Principal Program Manager

Job Description McBride Consulting Systems has an exciting opportunity for a Principal Program Manager 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.This is a full-time position located at Hanscom AFB, MA.Duties include, but not limited to:Support Program Manager and IPT Leads in meeting cost, schedule, and performance objectives.Assist with planning and implementing acquisition strategies, including requirements analysis, technical approaches, risk assessment, and cost/schedule evaluation.Support execution of acquisition and development processes with Government teams and prime contractors.Contribute to RFP development (SOWs, system specifications, SRDs, CDRLs).Review acquisition documentation (Acquisition Strategies, LCSPs, APBs, ADMs, Risk Management Plans).Develop and update required acquisition reports and program updates (MAR, SAR, DAES, APB).Support program risk management activities per AFPAM 63‑128.Coordinate EVM and IMS analysis and review contractor schedules, deliverables, and integration plans.Assist with ECP and RFP evaluations and preparation of funding documentation using CCaR, IDECS, and EDA.Support Mission Planning Environment (MPE) activities and ensure alignment with operational aircraft and OFP schedules.Support acquisition efforts under DoDI 5000.02, 5000.80, and 5000.81.Participate in mission planning, capability development, event integration, evaluation, and reporting.Support site surveys, acquisition planning, documentation compliance, risk management execution, DoD acquisition systems usage, and milestone reporting.RequirementsCitizenship: Must be a US citizenMinimum Required QualificationsClearance: Must have and be able to maintain a Secret ClearanceEducation: 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 OR30 years of experience with 20+ years of DoD related experienceFamiliarity with cloud‑based systems (cost/performance management)Familiarity with Agile, CI/CD, DevSecOps, and DevOpsComprehensive knowledge of DoD systems acquisition and program management (DoDI 5000.02, 5000.75)Understanding of DoD and Air Force acquisition environmentsAbility to measure acquisition program effectiveness using quantitative and qualitative techniquesStrong written and oral communication skills; ability to produce acquisition documentationPreferred QualificationsEducation: Master’s or Doctorate Degree in a related field with 20 years of experience, 12 years within the DoDExperience supporting site surveysExperience in acquisition planning, reporting, and documentation complianceExperience in risk management planning and executionExperience supporting RFP and contract executionExperience using DoD acquisition systemsExperience with EVM and milestone reportingTechnical SkillsDoD acquisition processes and program management frameworksACAT program supportAcquisition documentation (APB, LCSP, ADM, MAR, SAR, DAES)EVM and IMS analysisRFP/SOW/SRD/CDRL supportRisk management supportMPE and OFP schedule supportMicrosoft Office, IDECS, EDA, CCaRCloud-based systemsAgile, CI/CD, DevSecOps, DevOpsInterpersonal SkillsEffective communication with senior leadership and IPTsStrong written and verbal communicationAbility to analyze complex programs and provide recommendationsAbility to coordinate across stakeholdersStrong organizational and problem-solving skillsAbility to interpret and apply DoD acquisition policiesAdditional InformationLocation: Hanscom AFB, MATravel:Travel may be required per the customer’s discretionHybrid: In Office 3-5 days per week Benefits401(k)Dental insuranceHealth insuranceLife insurancePaid time offProfessional development assistanceReferral programVision insurance