Senior Program Manager, Secret

DCS is seeking a Senior Program Manager to support the Communications, Navigation, Surveillance/Air Traffic Management (CNS/ATM) Center of Excellence (COE) within the Air Force Life Cycle Management Center/PEO Electronic Systems Directorate (AFLCMC/HB). This directorate manages modernization, development, testing, production, and sustainment for over 140 programs for the U.S. Air Force (USAF) and its allies, playing a critical role in advancing the Air Force's mission.

Essential Job Functions:

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

Support risk management planning, including mitigation strategies

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

Required Skills:

Due to the sensitivity of customer related requirements, U.S. Citizenship is required. 

Must have and be able to maintain a Secret Clearance

Bachelor’s Degree in a related field and 20 years of experience, 15 years of which must be in the DoD OR 30 years of directly related experience, 20 years of which must be in the DoD

In-depth understanding of systems acquisition and program management principles (DoDI 5000.02/5000.75)

Strong verbal and written communication skills to create high-quality acquisition documents and briefings

Familiarity with USAF schedules, production constraints, and budgeting processes

Proficient in drafting acquisition documentation (e.g., PWS/SOWs, budgets, schedules, presentations)

Desired Skills:

Master’s or Doctorate Degree in a related field and at least 20 years of experience, 12 years of which must be in the DoD

Technical expertise in platform program needs and the APX-119 transponder product line

Additional Information:

Location: Hanscomb AFB, MA

The proposed salary range for this position is:

Salary Range: 87,934-145,000

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.

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