Principal Program Manager, Top Secret

DCS has an exciting opportunity for a Program Manager SME to support the Aerospace Dominance Enabler Division (AFLCMC/C3BM)at Hill AFB in Ogden Utah. C3BM functions as the Air Force's technical, acquisition and sustainment experts providing unique and comprehensive support to the warfighter. The ADE Division is responsible for a vast array of USAF systems to include Electronic Warfare, Range Systems, Range Instrumentation, Air Combat Training and Aircrew Readiness, Command and Control Systems, Advanced Radar Threat Systems, Combat Survivor Evader Locator, P5 Combat Training Systems, Black Switch and Legacy Voice Systems. Furthermore, the ADE Division provides support to depot level sustainment and maintenance efforts, FMS, U.S. Army, Navy, Pacific Air Forces, Air Combat Command (ACC), Air Force Materiel Command (AFMC), and Air Education and Training Command (AETC) on a continuous basis.

Lead Acquisition Strategy & Execution:
Guide program planning and execution in alignment with DoD 5000 series, including support for milestone reviews, source selections, and acquisition reporting (e.g., TEMP, APB, MAR, DAES).

Contract & Program Oversight:
Manage contract deliverables, schedules, and performance objectives. Track program health and provide actionable insights on cost, schedule, and performance risks.

Test & Evaluation Support:
Support integration of Mission Planning Environment (MPE) systems into OFP test cycles and oversee coordination of test events, readiness reviews, and risk mitigation strategies.

Lifecycle Program Documentation & Reporting:
Develop, review, and maintain acquisition documentation (e.g., RFPs, SOWs, CDRLs, LCSPs). Prepare briefings and reports for internal and external stakeholders, including leadership.

Risk, Cost, & Earned Value Management:
Conduct risk management activities, evaluate EVM and IMS data, and support budgeting and financial planning tools such as CCaR and IDECS.

Stakeholder Coordination & Policy Guidance:
Serve as a trusted advisor to PMs and IPTs, interpret evolving DoD acquisition policies, and ensure programs meet compliance, user requirements, and warfighter support objectives.

Required Skills:

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

Must have a Secret Clearance and must be eligible for Top Secret Clearance upgrade.

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, OR 30+ years of directly related experience, 8 of which must be in the DoD

Familiar with cloud-based systems, including management and projection of cost and performance

Familiar with agile methods and CI/CD, DevSecOps and DevOps principals

Comprehensive knowledge of principles, policies and practices of systems acquisition and program management, as defined in DoDI 5000.02 and 5000.75, as well as knowledge of roles and relationships within the DoD and the Air Force

Possess knowledge of qualitative and quantitative techniques for gathering, analyzing, and measuring the effectiveness, efficiency and productivity of acquisition programs

Possesses the ability to effectively communicate orally and in writing, providing quality acquisition and program documentation including but not limited to briefings, documents, and plans

Desired Skills:

Master's or Doctorate Degree in a related field and 20 years of experience in the respective technical / professional discipline being performed, 12 years of which must be in the DoD

Additional Information:

Location: Hill AFB, Ogden UT

Travel: Travel may be required per the customer's discretion