Odyssey Systems

Program Manager

Odyssey Systems • $110K — $130K *
Aerospace & Defense
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • U.S. citizenship required
  • Top Secret Level Clearance with current SCI eligibility
  • Bachelor's or Master's in a related field AND 3 years of experience (3 years in DoD), OR 7 years related experience with 5 in DoD
  • Knowledge of cloud-based systems and their cost and performance management
  • Familiar with agile methods and principles including CI/CD, DevSecOps, and DevOps

Responsibilities

  • Support Government Program Managers in executing acquisition programs per requirements
  • Plan and analyze acquisition projects for cost, schedule, and performance
  • Provide program management support to maintain acquisition battle rhythm
  • Assist in developing acquisition documentation like Acquisition Strategies and Risk Management Plans
  • Support risk management activities including identification and monitoring
  • Develop briefings and reports for senior leadership
  • Monitor interface control between program systems and stakeholders

Benefits

  • Work directly on high-impact projects within the U.S. Department of Defense
  • Contribute to the operational capabilities of the Air Force and Joint Forces
  • Collaborative environment with opportunities for mentoring and career development
  • Engagement in various acquisition lifecycle activities
  • Potential for career progression in defense acquisition management
Full Job Description
Position Summary

Odyssey has an exciting opportunity for a Program Manager providing support to the Command, Control, Communications, and Battle Management Division (C3BM).

 

Command, Control, Communications, and Battle Management (C3BM) has been tasked with delivering an integrated Department of the Air Force (DAF) Battle Network providing resilient decision advantage and enabling the USAF, USSF, Joint, and Coalition Force to win against the pacing challenge. C3BM supports execution in many different focus areas. C3BM’s main efforts are Architecture and Systems Engineering (ASE), Operational Response Team (ORT), and multiple mission integration teams such as Air, Maritime and multiple acquisitions consisting of both the Advanced Battle Management System (ABMS) and Space.

 

The DAF BATTLE NETWORK is the integrated system-of-systems fusing sensors, effectors, and sustainment grids to build situational awareness, make operational decisions, and direct the force to create needed lethal and nonlethal effects in support of the Joint Force Commander’s scheme of maneuver. The DAF PEO C3BM has the responsibility of technically and programmatically integrating the DAF’s larger system-of-systems architecture needed to deliver an integrated Command and Control (C2) core function for the DAF, Joint, and Coalition forces, by teaming with all other DAF PEOs, as needed.

 

This is a full time position located at Hanscom AFB, Bedford, MA.

Responsibilities

The Senior Program Manager will provide acquisition and program management support to Government Program Managers and Integrated Product Teams (IPTs) across the acquisition lifecycle. The position supports program execution activities involving cost, schedule, performance, risk management, acquisition documentation, milestone preparation, contractor coordination, and program reporting in support of Air Force acquisition programs.

 

Duties include, but not limited to: 

  • 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

 

Minimum Required Qualifications

Clearance: Must have and be able to maintain a Top Secret Level Clearance and have current SCI eligibility

 

Preferred Qualifications

Clearance: 

Education: Bachelor's or Master's Degree in a related field with 3 years of experience, 3 of which must be in DoD, OR

    • 7 years of directly related experience, 5 of which must be in the DoD
  • Familiar with cloud-based systems, including management and projection of cost and performance
  • Familiar with agile methods and CI/CD, DevSecOps and DevOps principals
  • Comprehensive knowledge of principles, policies and practices of systems acquisition and program management, as defined in DoDI 5000.02 and 5000.75, as well as knowledge of roles and relationships within the DoD and the Air Force
  • Possess knowledge of qualitative and quantitative techniques for gathering, analyzing, and measuring the effectiveness, efficiency and productivity of acquisition programs
  • Possesses the ability to effectively communicate orally and in writing, providing quality acquisition and program documentation including but not limited to briefings, documents, and plans.
Technical Skills
  • Acquisition Program Management
  • DoDI 5000 Series Acquisition Processes
  • Cost, Schedule, and Performance Management
  • Program Risk Management
  • Acquisition Documentation Development and Review
  • Acquisition Reporting (DAES, MARs, APBs, SARs)
  • Source Selection Support
  • RFP, SOW, and CDRL Development
  • Program Integration and Contractor Management
  • Microsoft Office Suite
Interpersonal Skills
  • Proven leadership skills with the ability to lead multiple efforts simultaneously
  • Ability to work independently with minimal oversight
  • Strong mentoring and team development capabilities
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Ability to develop and deliver executive-level briefings
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Ability to collaborate effectively with Government and contractor personnel
  • Ability to perform in a fast-paced, high-visibility environment

 

Additional Information

Location: Hanscom AFB, Bedford, MA

Travel: Travel may be required per the customer's discretion

 

 

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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.
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Size
500 employees
Industry
Founded
1997
Revenue
$100 million

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