Senior Program Manager

Hanscom Afb, United States | Posted on 05/05/2026

McBride is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB), and Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) management and IT consulting firm with significant professional services experience that includes IT transformation, project management, digital transformation, strategic planning, business process improvement, change management, human capital management, disaster recovery, and operations.

McBride Consulting has an exciting opportunity for a Senior Program Manager providing support to the Air Force Life Cycle Management Center/ISR SOF (AFLCMC/HB). The Air Force Program Execution Office for 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 United States Air Force (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 and E7 Aircraft Division, which includes a large FMS Unit. This WIW Division is located at Tinker AFB, Hanscom AFB, Eglin AFB, Seattle WA and several OCONUS positions.

This is a full time position located at Hanscom Air Force Base, MA. This position will specifically support the E7 program office, focusing on the acquisition documentation required for a new major acquisition program entering the acquisition chain.

Responsibilities:

Duties include, but not limited to:

• Acquisition and Program Support: 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.
• Contract Execution and Oversight: 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.
• Program Health Analysis: Evaluate program health, advise leadership on options to maintain objectives, and assist in planning acquisition strategies that align with DoD and Air Force policies.
• Documentation and Reporting: 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.
• Risk Management: Develop, maintain, and execute program risk management plans, facilitating risk identification, analysis, and mitigation while coordinating program risk boards and working groups.
• Source Selection and Contract Administration: Assist in developing source selection strategies, evaluation criteria, and RFP documentation. Provide recommendations for incentive clauses and evaluate contractor proposals.
• Mission Planning and Operational Support: Oversee Mission Planning Environment (MPE) systems to ensure they meet operational and testing requirements. Coordinate with stakeholders to align MPE capabilities with operational flight program schedules.
• Lifecycle Logistics and Sustainment: Provide critical support for lifecycle logistics, operational planning, and sustainment strategies, ensuring mission readiness and effective system integration.
• Policy and Process Improvement: Monitor DoD acquisition reforms and advise leadership on process improvements, cost avoidance strategies, and policy interpretations. Ensure compliance with updated regulations and directives.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Collaborate with division branch chiefs, program managers, and contractors to provide expert guidance, streamline integration, and address programmatic issues affecting overall performance.

Qualifications:

Citizenship:
Must be a US citizen

Clearance:
Must have an Active Secret Clearance

Education: Bachelor’s degree, and minimum of 12 years of experience, including at least 5 years supporting DoD programs.

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