Program Management Journeyman

Hanscom Afb, United States | Posted on 07/20/2026

McBride is a certified Minority‑Owned Business Enterprise (MBE), 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 Program Manager to support the Air Force Life Cycle Management Center Electronic Systems PEO (AFLCMC/ES). The Electronic Systems System (ESS) Division, aka Force Protection Division, is responsible for managing and executing 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.

The Program Manager will provide acquisition and program management support to Government Program Managers and Integrated Product Teams (IPTs) across the acquisition lifecycle. The position supports program execution activities involving cost, schedule, performance, risk management, acquisition documentation, milestone preparation, contractor coordination, and program reporting in support of Air Force acquisition programs.

Duties include, but are not limited to:

• Support Government Program Managers in executing acquisition programs in accordance with FAR, DoDI 5000.02, and applicable Air Force guidance and regulations.
• Plan, research, analyze, and assess acquisition projects to support cost, schedule, and performance objectives.
• Provide acquisition program management support to Program Managers and IPT Leads to maintain acquisition battle rhythm and deliver operational capability.
• Support development and review of acquisition documentation including Acquisition Strategies, APBs, LCSPs, Risk Management Plans, milestone briefings, and other program documentation.
• Assist with preparation and review of acquisition reports including DAES, MARs, APBs, SARs, and other statutory and regulatory documentation.
• Support program risk management activities including risk identification, analysis, handling, monitoring, and execution of risk management boards and working groups.
• Develop and support briefings, schedules, status reports, graphics, and acquisition documentation for senior leadership.
• Support source selection activities including development of evaluation criteria, RFP documentation, CDRLs, SOWs, and source selection support documentation.
• Review acquisition and program documentation to ensure consistency, completeness, and compliance with applicable guidance.
• Support implementation and execution of acquisition and development processes in coordination with Government and contractor personnel.
• Assist with program integration activities, contractor deliverable tracking, and schedule management.
• Support preparation and submission of funding documentation including Purchase Requests, MIPRs, and related acquisition documentation.
• Monitor and support interface control and coordination between program systems and stakeholders.
• Provide guidance on acquisition policies, procedures, and program management best practices.
• Support operational planning, capability development, event integration, analysis, and reporting activities.
• Maintain awareness of DoD acquisition reform initiatives and recommend process improvements where applicable.

Citizenship: Must be a U.S. citizen.

Clearance: Must have and be able to maintain a Secret Level Clearance.

Education:

• Bachelor's or Master's Degree in a related field with 3 years of experience, 3 of which must be in DoD.
• 7 years of directly related experience, 5 of which must be in the DoD.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Clearance.
• Education:
  
  Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in a related field with 3 years of experience, 3 of which must be in DoD, or 7 years of directly related experience, 5 of which must be in the DoD.

Technical

Skills:

• DoD acquisition program management support across the acquisition lifecycle.
• Knowledge…