Principal Program Manager

Position Summary

Odyssey Systems has an exciting opportunity for a Principal Program Manager to support the Command, Control, Communications, and Battle Management (C3BM) at Hill AFB in Ogden Utah.  C3BM functions as the Air Force’s technical, acquisition and sustainment experts providing unique and comprehensive support to the warfighter. The ADE Division is responsible for a vast array of USAF systems to include Electronic Warfare, Range Systems, Range Instrumentation, Air Combat Training and Aircrew Readiness, Command and Control Systems, Advanced Radar Threat Systems, Combat Survivor Evader Locator, P5 Combat Training Systems, Black Switch and Legacy Voice Systems. Furthermore, the ADE Division provides support to depot level sustainment and maintenance efforts, FMS, U.S. Army, Navy, Pacific Air Forces, Air Combat Command (ACC), Air Force Materiel Command (AFMC), and Air Education and Training Command (AETC) on a continuous basis.

 

This is a full time position located at Hill AFB.

Responsibilities

Duties include, but not limited to: 

 

• Have the DoD acquisition experience necessary to provide a wide range of acquisition support services.
• Assist with the management of data collection, inputs, processing and tracking for the Integrated Product Team (IPT), Branch, and Division managers.
• Assist with the consolidation of information into draft reports and briefings as required.
• Assist with preparing spreadsheets, briefings, figures, graphics, tables, forms and papers, providing finished products (technical and non-technical)
• Assist with the planning and drafting of the Monthly Acquisition Report (MAR).
• Assist with consolidating information for, generating charts, and facilitating staff meetings for senior program management. Charts include data from various tracking systems (Top issues, suspense’s, etc.).
• Provide administrative and operational support to government leadership and acquisition program teams.
• Maintain leadership awareness of mission-critical issues, priorities, and organizational initiatives.
• Prepare correspondence, reports, briefing materials, and official documents for leadership review and signature.
• Provide expert acquisition and program management guidance to PEG Chief. Branch Leadership and KR Program Managers
• Advise PMs on best-practice program management principles to improve processes, increase efficiency, and achieve cost avoidance
• Support life-cycle logistics considerations and operational supportability planning

Qualifications

Citizenship: Must be a US citizen

 

Minimum Required Qualifications

Clearance: Must have and be able to maintain a Secret clearance

 

Preferred Qualifications

Education: Bachelor’s Degree in a related field and 20 years of experience in the respective technical/professional discipline being performed, 10 of which must be in the DoD OR,

• 30+ years of directly related experience, 12 of which must be in the DoD

Technical Skills

 

• Expert knowledge of DoD acquisition program management, including the Adaptive Acquisition Framework, DoDI 5000.02, AFI 63-101/20-101, and Air Force lifecycle management processes.• Extensive experience in systems acquisition and sustainment, supporting programs throughout development, production, deployment, modernization, and lifecycle sustainment phases.• Strong capability in cost, schedule, and performance management, assessing program health and recommending corrective actions to maintain baseline objectives.• Skilled in developing and reviewing acquisition documentation, including DAES, MARs, acquisition strategies, program plans, executive briefings, and decision support packages.• Proficient in quantitative and qualitative program analysis, using metrics and performance data to evaluate program effectiveness, identify risks, and drive informed decisions.• Experience supporting Program Management Reviews (PMRs), Integrated Master Plan/Integrated Master Schedule (IMP/IMS) reviews, executive reviews, and senior leadership engagements.• Knowledge of appropriations, funding types, budgeting, and Central Asset Management (CAM) processes, with the ability to align resources to mission priorities and acquisition objectives.

 

Interpersonal Skills

 

• Demonstrates exceptional communication and coordination skills, effectively translating complex acquisition and programmatic information into actionable recommendations for senior leaders and stakeholders.• Excels in cross-functional collaboration, building effective partnerships across engineering, logistics, contracting, finance, operations, and sustainment organizations.• Applies strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities, identifying program risks, evaluating alternatives, and recommending practical solutions to complex challenges.• Provides strategic support to program leadership by balancing mission priorities, acquisition requirements, and organizational objectives.• Maintains a customer-focused support mindset, ensuring program execution aligns with operational needs, stakeholder expectations, and mission outcomes.• Thrives in dynamic, high-visibility environments requiring initiative, adaptability, sound judgment, and attention to detail.• Demonstrates leadership through influence, accountability, and proactive engagement, fostering collaboration and successful program execution across diverse stakeholder groups.

 

Additional Information

Location: Hill AFB

Travel: 5% Conus

Onsite

 

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