Senior Program Manager

McBride International; Massachusetts; 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

Referral program

Job summary

McBride Consulting is seeking a Senior Program Manager to support TACOS within the AFLCMC/HB. You will provide advisory and assistance services to DoD programs, aiding leadership in planning, decision-making, and execution across the acquisition lifecycle.

You will apply DoD policies, manage cost/schedule, oversee cloud-based projections, and deliver critical capabilities to the warfighter. You will collaborate with government and contractors and present executive-level briefings.

Qualifications

• Education and DoD experience as described in the minimum and preferred qualifications.
• Demonstrated ability to manage complex defense programs across the acquisition lifecycle.

Responsibilities

• Drive cost and schedule efficiencies in acquisition and program management.
• Develop acquisition documentation, briefings, and reports.
• Collaborate with government and contractors on acquisition execution.
• Guide contract execution and assess program health to meet cost, schedule, and performance goals.

Skills

DoD Acquisition Program Management

RFI/RFP development

SOW development

Program planning & scheduling

Cost, schedule & performance mgmt

Milestone documentation

Source selection support

Executive briefings

MS Office 365 & SharePoint

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related field

DoD experience (12+ years)

DoD experience (15+ years)

Tools

Microsoft Office 365

SharePoint

Job description

Job Description

McBride Consulting is seeking a Senior Program Manager to support the Tactical Air Traffic Control Command and Control Operations System (TACOS) within the Air Force Life Cycle Management Center/PEO Electronic Systems Directorate (AFLCMC/HB).

This advisory and assistance services role provides expert-level support to Department of Defense programs, assisting government leadership with decision‑making, planning, and execution throughout the acquisition lifecycle. The candidate will apply technical and professional expertise to ensure compliance with applicable policies and regulations, contribute to mission success, and help deliver critical capabilities to the warfighter.

• Drive cost and schedule efficiencies in acquisition and program management.
• Manage cloud‑based systems for cost projections and performance tracking.
• Apply Agile, CI/CD, DevSecOps, and DevOps methodologies.
• Ensure compliance with DoD acquisition policies (DoDI 5000.02 & 5000.75).
• Conduct qualitative and quantitative analysis of acquisition programs.
• Develop and present acquisition documentation, briefings, and reports.
• Support Program Managers in executing acquisition strategies and maintaining program battle rhythm.
• Guide contract execution, assessing program health to meet cost, schedule, and performance goals.
• Assist in RFP development, including SOWs, SRDs, and CDRLs.
• Review acquisition documents for accuracy and consistency.
• Collaborate with government and contractors on acquisition execution.
• Provide strategic acquisition guidance and policy interpretation.
• Develop statutory and regulatory acquisition reports.
• Utilize financial and acquisition systems (CCaR, IDECS, EDA) for funding management.
• Track contractor deliverables, schedules, and program integration.
• Monitor IT system interfaces and assist in contract communications.
• Stay updated on DoD acquisition reforms and Air Force policies.
• Ensure MPE systems align with operational testing and OFP requirements.
• Assess Engineering Change Proposals (ECPs) and contract modifications.

Requirements

Citizenship: Must be a US citizen.

Minimum Required Qualifications:

Clearance: Must have and be able to maintain a Secret Clearance.

Preferred Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor's degree in a related field and 12 years of experience in the respective technical/professional discipline being performed, five of which must be in the DoD, OR
• 15 years of directly related experience, eight of which must be in the DoD.

Technical Skills

• DoD Acquisition Program Management
• Request for Information (RFI) and Request for Proposal (RFP) development
• Statement of Work (SOW) development
• Program planning, execution, and scheduling
• Cost, schedule, and performance management
• Milestone documentation and acquisition lifecycle support
• Source selection support
• Leadership briefings and executive‑level presentations
• Microsoft Office 365 and SharePoint

Interpersonal Skills

• Strong leadership and team management abilities
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to collaborate across multidisciplinary teams (Program Management, Engineering, Logistics, Cybersecurity, Configuration Management, and Government stakeholders)
• Critical thinking and sound decision‑making
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Ability to manage competing priorities in a fast‑paced acquisition environment
• Relationship‑building with government, military, and contractor personnel
• Confident presenter with executive briefing experience
• Adaptable and proactive problem‑solver
• Self‑motivated with a collaborative, team‑first mindset

Additional Information

Location: Hanscom AFB

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

Onsite:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program

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.