Senior Program Manager

McBride; Lincoln (MA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Dentalinsurance

Healthinsurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Referralprogram

Job summary

McBride Consulting is seeking a Senior Program Manager to support the C3BM division at Hanscom AFB, Bedford, MA. You will manage acquisition programs across the full life cycle, coordinating with government PMs and IPTs to deliver cost, schedule, and performance objectives.

The role requires 8+ years of related experience including 5 years in a DoD setting, US citizenship, and the ability to obtain a Top Secret clearance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in a relevant discipline.
• 8+ years of directly related experience with 5 years in a DoD setting.
• U.S. citizenship and ability to obtain/maintain TS clearance.

Responsibilities

• Support Government PMs in executing acquisition programs per FAR and DoDI guidance.
• Plan, analyze, and assess acquisition projects for cost, schedule, and performance.
• Provide PM support to maintain acquisition battle rhythm and deliver capability.
• Assist with acquisition documentation including Acquisition Strategies, APBs, LCSPs, Risk Management Plans, and milestones.
• Coordinate preparation and review of DAES, MARs, APBs, SARs, and other reports.
• Support risk management activities and executive-level briefings with senior leadership.

Skills

Acquisition Program Management

DoDI 5000 Series

Cost Schedule Performance

Acquisition Documentation

Source Selection Support

RFP/SOW/CDRL Development

Program Integration

MS Office Suite

Education

Bachelor's or Master's Degree in a relevant discipline

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Hanscom Afb, United States | Posted on 09/17/2026

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 a Senior Program Manager providing support to the Command, Control, Communications, and Battle Management Division (C3BM).

Command, Control, Communications, and Battle Management (C3BM) has been tasked with delivering an integrated Department of the Air Force (DAF) Battle Network providing resilient decision advantage and enabling the USAF, USSF, Joint, and Coalition Force to win against the pacing challenge. C3BM supports execution in many different focus areas. C3BM’s main efforts are Architecture and Systems Engineering (ASE), Operational Response Team (ORT), and multiple mission integration teams such as Air, Maritime, and multiple acquisitions consisting of both the Advanced Battle Management System (ABMS) and Space.

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

The Senior Program Manager will provide acquisition and program management support to Government Program Managers and Integrated Product Teams (IPTs) across the acquisition lifecycle. The position supports program execution activities involving cost, schedule, performance, risk management, acquisition documentation, milestone preparation, contractor coordination, and program reporting in support of Air Force acquisition programs.

Duties include, but not limited to:

• 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

Requirements

Citizenship: Must be a US citizen

Clearance:Must have and be able to maintain a Top Secret level clearance

Education:Bachelor's or Master's Degree in a relevant professional discipline

Years of experience:8 years of directly related experience with 5 years in a DoD setting

Technical Skills

• Acquisition Program Management
• DoDI 5000 Series Acquisition Processes
• Cost, Schedule, and Performance Management
• Acquisition Documentation Development and Review
• Source Selection Support
• RFP, SOW, and CDRL Development
• Program Integration and Contractor Management
• Microsoft Office Suite

Interpersonal Skills

• Proven leadership skills with the ability to lead multiple efforts simultaneously
• Ability to work independently with minimal oversight
• Strong mentoring and team development capabilities
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to develop and deliver executive-level briefings
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to collaborate effectively with Government and contractor personnel
• Ability to perform in a fast-paced, high-visibility environment

Additional Information

Location: Hanscom AFB, Bedford, MA

Travel: Travel may be required per 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.