Program Manager, Senior - TS

DCS Corp; Bedford (MA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

DCS Corp is seeking a Senior Program Manager at Hanscom AFB in Bedford, MA. This role focuses on supporting government program managers across acquisition programs in accordance with FAR, DoDI 5000.02, and Air Force guidance.

You will plan, analyze, and manage programs to ensure cost, schedule, and performance objectives are met. The position requires a proactive leader with DoD experience, TS/SCI eligibility, and strong communication skills to produce briefings, reports, and documentation for

Qualifications

• U.S. citizenship required and Top Secret/SCI eligibility clearance.
• Bachelor's degree with 12 years related experience, 5 in a DoD setting; or Master's degree.
• Experience with DoDI 5000 series and DoD acquisition practices.

Responsibilities

• Support Government Program Managers in executing acquisition programs per FAR, DoDI 5000.02, and Air Force guidance.
• Plan and analyze acquisition projects to support cost, schedule, and performance objectives.
• Provide program management support to maintain acquisition battle rhythm and deliver capability.
• Assist with acquisition docs such as Acquisition Strategies, APBs, LCSPs, Risk Management Plans, and milestone briefings.
• Prepare and review acquisition reports (DAES, MARs, APBs, SARs) and other regulatory docs.
• Support risk management activities including risk identification, analysis, and monitoring.
• Develop briefings, schedules, status reports, graphics, and documentation for senior leadership.
• Support source selection activities including RFPs, SOWs, CDRLs, and evaluation criteria.
• Review docs for consistency, completeness, and compliance with guidance.
• Assist with program integration, contractor management, and deliverable tracking.
• Support funding documentation (Purchase Requests, MIPRs) and interface coordination between systems.
• Provide guidance on acquisition policies and program management best practices.
• Support operational planning, capability development, and reporting activities.
• Maintain awareness of DoD acquisition reform initiatives and suggest process improvements.

Skills

US citizenship

Top Secret/SCI clearance

Clearance eligibility

Communication skills

DoD program management

Education

Bachelor's degree + 12 years experience (5 DoD)

Master's degree in field

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

DCS has an exciting opportunity for a SeniorProgram Manager.

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

Essential Job Functions

• 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

Required Skills

• Due to the sensitivity of customer related requirements, U.S. Citizenship is required.
• Must have and be able to maintain a Top Secret Level Clearance with SCI eligibility
• Bachelor's and 12 years of directly related experience with 5 years in a DoD settingor Master's Degree in a relevant professional discipline
• 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.
• 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

Salary Range $90,220-$180,000

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.

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