DCGS Senior Program Manager

About the role

This position supports the AF DCGS Program at Robins AFB, GA. Program Management Support personnel must have current acquisition and program management knowledge and experience in support of DoD weapon systems, preferably Air Force, including managing program cost, schedule, performance, and risk. The role balances organizational and financial goals, risk management, schedule management, project integration, and financial management while implementing acquisition management according to DoD 5000 series policy and AFI 63‑101/20‑101. Work is performed under the direct supervision of the prime contractor and government duty section lead.

Responsibilities

• Create and support program documentation and activities such as Early Strategy and Issues Sessions, Acquisition Strategy Panels, IMPs/IMSs, Acquisition Program Baselines (APB), Clinger‑Cohen Act compliance, cybersecurity strategy, Program Protection Plans (PPP), LCMP, risk management plans, milestone briefings, GFE management, budget/cost research and analysis, PWS development, CDRL development and coordination, and Security Classification Guide (SCG) development and coordination.
• Provide specialized acquisition and program management services to assist the Government with acquisition planning, execution, and program support.
• Develop, review, coordinate, and follow up on cost estimate requests, cost impact requests, changes in scope, purchase requests, etc.
• Coordinate with external agency points of contact required for document coordination.
• Support PMRs, System Requirements Reviews (SRRs), Preliminary Design Reviews (PDRs), Critical Design Reviews (CDRs), CCBs, System Safety Groups (SSGs), production status meetings, design reviews, TIMs, provisioning and supply conferences, technical data conferences, Test Plan Working Groups, and other program meetings and conferences.
• Create, draft, update, and modify agendas, briefing materials, and minutes to support meetings.
• Draft, update, and support documentation including studies and analysis of provisioning lists, ACAT and Services Acquisition Category (SCAT) documentation, PPPs, LCMP, and risk management plans.
• Utilize the CCaRS system to initiate documentation, generate reports, define and coordinate execution, and reconcile execution data.

Qualifications

• Master of Science or Master of Arts degree with 12 years of experience (including 5 years DoD experience) — or Bachelor’s degree with 15 years of experience (including 5 years DoD experience) — or certifications with 20 years of experience (including 8 years DoD experience).
• Experience completing acquisition program management tasks that support the LCM of products and systems within the Defense Acquisition System, using UCA, MTA, MCA, SW Acquisition, or Acquisition of Services pathways.
• Experience developing pre‑ and post‑award documentation, milestone planning, tracking, scheduling, briefing preparation, staff coordination, and decision documentation.
• Acquisition qualification such as a Defense Acquisition University (DAU) credential, CACQ 010 Foundational Acquisition Intelligence Credential, Defense Acquisition Workforce Improvement Act (DAWIA) Acquisition Professional Development Program (any level), or a degree/certificate in LCM, Product LCM, or a related field from an accredited institution.

Requirements

• Active U.S. Secret security clearance and eligibility for a government security investigation.
• U.S. citizenship.
• Valid driver’s license; ability to drive or rent a car for company business as needed.
• Ability to pass a background check for access to specific installation bases.
• Physical requirements: prolonged periods of sitting at a desk, occasional lifting of up to 15 pounds.
• Occasional travel for meetings, trainings, and site visits.

Skills

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal and customer service abilities.
• Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Effective time management with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving capabilities.
• Supervisory and leadership skills.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and delegate when appropriate.
• Capacity to function well in a high‑paced and at times stressful environment.
• Reliability in attendance and punctuality.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
• Flexibility to work varied hours and respond on short notice as needed.
• Professional appearance.

Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k) retirement plan.
• Vacation and paid time off (PTO) or paid sick leave (PSL) in accordance with state laws.
• Paid holidays.
• Life insurance for all permanent full‑time employees.
• Employment with a small veteran‑owned company that values its employees.