Senior Program Management Liaison III / HQ ACC Advanced Capabilities Program Support

Thecseteam; Hampton (VA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401k with company match

Life and AD&D insurance

Disability insurance

Flexible Spending Accounts

Paid Time Off

10 paid holidays

Employee Assistance Program

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Calvert Systems is seeking a Senior Program Management Liaison III to serve as a strategic liaison among 645 AESG PMO, 645 AESS, and Headquarters, Air Combat Command, for coordination and maturation of advanced RC-135 capabilities.

The role requires Top Secret/SCI clearance, 15+ years in DoD leadership and Rapid Acquisition, and a proven record in program management, risk, and cross-agency briefings. On-site in Hampton, VA with travel up to 10%.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; Master's preferred.
• Minimum 15 years in leadership/advisory DoD roles.
• 10+ years in military, civil service, or defense contracting in EW/ISR.
• 10+ years in Rapid Acquisition.
• Qualified former RC-135 mission crew member.
• 750+ RC-135 flight hours across variants.
• 3+ years DoD SAP/SCI enclave experience.
• Knowledge of security accreditation policy and DoD 5000 series.

Responsibilities

• Advocate and guide operationalization of RC-135 advanced capabilities.
• Coordinate indoctrination for HQ ACC and 55 WG personnel.
• Prepare products and roadmaps for ACC leadership.
• Coordinate requirements between PMO, HQ ACC, user and contractor.
• Evaluate contractor proposals and integration performance.
• Assist with acquisition strategy, schedules, and financial plans.
• Support technical problem resolution and system upgrades.
• Provide program briefings on acquisition, financial and technical improvement projects.

Skills

DoD leadership experience

Defense sector experience

Rapid Acquisition

RC-135 mission crew

RC-135 flight hours

DoD SAP/SCI experience

Security accreditation policy

Acquisition reform knowledge

DoD 5000 regulations

Problem solving & decision making

Verbal and written communication

MS Office (PowerPoint, Excel, Word)

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree preferred

Tools

RC-135 systems tools

Job description

Senior Program Management Liaison III / HQ ACC Advanced Capabilities Program Support

Location: Hampton, VA

Minimum Clearance Required: Top Secret/SCI

This role requires an active, fully-adjudicated US Government Security Clearance at theTOP SECRET/SCI level. US Citizenship is required to hold a US Government security clearance. Candidates without the appropriate clearance are not eligible to be considered.

Travel: up to 10%

A Senior Program Management Liaison III is responsible for serving as a liaison between 645 AESG Program Management Office (PMO), 645 AESS, and Headquarters, Air Combat Command, for coordination and maturity of advanced requirements with HQ ACC. Candidate will p provide RC-135 and related BIG SAFARI program functional support and synchronization across HAF, HQ ACC, 16 AF, 55 WG, and PMO/SQ to operationally transition and sustain advanced capabilities. The role ensures consistent guidance, messaging, and expectation management across the RC-135 enterprise.

Who You Are And What You Need:

• Bachelor's Degree required, Master's Degree preferred.
• Minimum of 15 years of experience working in leadership / advisory position within the Department of Defense, preferably United States Air Force.
• Minimum of 10 years of military, civil service, or defense contractor experience with developing/integrating/fielding/sustaining Electromagnetic Warfare, airborne ISR platforms, sensors, or national-tactical intelligence operations requirements.
• Minimum of 10 years of experience with Rapid Acquisition.
• Must be a qualified former RC-135 mission crew member.
• Minimum 750 operational flight hours in RC-135 variants (RC-135V/W RIVET JOINT, RC-135U COMBAT SENT, or RC-135S COBRA BALL).
• Minimum of 3+ years(s) of documented work experience in DoD Special Access Program (SAP) or Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) enclaves adhering to DoDM 5205.07 standards.
• Knowledge and understanding of system security accreditation policy and guidance and support 16th AF evaluation of current and future hardware and software suitability/sustainability for use on weapon system.
• Knowledge of Department of Defense acquisition reform initiatives.
• Must be familiar with DoD 5000 series acquisition regulations.
• Proven record in problem solving, decision-making, financial management, logistics and concept development.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills to include delivering presentations.
• Proficiency using PC software applications with an advanced ability to utilize Windows-based programs and Microsoft Office, including PowerPoint, Excel, and Word.

What You Will Do:

• Advocate and guide operationalization of RC-135 advanced capabilities.
• Facilitate program-level indoctrination process for HQ ACC and 55 WG personnel, enabling awareness of critical advanced capabilities, driving increased program and mission success.
• Author appropriate products to provide both ACC/A5I and ACC/A58Z proper tools to understand and advocate for current and future advanced capabilities.
• Prepare Staff Summary Sheets (eSSS), capability roadmaps, Flag-level decision briefings, and Technical Exchange Meeting (TEM) executive summaries for ACC leadership and SAF/AQL.
• Coordinate operational capability requirements between 645 AESG Program Office, HQ ACC, user and contractor; determine adequate solutions and translate requirements into contractual language.
• Perform technical evaluations of contractor proposals for the 645 AESG.
• Coordinate between 645 AESG and contractor on evaluation results of contractor integration and manufacturing performance and assists with implementation of corrective actions as required.
• Assist with developing acquisition strategy, project schedules, program plans, financial plans, and other time-sensitive documentation.
• Assist with resolving technical problems associated with the integration of new capabilities.
• Coordinate sustainment requirements for system upgrades and system improvements.
• Evaluate contractor generated technical data, technical manuals, and engineering changes.
• Provide technical and management oversight during the integration, and test phases of newly installed systems.
• Assist with preparation of program briefings on acquisition, financial, and technical improvement projects.
• Assist 645 AESG PMs in monitoring contractor schedule and performance.
• Research existing and evolving technology for application to the program.
• Understands system security accreditation policy and guidance and support 16th AF evaluation of current and future hardware and software suitability/sustainability for use on weapon system.
• Support long term security strategy and interface with field units to provide security guidance for multiple electromagnetic warfare systems.
• Other tasks/duties as assigned.

What We Offer:

• Comprehensive benefits including health, dental and vision for the employee and family
• 401k Plan with a company contribution; fully vested immediately
• Company paid Life and AD & D insurance
• Company paid Short-Term and Long-Term Disability insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• 10 paid holidays
• Employee Assistance Program
• Tuition Reimbursement

Who We Are:

Calvert Systems is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business headquartered in Bellevue, Nebraska, with operations in twelve states including the District of Columbia. With over 20 years of trusted support to the Department of Defense, Calvert combines the strength of deep mission expertise, a workforce composed largely of veterans, with the values of a family business culture. Our team is committed to exceeding customer expectations by leveraging a rich blend of operational experience, technical excellence, and a strong commitment to service.

Calvert Systems Engineering provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.