Program Manager, Senior - Top Secret

DCS Corporation; Oklahoma City (OK); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

DCS Corporation is seeking a Senior Program Manager to provide top-tier acquisition and program management support to the AFLCMC/HBS/WIW for the AWACS division. The role focuses on cost, schedule, and performance management across complex DoD programs, aligning cross-functional teams and ensuring timely reporting.

Based in a hybrid role at Tinker AFB, OK, the candidate will guide the preparation of key documents and acquisition milestones, coordinating with IPT leads and external stakeholders to

Qualifications

• U.S. citizenship required.
• Top Secret clearance required.
• High School Diploma plus 16 years of experience.
• Bachelor's degree in a related field and 12 years of DoD experience, or 15 years with certifications.

Responsibilities

• Manage cost, schedule, and performance objectives for DoD acquisition programs.
• Provide program-level guidance to section leadership and 10 IPT leads.
• Prepare and tailor acquisition documents (ADM, LCSP, ASP, APB, risk plans, PMRs).
• Develop RFPs, SOWs, and CDRLs and other RFP products.
• Prepare, review, and develop acquisition reports and milestone briefs.
• Ensure timely LCMP updates and synchronization with risk, schedule, and milestones.

Skills

Program management

Cost, schedule, performance

Risk management

Documentation & briefs

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related field

Tools

LCMP tool

PDAA

PMRT

WAWF

CCaRS

Job description

DCS has an exciting opportunity for a Senior 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 multisensor data fusion, and improving global expeditionary readiness and availability. Additionally, the Division assists in the planned divestiture of the E3 platform and in shaping development of followon capabilities for future airborne C2 systems.

This is a full-time Hybrid position located at Tinker AFB, OK.

Essential Job Functions

Duties include, but not limited to:

• Support all program management aspects of cost, schedule, and performance objectives for acquisition programs.
• Provide program level acquisition support to the Section Chief and 10 Integrated Product Team leads by helping guide successful program execution based on DoD Directives to include 5000.1/2, AFIs to include 62-601, 63-101, 63-124, 63-1201, AFPD 62-6, AFI 91-117/118/119, 99-103, and AFMAN 63-119, helping to maintain the acquisition battle rhythm and deliver warfighter capability.
• Summarize activities into a weekly program execution chart.
• Provide guidance on preparation and tailoring of acquisition documents to ensure consistency and accuracy. Documents may include, but are not limited to, Acquisition Decision Memorandum (ADM), Life Cycle Support Plan (LCSP), Acquisition Strategy Plan (ASP), Acquisition Program Baseline (APB), Risk Management Plans, Program Management Reviews, and milestone decision briefings.
• Provide expert Program Management guidance to build Request for Proposal (RFPs), Statement of Work (SOWs), and Contract Data Requirements List (CDRL), and other RFP products
• Support, prepare, review and develop acquisition reports, including statutory and regulatory acquisition report and milestone review documentation as identified in DoDI 5000.02 (experience with LCMP tool, PDAA, PMRT, WAWF, CCaRS etc)
• Ensure on-time responses for all LCMP suspenses for each program. Check that LCMP updates are timely and in sync with other reports, particularly with risks, critical events, accomplishments, and schedule. Particular focus on contracts and funding.

Travel: 20% (Hanscom AFB, Seattle)

Required Skills

Due to the sensitivity of the customer, U.S. citizenship is required.

Top Secret clearance.

High School Diploma plus 16 years of experience.

Desired Skills

Bachelor's degree in a related field and 12 years of experience in the respective professional discipline being performed, five of which must be in DoD OR 15 years of directly related experience with proper certifications.

Technical Skills

• Extensive experience in program management support, including planning, execution, and oversight of complex Department of Defense aviation and acquisition programs.
• Proficiency in cost, schedule, and performance management, including tracking key program metrics, analyzing trends, and supporting data-driven decision-making.
• Skilled in risk identification, mitigation planning, and issue management to support program objectives and minimize execution challenges.
• Experience developing, maintaining, and managing program documentation, reports, briefings, milestone reviews, and executive-level communications.
• Knowledge of defense acquisition processes, program lifecycle management, and support for major weapon system development and sustainment efforts such as the E-7 Wedgetail AWACS.
• Ability to coordinate and integrate activities across multiple functional areas, ensuring alignment between program requirements, resources, and deliverables.
• Proficient in utilizing the Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and Outlook, for program analysis, reporting, and stakeholder communications.

Interpersonal Skills

• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills with the ability to present complex program information clearly to leadership, customers, and cross-functional teams.
• Strong relationship-building abilities with experience collaborating across government, contractor, engineering, logistics, and international partner organizations.
• Self-starter who demonstrates initiative, accountability, and the ability to manage competing priorities with minimal supervision.
• Effective team collaborator capable of fostering cooperation and alignment among diverse stakeholders to achieve program goals.
• Strong problem-solving and critical-thinking skills, enabling identification of program risks and development of practical solutions to support successful execution.
• Highly organized and detail-oriented professional with excellent time management and situational awareness in fast-paced, high-visibility environments.
• Demonstrated ability to lead through influence rather than authority, maintaining professionalism, adaptability, and credibility while navigating complex stakeholder relationships.