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Program Manager, Senior - Secret

DCS Corp · Bedford, MA · 2 wk ago
Information Technology$90k–$185k/yrFull-time

About the role

The Air Force Program Execution Office for Intelligence, Surveillance, Reconnaissance and Special Operations (PEO ISR SOF) has the collective Air Force Materiel Command (AFMC) mission responsibility to manage and execute the modernization, development, testing, production, fielding, and sustainment of the ISR SOF portfolio, which includes over 200 programs for the USAF and foreign allies. AFLCMC/PEO ISR SOF is headquartered at Wright Patterson Air Force Base, OH with geographically separated operating units CONUS and OCONUS. This position supports the AWACS (E3) and Wedgetail (E7), and the International Airborne Battle Management Command and Control (FMS) Division; AFLMC(WIW).

Responsibilities

  • Provide program-level acquisition support to Program Managers and Integrated Product Team Leads, guiding program execution to meet cost, schedule, and performance objectives.
  • Ensure adherence to DoD directives and policies, including DoDI 5000.02, DoDI 5000.80, and DoDI 5000.81.
  • Support contract execution through expert analysis and solutions, including reviewing acquisition documents, milestone decision briefings, and risk management plans.
  • Prepare inputs for RFPs such as system specifications, SOWs, and CDRLs.
  • Evaluate program health, advise leadership on options to maintain objectives, and assist in planning acquisition strategies that align with DoD and Air Force policies.
  • Develop and maintain acquisition reports (e.g., MAR, DAES, APB), prepare briefings, and ensure consistency across program deliverables.
  • Utilize tools such as CCaR, IDECS, and EDA.
  • Develop, maintain, and execute program risk management plans, facilitating risk identification, analysis, and mitigation while coordinating program risk boards and working groups.
  • Avoidance of incentives clauses and evaluate contractor proposals.
  • Oversee Mission Planning Environment (MPE) systems to ensure they meet operational and testing requirements.
  • Collaborate with stakeholders to align MPE capabilities with operational flight program schedules.
  • Provide critical support for lifecycle logistics, operational planning, and sustainment strategies, ensuring mission readiness and effective system integration.
  • Monitor DoD acquisition reforms and advise leadership on process improvements, cost avoidance strategies, and policy interpretations.
  • Ensure compliance with updated regulations and directives.

Requirements

  • Due to the sensitivity of the customer, U.S. citizenship is required.
  • Must have an Active Secret Clearance.
  • Bachelor’s degree, and minimum of 12 years of experience, including at least 5 years supporting DoD programs, OR 15 years of experience, including at least 8 years supporting DoD programs.
  • Comprehensive knowledge of principles, policies and practices of systems acquisition and program management, as defined in DoDI 5000.02 and 5000.75, as well as knowledge of roles and relationships within the DoD and the Air Force.
  • Possess knowledge of qualitative and quantitative techniques for gathering, analyzing, and measuring the effectiveness, efficiency and productivity of acquisition programs.
  • Possess the ability to effectively communicate orally and in writing, providing quality acquisition and program documentation including but not limited to briefings, documents, and plans.
  • Experience leading Agile SW development initiatives and DevSecOps projects.
  • Experience delivering solutions in high-security environments.
  • Experience building end-to-end DevSecOps environments.
  • Driving iterative delivery through Agile and CI/CD practices.
  • Knowledge of Milestone documentation.
  • Knowledge of SWAP (Software Acquisition Pathway).
  • Experience with Agile tools including Confluence and Jira.

Qualifications

Required Skills:

  • Due to the sensitivity of the customer, U.S. citizenship is required.
  • Must have an Active Secret Clearance.
  • Bachelor’s degree, and minimum of 12 years of experience, including at least 5 years supporting DoD programs, OR 15 years of experience, including at least 8 years supporting DoD programs.
  • Comprehensive knowledge of principles, policies and practices of systems acquisition and program management, as defined in DoDI 5000.02 and 5000.75, as well as knowledge of roles and relationships within the DoD and the Air Force.
  • Possess knowledge of qualitative and quantitative techniques for gathering, analyzing, and measuring the effectiveness, efficiency and productivity of acquisition programs.
  • Possess the ability to effectively communicate orally and in writing, providing quality acquisition and program documentation including but not limited to briefings, documents, and plans.
  • Experience leading Agile SW development initiatives and DevSecOps projects.
  • Experience delivering solutions in high-security environments.
  • Experience building end-to-end DevSecOps environments.
  • Driving iterative delivery through Agile and CI/CD practices.
  • Knowledge of Milestone documentation.
  • Knowledge of SWAP (Software Acquisition Pathway).
  • Experience with Agile tools including Confluence and Jira.

Skills

Desired Skills:

  • Master’s degree, and minimum of 10 years of experience, including at least 5 years supporting DoD programs.

Benefits

At DCS, we pride ourselves on providing flexibility that allows employees to balance meaningful work with their personal lives. We offer competitive compensation, benefits, and opportunities for learning and development. Our broad and competitive mix of benefits is designed to support and protect employees and their families. Our robust benefit offerings include medical, dental, 401k, ESOP, PTO, education reimbursement, work/life balance, parental and other leave programs.

Pay

$90,220 - $185,000

Schedule

Full-time position located at Hanscom Air Force Base, MA.

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