Odyssey Systems

Principal Program Manager

Odyssey Systems$100K — $130K *
Aerospace & Defense
15+ years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • US citizenship required
  • Top Secret clearance necessary
  • Master’s/Doctorate with 20 years experience (12 years DoD) or Bachelor’s with 25 years (15 years DoD) or 30 years relevant experience (20 years DoD)
  • Proficient in Microsoft Project and integrated scheduling tools (IMP/IMS)
  • Experience with Schedule Risk Assessments using Monte Carlo software

Responsibilities

  • Provide acquisition program management support throughout system life cycles
  • Manage resources and personnel to achieve tasks
  • Support development of risk management plans and mitigation strategies
  • Analyze contractor production changes and support CCB activities
  • Conduct issue analysis, identify impacts, and recommend resolutions
  • Develop and maintain integrated program schedules and perform schedule risk assessments
  • Support milestone planning and program strategy analysis

Benefits

  • Health, dental, and vision insurance
  • 401(k) retirement plan
  • Paid time off and holidays
  • Professional development opportunities
  • Possibility of annual bonuses
Full Job Description
Position Summary

Odyssey has an exciting opportunity for a Principal Program Manager (SME), supporting the Special Warfare Program AFLCMC/WIS Asymmetric Warfare Division at Wright Patterson AFB. This program focuses on acquiring, integrating, testing, fielding, sustaining, and modernizing warfighter‑focused capabilities for Special Tactics, TACP, Guardian Angel, AFSOC, and broader asymmetric operations.

Responsibilities

Duties include, but not limited to: 

  • Provide acquisition program management support across system life cycles.
  • Manage resources and personnel to meet task objectives.
  • Support development of risk management plans and mitigation strategies.
  • Review and analyze contractor production changes, ECPs, and CCPs; support CCB activities.
  • Conduct issue analysis, identify program impacts, and recommend resolutions.
  • Develop and maintain integrated program schedules (IMP/IMS) and perform schedule risk assessments.
  • Support milestone planning, documentation, and program strategy analyses.
  • Prepare staff packages, data inputs, and coordinated milestone documents.
  • Participate in process improvement activities, IPTs, and PIWGs.
  • Translate user requirements (CDD, CPD, CONOPS) into acquisition and RFP documentation.
  • Develop program inputs for PWSs, CDRLs, and other acquisition artifacts.
  • Use MS Project and tools such as CCaRS, SMART, and AF/SOF portals to produce program materials.
  • Plan, facilitate, and support meetings, reviews, and offsites; record action items and prepare briefings.
  • Maintain program documentation for cost, schedule, performance, risk, and status.
  • Support PMRs, PDRs, CDRs, TIMs, TPWGs, TRRs, and related events.
  • Coordinate agendas, materials, and action items with Government, contractors, and external agencies.
  • Assist with preparing materials for staff meetings and senior leadership reviews.
  • Support development of CPAR inputs for weapon system contracts.
  • Apply DoD, USAF, and USSOCOM acquisition policies, including familiarity with USSOCOM Directive 70‑1 and ACAT ID programs.

 

 

Qualifications

Minimum Required Qualifications

Citizenship: Must be a US citizen

Clearance: Top Secret

Education: 

  • Master’s or Doctorate Degree in a related field and at least 20 years of experience in the respective technical / professional discipline being performed, 12 years of which must be in the DoD.
  • OR bachelor’s degree in a related field and 25 years of experience in the respective technical/professional discipline being performed, 15 years of which must be in the DoD.
  • OR, 30 years of directly related experience, 20 years of which must be in the DoD.

Technical Skills

  • Proficiency in Microsoft Project and integrated scheduling tools (IMP/IMS).
  • Experience conducting Schedule Risk Assessments using Monte Carlo–based software.
  • Ability to review and analyze Engineering Change Proposals (ECPs) and Contract Change Proposals (CCPs).
  • Skilled in using CCaRS, SMART, and AF/SOF portals for data analysis and documentation.

Interpersonal Skills

  • Strong communication skills for coordinating with Government, contractors, and cross‑functional teams.
  • Excellent organizational abilities to manage documentation, schedules, and action items.
  • Effective problem‑solving and analytical thinking in fast‑paced program environments.
  • Collaborative mindset with the ability to support and contribute within IPTs and working groups.

 

Additional Information

Location: Wright Patterson AFB, OH

Travel: 20%

Remote, Onsite, or Hybrid: Onsite

 

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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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