Odyssey Systems

Program Manager (FOG)

Odyssey Systems$100K — $120K *
Aerospace & Defense
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • US citizenship required
  • Top Secret Clearance required
  • BA/BS degree
  • 3-7 years relevant experience, preferably in DoD/DoW
  • Expertise in Air Force acquisitions preferred

Responsibilities

  • Provide expert-level support to DoD programs during the acquisition lifecycle
  • Assist with planning and execution for compliance with policies and regulations
  • Analyze and assess acquisition, sustainment, and modification programs
  • Communicate effectively through high-quality documentation such as reports and briefings
  • Support program management reviews and senior level meetings
  • Develop acquisition and sustainment reports and schedules
  • Understand budgeting processes and various funding types

Benefits

  • Full-time position at Hanscom Air Force Base, MA
  • On-site work environment
  • Opportunities for professional development
  • Potential for cross-functional teamwork
  • Engagement in critical defense programs
Full Job Description
Position Summary

Odyssey Systems has an exciting opportunity for a Program Manager providing support to the Program Acquisition Executive for Nuclear Command, Control, Communications via the Nuclear Networks Division (NCN) Front Office Group (FOG). The AFNWC/NC3 Integration Directorate is headquartered at Hanscom Air Force Base, MA.

 

This is a full-time position located at Hanscom Air Force Base, Bedford, MA.

Responsibilities

In this Advisory and Assistance Services (A&AS) role, you will provide expert-level support to Department of Defense (DoD) programs by assisting government leadership with decision-making, planning, and execution throughout the acquisition lifecycle. You will apply your technical and/or professional expertise to ensure compliance with applicable policies and regulations, contribute to mission success, and help deliver critical capabilities to the warfighter.

 

Primary in-office duties will include direct support to the Senior Material Leader (SML), Division Deputy and Functional staff as appropriate. 

 

Duties include, but not limited to:

  • Comprehensive knowledge of principles, policies, and practices of systems acquisition and program management, as defined in DoDI 5000.02 Operation of the Adaptive Acquisition Framework, AFI 63-101/20-101, as well as knowledge of roles and relationships within the DoD and the Air Force.
  • Knowledge of qualitative and quantitative techniques for gathering, analyzing, and measuring the effectiveness, efficiency, and productivity of acquisition, sustainment, or modification programs.
  • Knowledge of support activities that assist the program manager in assessing what programs are within schedule and cost baselines, be able to recommend viable solutions to problems, and the pursuit of alternative courses of action.
  • Effectively communicate orally and in writing, providing quality acquisition and program documentation (briefings, documents, plans, etc.).
  • Plan, research, analyze, and assess system acquisition in terms of development, production, deployment and sustainment of weapons systems and associated equipment as well as formulate plans and recommend effective strategies in meeting cost, schedule, and performance objectives.
  • Support and develop acquisition and sustainment reports, including statutory and regulatory reports (i.e. Defense Acquisition Executive Summary (DAES), Monthly Activity Report (MAR), etc.).
  • Support program management reviews, senior level meeting/reviews, and IMP/IMS reviews.
  • Support and develop various briefings/schedules of program status and acquisition tasks to senior management.
  • Understand the different funding types, budgets and the Central Asset Management (CAM) process
Qualifications

Citizenship: Must be a US citizen

 

Minimum Required Qualifications

Clearance: Must have and be able to maintain a Top Secret Clearance. 

Education: BA/BS Degree 

Years of Experience: 3 - 7 Years of relevant experience  

 

Preferred Qualifications

Clearance/Access: ICD 704 Eligible 

Years of experience: 7+ years in DoD/DoW environment, primarily supporting Air Force acquisitions programs

 

Interpersonal Skills

  • Strong team player mindset & attitudes 
  • Willingness to integrate one's self in cross functional environments 

Additional Information

Location: Hanscom AFB, MA

Travel: 10% (subject to change to meet the needs of the Program Office)

Remote, On-site, or Hybrid: On-site 

 

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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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