Principal Program Manager

McBride

Hanscom Afb, Massachusetts

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JOB DETAILS

SKILLS

ACAT (Risk Management), Acquisition Strategy, Agile Programming Methodologies, Air Force, Analysis Skills, Bid Analysis, Cloud Computing, Communication Skills, Consulting, Continuous Deployment/Delivery, Continuous Integration, Cost Analysis, Cost Control, Dental Insurance, DevOps, DoD Acquisitions, Documentation, Documentation Plan, ECP Standards, Earned Value Management (EVM), Funding, Government, IP Multimedia System (IMS), Internet/IP Telephony, Leadership, Organizational Skills, Performance Management, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Process Management, Program Evaluation, Project/Program Management, Proposal Writing, Request for Proposals (RFP), Requirements Management, Risk Analysis, Risk Management, Secret Clearance, Statement of Work (SOW), Test Plan/Schedule, Time Management, United States Citizen, United States Department of Defense (DoD), Vision Plan, Willing to Travel, Writing Skills

LOCATION

Hanscom Afb, Massachusetts

POSTED

1 day ago

McBride Consulting Systems has an exciting opportunity for a Principal<\/b> Program Manager <\/b><\/span>to support the the Air Force Life Cycle Management Center Electronic Systems PEO (AFLCMC/ES). The Electronic Systems System (ESS) Division aka Force Protection Division's mission responsibility is to manage and execute the modernization, design, development, testing, fielding, and sustainment of the various software and hardware within the ESS Portfolio.<\/span>
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This is a full -time position located at Hanscom AFB, MA.<\/span>
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Duties include, but not limited to: <\/b><\/span>
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Support Program Manager and IPT Leads in meeting cost, schedule, and performance objectives.<\/span>
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Assist with planning and implementing acquisition strategies, including requirements analysis, technical approaches, risk assessment, and cost/schedule evaluation.<\/span>
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Support execution of acquisition and development processes with Government teams and prime contractors.<\/span>
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Contribute to RFP development (SOWs, system specifications, SRDs, CDRLs).<\/span>
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Review acquisition documentation (Acquisition Strategies, LCSPs, APBs, ADMs, Risk Management Plans).<\/span>
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Develop and update required acquisition reports and program updates (MAR, SAR, DAES, APB).<\/span>
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Support program risk management activities per AFPAM 63‑128.<\/span>
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Coordinate EVM and IMS analysis and review contractor schedules, deliverables, and integration plans.<\/span>
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Assist with ECP and RFP evaluations and preparation of funding documentation using CCaR, IDECS, and EDA.<\/span>
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Support Mission Planning Environment (MPE) activities and ensure alignment with operational aircraft and OFP schedules.<\/span>
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Support acquisition efforts under DoDI 5000.02, 5000.80, and 5000.81.<\/span>
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Participate in mission planning, capability development, event integration, evaluation, and reporting.<\/span>
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Support site surveys, acquisition planning, documentation compliance, risk management execution, DoD acquisition systems usage, and milestone reporting.<\/span>
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Requirements<\/h3>
Citizenship: Must be a US citizen<\/b><\/span>
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Minimum Required Qualifications<\/b><\/i><\/span>
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Clearance<\/b>: <\/b>Must have and be able to maintain a Secret Clearance<\/span>
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Education:<\/b> <\/b>Bachelor’s Degree in a related field and 25 years of experience in the respective technical/professional discipline being performed, 15 of which must be in the DoD OR<\/b><\/span>
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30 years of experience with 20+ years of DoD related experience<\/span>
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Familiarity with cloud‑based systems (cost/performance management)<\/span>
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Familiarity with Agile, CI/CD, DevSecOps, and DevOps<\/span>
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Comprehensive knowledge of DoD systems acquisition and program management (DoDI 5000.02, 5000.75)<\/span>
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Understanding of DoD and Air Force acquisition environments<\/span>
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Ability to measure acquisition program effectiveness using quantitative and qualitative techniques<\/span>
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Strong written and oral communication skills; ability to produce acquisition documentation<\/span>
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Preferred Qualifications<\/b><\/i><\/span>
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Education: <\/b>Master’s or Doctorate Degree in a related field with 20 years of experience, 12 years within the DoD<\/span>
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Experience supporting site surveys<\/span>
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Experience in acquisition planning, reporting, and documentation compliance<\/span>
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Experience in risk management planning and execution<\/span>
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Experience supporting RFP and contract execution<\/span>
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Experience using DoD acquisition systems<\/span>
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Experience with EVM and milestone reporting<\/span>
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Technical Skills<\/b><\/i><\/span>
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DoD acquisition processes and program management frameworks<\/span>
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ACAT program support<\/span>
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Acquisition documentation (APB, LCSP, ADM, MAR, SAR, DAES)<\/span>
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EVM and IMS analysis<\/span>
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RFP/SOW/SRD/CDRL support<\/span>
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Risk management support<\/span>
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MPE and OFP schedule support<\/span>
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Microsoft Office, IDECS, EDA, CCaR<\/span>
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Cloud -based systems<\/span>
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Agile, CI/CD, DevSecOps, DevOps<\/span>
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Interpersonal Skills<\/b><\/i><\/span>
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Effective communication with senior leadership and IPTs<\/span>
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Strong written and verbal communication<\/span>
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Ability to analyze complex programs and provide recommendations<\/span>
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Ability to coordinate across stakeholders<\/span>
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Strong organizational and problem -solving skills<\/span>
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Ability to interpret and apply DoD acquisition policies<\/span>
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Additional Information<\/b><\/i><\/span>
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Location: <\/b>Hanscom AFB, MA<\/span>
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Travel:<\/b>Travel may be required per the customer’s discretion<\/span>
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Hybrid: <\/b>In Office 3 -5 days per week<\/span>
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Benefits<\/h3>
401(k) <\/span>
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<\/span><\/span><\/span>Dental insurance<\/span><\/span> <\/span><\/span> <\/span><\/span> <\/span>
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<\/span><\/span><\/span>Health insurance<\/span><\/span> <\/span><\/span> <\/span><\/span> <\/span>
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<\/span><\/span><\/span>Life insurance<\/span><\/span> <\/span><\/span> <\/span><\/span> <\/span>
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<\/span><\/span><\/span>Paid time off<\/span><\/span> <\/span><\/span> <\/span><\/span> <\/span>
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<\/span><\/span><\/span>Professional development assistance<\/span><\/span> <\/span><\/span> <\/span><\/span> <\/span>
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<\/span><\/span><\/span>Referral program<\/span><\/span> <\/span><\/span> <\/span><\/span> <\/span>
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<\/span><\/span><\/span>Vision insurance<\/span> <\/span> <\/span> <\/span> <\/span>
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