Program Manager – AOC Falconer Modernization

Location: Bedford, Massachusetts; onsite at Hanscom AFB preferred. Travel up to 25% may be required, with flexibility during proposal surges and technical review cycles.

Company

hirify.global’s National Security Solutions team delivers engineering, advanced technology, mission IT, cybersecurity, logistics, operations, science, and program management solutions for intelligence and national security customers.

What you will do

• Lead strategy and execution for the Falconer/Air Operations Center modernization and sustainment program.
• Support capture, proposal readiness, win themes, transition planning, customer engagements, and executive reviews before contract award.
• Assume responsibility for cost, schedule, technical and operational performance, staffing, subcontractors, customer satisfaction, and mission outcomes after award.
• Build trusted relationships with government stakeholders, operational users, requirements owners, and internal leadership.
• Establish governance, reporting, staffing plans, performance metrics, and risk-management processes.
• Recruit, mentor, and lead program managers, engineers, operators, and support personnel while coordinating delivery with the Technical Lead.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field and 15+ years of relevant Air Force, Joint, DoD, or national security experience.
• Senior leadership experience in operational command-and-control, air operations, or mission-critical weapon system environments.
• Experience managing large, complex programs across cost, schedule, performance, risk, requirements, staffing, stakeholder engagement, and operational readiness.
• Practical understanding of Air Operations Center operations, air tasking processes, operational C2, mission assurance, and live operational systems.
• Ability to brief senior military, civilian, and industry leaders and lead cross-functional teams and senior subject-matter experts.
• Active Top Secret clearance required.

Nice to have

• Experience with Air Operations Centers, Kessel Run, C3BM, JADC2, CBC2, or related Air Force C2 modernization efforts.
• Experience with weapon system sustainment, software modernization, operational readiness, performance-based contracting, or contractor performance evaluation.
• Experience supporting proposals, source selections, market research, RFIs, or major acquisition planning activities.
• Master’s degree, JPME, Air War College, or equivalent senior leader development.
• Active TS/SCI clearance.

Culture & Benefits

• Collaborative environment focused on innovation, accountability, and mission delivery.
• Potential benefits include a 401(k) plan with company match, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, AD&D, FSA, disability coverage, and paid time off.
• Professional training and development opportunities support career advancement.
• Flexible work scheduling may be available, subject to program requirements.