Senior Program Manager

About the role

Position Summary Odyssey Systems has an exciting opportunity for a Senior Program Manager to support the the Air Force Life Cycle Management Center Electronic Systems PEO (AFLCMC/ES). The Electronic Systems System (ESS) Division aka Force Protection Division's mission responsibility is to manage and execute 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. Travel may be required at the customer’s discretion.

Odyssey is a world-class technical, engineering, and integration company serving the warfighting ecosystem with airborne integration, ISR, C2, and warfighter readiness capabilities. Odyssey meets the military’s operational needs by integrating layered defense systems from equipment, technology, and services to data, information, and business operations. We streamline defense acquisition and sustainment, engineering the technical battlefield with domain-specific proficiency to ensure lethality. Odyssey is dedicated to excellent contract execution, peak organizational performance, and fostering a workplace built on employee care. Odyssey is proud to live out our core values of commitment, ambition, and respect in our work and communities through OdysseyCares, a philanthropic group focused on giving back through direct donations, an employer match program, and volunteering events.

Responsibilities

• 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

Qualifications

• Citizenship: Must be a US citizen
• Clearance: Must have and be able to maintain an Active Secret clearance
• Preferred Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree, and minimum of 12 years of experience, including at least 5 years supporting DoD programs, OR 15 years of experience, including at least 8 years supporting DoD programs.

Skills

• Technical Skills: DoD acquisition program management support across the acquisition lifecycle; Knowledge of FAR, DoDI 5000.02, AFI 63-101/20-101, and related acquisition guidance; Program risk management and acquisition reporting; Cost, schedule, and performance management; Development and review of acquisition documentation and milestone packages