Program Manager SME - Principal

McBride International; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Travel

Job summary

McBride Consulting seeks a Program Manager SME (Principal) to support AFLCMC/HB within the HBU Force Protection Division at Hanscom AFB. You will assist DoD programs through acquisition lifecycle, ensuring compliance with DoDI 5000.02 and related directives, while guiding leadership on policy and process improvements.

The role requires expert-level advisory support, risk management, and coordination across multiple stakeholders to deliver warfighter capabilities on ACAT I–III programs, onsite in

Qualifications

• Citizenship: Must be a US citizen.
• Clearance: Active Secret Clearance is required.
• Bachelor’s Degree in a related field with 25 years of experience, 15 in DoD; OR 30 years of related experience with relevant certifications, 20 years in the DoD.
• Master’s or Doctorate Degree is preferred for advanced qualifications.

Responsibilities

• Plan, research, analyze, and assess projects to meet 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.

Skills

Acquisition planning

Risk management

RFP development

EVM analysis

Cross-functional leadership

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in a related field

Master’s or Doctorate Degree (preferred)

Tools

CCaR

IDECS

EDA

Job description

Hanscom Afb, United States | Posted on 08/14/2026

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 aProgram 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

• 401(k)
• Dentalinsurance
• Healthinsurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referralprogram

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.