chiefs and program/project managers
• Advise PMs on best-practice program management principles to improve processes, increase efficiency, and achieve cost avoidance
• Support life-cycle logistics considerations and operational supportability planning

Travel: 20% (OK, Wright Pat., Seattle)

Required Skills:

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

Bachelor’s Degree in a related field and 5 years of experience in the respective technical/professional discipline being performed, 3 of which must be in the DoD OR 8 years of experience in the respective technical/professional discipline being performed, 5 of which must be in the DoD.

Must have an active Secret Clearance.

Desired Skills:

Technical Skills

• Provide program management support focused on cost, schedule, and performance for the E‑7 platform
• Track, analyze, and brief program metrics within established guidelines
• Apply DoD acquisition processes and program documentation standards relevant to AWACS modernization
• Use Microsoft Office Suite for reporting, scheduling, documentation, and communication
• Identify risks, troubleshoot issues, and recommend solutions across technical and programmatic areas

Interpersonal Skills

• Communicate clearly and professionally in written and verbal formats with government and contractor teams
• Collaborate effectively with cross‑functional, geographically dispersed stakeholders supporting AWACS programs
• Work independently as a self‑starter while following established PM processes and guidelines
• Demonstrate sound judgment, adaptability, and critical thinking when navigating evolving program needs
• Maintain professionalism and build strong working relationships within the AWACS enterprise
• Contribute positively to team dynamics, ensuring coordination across multiple major defense contractor partners

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: $73,160 - $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.