Program Manager SME - Principal

McBride; Lincoln (MA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Professional development assistance

Referral program

Vision insurance

Job summary

McBride Consulting seeks a Program Manager SME (Principal) to support AFLCMC/HB in the HBU Force Protection Division at Hanscom AFB. You will guide DoD programs through the acquisition lifecycle, ensure compliance with DoD directives, and lead risk management and reporting.

This role collaborates with government and contractor teams to deliver critical warfighter capabilities. Responsibilities include plan/assess projects, support cost/schedule reductions, develop RFP inputs, and produce

Qualifications

• U.S. citizenship and active Secret clearance.
• Bachelor’s degree in a related field with significant DoD experience.
• Master’s or Doctorate is preferred for advanced roles and years of DoD experience.

Responsibilities

• Plan, analyze, and assess programs to meet cost, schedule, and performance objectives.
• Support cost/schedule reduction activities for acquisition efforts.
• Provide acquisition support to Program Managers and IPT Leads.
• Assist in development of RFP inputs, including SOWs and acquisition reports.
• Review DoD documents for compliance with DoDI 5000.02 and related directives.
• Prepare and update acquisition reports (MARs, SARs, DAES, APBs, risk plans).
• Support implementation of acquisition processes with government and primes.
• Advise on acquisition policy and process improvements.
• Prepare briefings, graphics, and milestone documentation.

Skills

Acquisition planning

Risk management

Contract execution support

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a related field

Master’s or Doctorate degree

Tools

CCaR

IDECS

EDA

EVM analysis

Job description

McBride Consulting has an exciting opportunity for a Program Manager SME (Principal) supporting the Air Force Life Cycle Management Center/PEO Electronic Systems Directorate (AFLCMC/HB) within the HBU Force Protection Division at Hanscom AFB.

Program management support will assist Government Program Managers in meeting guidance in FAR, DoDI 5000.02, AFI 63-101_20-101, AFPAM 63-128, and other applicable regulations. Support includes acquisition reporting, program planning, contract execution, risk management, and compliance with statutory and regulatory requirements for ACAT I, II, and III programs.

Responsibilities

In this Advisory and Assistance Services (A&AS) role, you will provide expert-level support to Department of Defense (DoD) programs by assisting government leadership with decision-making, planning, and execution throughout the acquisition lifecycle. You will apply your technical and/or professional expertise to ensure compliance with applicable policies and regulations, contribute to mission success, and help deliver critical capabilities to the warfighter.

Duties Include, But Not Limited To

• Plan, research, analyze, and assess projects to recommend strategies meeting cost, schedule, and performance objectives.
• Support cost and schedule reduction activities for acquisition and development efforts.
• Provide acquisition support to Program Managers and IPT Leads to maintain acquisition battle rhythm and deliver warfighter capability.
• Support program leadership in contract execution, program health analysis, and acquisition strategy development.
• Assist in developing RFP inputs, including SOWs, SRDs, CDRLs, and acquisition reports.
• Review acquisition documentation for compliance with DoDI 5000.02, AFI 63-101_20-101, and AFPAM 63-128.
• Prepare and update acquisition reports, including MARs, SARs, DAES, APBs, and risk management plans.
• Support implementation of acquisition processes with Government and prime contractors.
• Provide program management guidance under DoD and AF directives and acquisition frameworks.
• Support risk management planning, analysis, and monitoring of contractor risk processes.
• Review and track prime contractor deliverables, schedules, and integration plans.
• Assist with source selection documentation, evaluation criteria, and RFP development.
• Support operational planning, capability development, event execution, testing, and mission planning environments.
• Prepare funding documentation and financial execution reports using CCaR, IDECS, EDA, and other DoD systems.
• Correlate EVM cost performance analysis with program IMS deliverables.
• Advise program leadership on acquisition policy, best practices, and process improvement opportunities.
• Prepare briefings, graphics, reports, and milestone review documentation for senior leadership.

Requirements

Qualifications

Citizenship: Must be a US citizen

Minimum Required Qualifications

Clearance: Must have an Active Secret Clearance

Education: Bachelor’s Degree in a related field and 25 years of experience, with 15 years in the DoD

• OR 30 years of directly related experience with proper certifications, with 20 years in the DoD

Preferred Qualifications

Education: Master’s or Doctorate Degree in a related field and at least 20 years of experience, with 12 years in the DoD

• Familiarity with cloud-based systems, Agile methods, CI/CD, DevSecOps, and DevOps principles.
• Knowledge of qualitative and quantitative techniques for acquisition program evaluation.
• Experience supporting Urgent Capability Acquisitions and Middle Tier of Acquisition programs IAW DoDI 5000.80 and 5000.81.

Technical Skills

• Acquisition planning, reporting, and documentation compliance
• Risk management planning and execution
• RFP development and contract execution support
• Use of DoD acquisition systems (CCaR, IDECS, EDA)
• EVM analysis and milestone reporting

Interpersonal Skills

• Strong oral and written communication for briefings and documentation
• Ability to coordinate across multiple stakeholders and organizations
• Leadership skills to provide guidance on acquisition policy and process improvement
• Collaborative problem-solving and mission-focused decision-making

Additional Information

Location: Onsite, Hanscom AFB, Bedford, MA

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

Benefits

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Our people and culture

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.