Odyssey Systems

FMS Branch Program Manager

Odyssey Systems$112K — $125K *
Aerospace & Defense
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Must be a US citizen
  • Valid DOD Secret clearance, with ability to upgrade to Top Secret
  • PMP or DAWIA Program Management Level III certification (if no master’s degree)
  • 7 years of experience as Project/Program Manager, or 3 years with Bachelor's or Master's in a related field
  • Intermediate knowledge of technical/professional discipline and standards

Responsibilities

  • Support strategic planning aligned with program direction and resources
  • Lead acquisition strategy analyses and program planning
  • Analyze programs to develop efficient strategies
  • Advise and recommend actions to Government personnel
  • Develop and prepare briefing materials for strategy sessions
  • Manage project-integrated master schedules and monitor progress
  • Conduct risk assessments and provide data processing analysis

Benefits

  • Remote flexibility 1-2 days a week, subject to customer discretion
  • Potential travel up to 25% for program-related activities
  • Opportunity to work on high-impact defense programs
  • Engagement with international partners
  • Involvement in cutting-edge missile warning technologies
  • Collaboration with government and military agencies
Full Job Description
Position Summary

Odyssey has an exciting new opportunity for a Program Manager to join the team. As the Program Manager, you will be responsible utilizing your technical expertise to provide program support, professional services, engineering technical services that improve policy making, decision-making, management, administration, program management, or research and development activities.

 

Responsibilities

Duties include, but not limited to: 

 

The FMS Branch Office supports and sustains three FMS Programs, Shared Early Warning, Qatar Early Warning Radar and Taiwan SRP Radar.  FMS supports sixteen partner nations, three NATO locations, Ramstein AFB GE, Stuttgart AB GE, MacDill AFB Fl, Hickam AFB HI, and Peterson SFB CO.  The programs provide timely, accurate Theater & Strategic space-based Missile Early Warning Information to partner nations using common standardized HW/SW (COTS/GOTS), enhances US strategic and regional stability objectives and coalition knowledge of incoming missiles and missile launch information, 24-hours per day, 365 days per year. 

 

  • Support and conduct strategic planning consistent with program direction, resources, and objectives established by higher authority; make recommendations for improving division processes and products
  • Support road-map planning, development and review
  • Help lead acquisition strategy analyses and program planning processes
  • Analyze programs and develop sound, efficient and effective strategies
  • Use experience, expertise and skill set to advise, assist, and recommend actions to the Government
  • Division/Branch/Program Offices on consistency and continuity of requirements, objectives and planning/programming
  • Develop, prepare, staff and review Early Strategy and Issues Session and Acquisition Strategy Panel briefings
  • Support the development, management, and monitoring of program and project-integrated master schedules
  • Advise Government personnel on contractor performance issues and risks
  • Prepare briefings and reports
  • Present Government briefings
  • Assist in risk assessments
  • Apply cost analytics and data processing skills to provide advice and assistance on technical evaluations and realism, balance, and reasonableness assessments of proposals
  • Support requirements definition, development, configuration management, test (all phases), risk management, system security engineering, operations and organizational/intermediate/depot-level, maintenance (all types), planning/programming, implementation/deployment of solutions, review, and development of system technical baseline documentation

 

Qualifications

Citizenship: Must be a US citizen

 

Minimum Required Qualifications:

Clearance: Must have a valid DOD Secret clearance with the ability to upgrade to Top Secret

Certifications: PMP, OR DAWIA Program Management Level III certification (if a master’s degree not obtained)

Education: High School

Years of Experience: 7 years of experience as a Project/program Manager OR, 

  • Bachelor's or master's Degree with 3 years of experience as a Project/Program Manager

Additional Experience: 

  • Demonstrate intermediate knowledge of their technical/professional discipline as well as possess a comprehensive understanding and ability to apply associated standards, procedures, and practices in their area of expertise.
  • Experience writing, reviewing, and executing Project Plans, Financial Reports, and MS Project Schedules

 

Preferred Qualifications

Clearance: Active DoD Top Secret clearance

Education: MA/MS in a related field

Years of experience: 3 years of acquisition program management

Certifications: PM level II certification, DAWIA Program Management Level III certification (or equivalent) 

 

Technical Skills

  • Knowledgeable of Foreign Military Sales
  • Knowledgeable of C2 Systems
  • Knowledge of Ground-Based Radar and Infra-Red systems
  • Knowledge of Missile Warning operations
  • Knowledgeable in Global Command and Control Systems
  • Knowledgeable in Cross Domain Solutions
  • Previous active-duty military experience
  • Knowledge of Tasker Processing Systems 

Interpersonal Skills:

  • Communication: Effectively convey project goals, delegate tasks, and provide feedback to ensure clarity and collaboration. 
  • Leadership: Inspire and motivate the team, providing direction and fostering a positive work environment.
  • Conflict Resolution: Address and resolve conflicts promptly and constructively to maintain team morale and project integrity.
  • Empathy: Understand and share the feelings of team members and stakeholders to build trust and rapport.
  • Negotiation: Ability to negotiate timelines, budgets, and resources effectively to achieve a win-win situation.
  • Cultural Sensitivity:  Interactions with FMS customers requires adapting to cultural and business norms for that country.

Additional Information:

 

Location: The position is performed at Hanscom AFB, located in MA 

Travel: Travel might be required up to 25%

Hybrid: Remote flexibility 1-2 days per week – subject to change per the customer’s discretion

Compensation: $112,500-$125,000

 

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About Odyssey Systems

Odyssey Systems is an information technology company based in Rockville, Maryland. It was founded in 1997 and provides a range of IT services to government agencies and private sector clients. Odyssey Systems specializes in software development, data analytics, and cybersecurity. The company has a team of over 500 employees and has worked with clients such as the Department of Defense, the Department of Homeland Security, and the National Institutes of Health. Odyssey Systems is committed to providing innovative solutions to its clients and helping them achieve their goals.
Learn more about Odyssey Systems
Size
500 employees
Industry
Founded
1997
Revenue
$100 million

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