Program Manager III

Veteran-Owned Firm Seeking a Program Manager III for an Onsite Assignment at Hanscom Air Force Base (AFB) in Bedford, MA For a complete understanding of this opportunity, and what will be required to be a successful applicant, read on. My name is Stephen Hrutka. I lead a Veteran-Owned management consulting firm in Washington, DC. We specialize in Technical and Cleared Recruiting for the Department of Defense (DoD), the Intelligence Community (IC), and other advanced defense agencies. At HRUCKUS, we support fellow Veteran-Owned businesses by helping them recruit for positions across organizations such as the VA, SBA, HHS, DARPA, and other leading-edge R&D-focused defense agencies. We seek to fill a Program Manager III position at Hanscom Air Force Base (AFB) in Bedford, MA. The ideal candidate will have an active Top Secret Security Clearance and over 10 years of program management experience, with 15 years specifically working within a Department of Defense (DoD) setting. Additionally, the candidate should have extensive experience managing programs under the DoD 5000 acquisition framework. If you’re interested, I'll gladly provide more details about the role and discuss your qualifications further. Thanks, Stephen M Hrutka Principal Consultant HRUCKUS LLC Executive Summary: HRUCKUS is seeking a Program Manager III with Top Secret Clearance for a role at Hanscom Air Force Base (AFB) in Bedford, MA. Job Description: We are seeking a Senior Program Manager to provide support to the Air Force Life Cycle Management Center (AFLCMC/HBD), Theater Battle Control Division. The Theater Battle Control Division manages efforts focused on developing, acquiring, fielding and sustaining programs that support worldwide communications, Battle Management, Command & Control, Intelligence, Surveillance & Reconnaissance (C2ISR), Tactical Air Control, Air/Ground Surveillance, Time Critical Targeting, Combat Identification, Radar Imagery, Integrated Air/Missile Defense, and Mobile/Fixed C2ISR Performance, Exploitation & Dissemination Facilities. Responsibilities: 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 Perform other duties as assigned Required Qualifications: Clearance: Active Top Secret Clearance Education: Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field (e.g., Engineering, Business, Management) required. Minimum 10+ years of program management experience, with at least 15 years specifically working within a Department of Defense (DoD) setting. Deep understanding and hands-on experience with DoD 5000 series acquisition processes, including milestone reviews, documentation requirements, and risk management. xrczosw Preferred Qualifications: PMP (Project Management Professional) certification or equivalent. Details: Job Title: Program Manager III Location: Hanscom AFB, MA Clearance Requirement: Top Secret Clearance Assignment Type: Full-time, Onsite Salary Range: $130,000 - $145,000 per year Certification: PMP Certification is highly desired