Senior Program Manager - Eglin

McBride•Eglin Afb, FL

16h•Onsite

About The Position

This role is for an experienced Senior Program Manager supporting an Air Force acquisition mission at Eglin AFB, FL, specifically focused on the sustainment and modernization of Mission Planning Systems. The candidate will provide T&E technical and engineering support across the full test spectrum, including concept development, methodology development, plan development, execution, and reporting, encompassing data reduction and analysis and end-user operational testing. The Mission Planning Division (AFLCMC/C3M) manages multiple Acquisition Category (ACAT) III and SWAP Acquisition Pathway Automated Information System (AIS) development and modernization programs, responsible for delivering enterprise mission planning software (MPS) for all AF aviation platforms. MPS is a modular system of software air navigation planning applications designed to support new aircraft Operational Flight Programs (OFPs), avionics upgrades, and additional weapons integration for the Joint Warfighter. It bridges the gap between the databases required for command and control (e.g., Air Tasking Order, targeting, threat, terrain, aeronautical flight information) and the information needed by aircraft avionics and aircrew mission folders. A mission planning suite includes the necessary software, hardware, and global grid linkages for planning, developing, and sharing mission plans, and delivering critical mission data to the aircraft. This is a full-time position located at Eglin AFB, Niceville, FL.

Requirements

Must be a US citizen
Must have and be able to maintain a Secret Level Clearance
BA/BS Degree
10 years of directly related experience
5 years of experience in a DoD setting

Responsibilities

Plan, research, analyze, and assess projects to recommend strategies meeting cost, schedule, and performance goals.
Support cost and schedule reduction initiatives for acquisition and development programs.
Provide program-level acquisition support to PMs and IPT Leads to guide execution and maintain battle rhythm.
Analyze program health and advise leadership on options to maintain objectives.
Support and develop program status briefings and acquisition schedules for senior management.
Contribute to RFP development including SOWs, SRDs, CDRLs, and technical documentation.
Review acquisition documents (ADMs, LCSPs, APBs, PMRs, etc.) for consistency and accuracy.
Prepare statutory and regulatory acquisition reports, milestone documentation, and MARs.
Implement and execute acquisition processes in collaboration with government and prime contractors.
Provide program management expertise per DoDD 5000.1, DoDI 5000.02, and relevant DoD/AF policy.
Identify policy disconnects and provide interpretation across acquisition activities.
Advise on PM best practices to improve efficiency and cost avoidance.
Support acquisition strategy development, market research, risk assessment, and MTA/UCA initiatives.
Coordinate and support scheduling personnel and risk management planning.
Maintain and update acquisition reports and documentation in tools such as CCaR, IDECS, and EDA.
Assist with funding document preparation (e.g., PRs, MIPRs) and briefings.
Provide support for life cycle logistics and operational supportability.
Compare program direction and plans for alignment and consistency.
Monitor and review contractor deliverables, schedules, integration plans, and IT interface controls.
Assist in drafting contractual letters and developing source selection strategies and documents.
Track and advise on acquisition reform policy impacts.
Support mission execution including planning, analysis, event integration/execution, and reporting.
Oversee MPE system development and ensure alignment with OFP testing and fielding requirements.
Review and evaluate ECPs, RFPs, incentive clauses, and cost proposals for MPEC-II DOs.
Correlate EVM cost reports with IMS CDRLs and support risk assessments.
Provide DoD directive and AFI guidance to branch chiefs and project managers.
Support Mission Planning Independent Validation, FQT, and Development Evaluations.
Identify acquisition policy gaps and recommend management solutions.