Odyssey Systems

Program Manager SME

Odyssey Systems$120K — $145K *
Aerospace & Defense
15+ years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Must be a US citizen
  • Must have an Active Secret Clearance
  • Bachelor’s Degree in a related field with 25 years of experience, including 15 years in the DoD
  • Master’s or Doctorate Degree preferred with at least 20 years of experience
  • Familiarity with cloud-based systems and Agile methodologies is a plus
  • Knowledge of acquisition program evaluation techniques required
  • Experience with Urgent Capability Acquisitions and relevant DoDI compliance.

Responsibilities

  • Plan and analyze projects to recommend strategies meeting cost, schedule, and performance objectives.
  • Support activities aimed at reducing acquisition and development costs and schedules.
  • Assist Program Managers with the acquisition battle rhythm and capability delivery.
  • Aid program leadership in contract executions and acquisition strategies.
  • Develop RFP inputs, including statements of work and acquisition reports.
  • Review compliance of acquisition documentation with relevant DoD regulations.
  • Prepare acquisition reports and risk management plans.

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • Life insurance and Tricare supplement
  • Short-term and long-term disability coverage
  • 401(k) matching
  • Flexible spending accounts and health savings accounts
  • Employee assistance program
  • Learning and development benefits, paid time off, and holidays
Full Job Description
Position Summary

Odyssey Systems has an exciting opportunity for a Program Manager SME (Principal) supporting the Air Force Life Cycle Management Center/PEO Electronic Systems Directorate (AFLCMC/HB) within the HBU Force Protection Division at Hanscom AFB.

 

Program management support will assist Government Program Managers in meeting guidance in FAR, DoDI 5000.02, AFI 63-101_20-101, AFPAM 63-128, and other applicable regulations. Support includes acquisition reporting, program planning, contract execution, risk management, and compliance with statutory and regulatory requirements for ACAT I, II, and III programs.

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.

 

Duties include, but not limited to: 

  • Plan, research, analyze, and assess projects to recommend strategies meeting cost, schedule, and performance objectives.

  • Support cost and schedule reduction activities for acquisition and development efforts.

  • Provide acquisition support to Program Managers and IPT Leads to maintain acquisition battle rhythm and deliver warfighter capability.

  • Support program leadership in contract execution, program health analysis, and acquisition strategy development.

  • Assist in developing RFP inputs, including SOWs, SRDs, CDRLs, and acquisition reports.

  • Review acquisition documentation for compliance with DoDI 5000.02, AFI 63-101_20-101, and AFPAM 63-128.

  • Prepare and update acquisition reports, including MARs, SARs, DAES, APBs, and risk management plans.

  • Support implementation of acquisition processes with Government and prime contractors.

  • Provide program management guidance under DoD and AF directives and acquisition frameworks.

  • Support risk management planning, analysis, and monitoring of contractor risk processes.

  • Review and track prime contractor deliverables, schedules, and integration plans.

  • Assist with source selection documentation, evaluation criteria, and RFP development.

  • Support operational planning, capability development, event execution, testing, and mission planning environments.

  • Prepare funding documentation and financial execution reports using CCaR, IDECS, EDA, and other DoD systems.

  • Correlate EVM cost performance analysis with program IMS deliverables.

  • Advise program leadership on acquisition policy, best practices, and process improvement opportunities.

  • Prepare briefings, graphics, reports, and milestone review documentation for senior leadership.

Qualifications

Citizenship: Must be a US citizen

 

Minimum Required Qualifications

Clearance: Must have an Active Secret Clearance

Education: Bachelor’s Degree in a related field and 25 years of experience, with 15 years in the DoD

  • OR 30 years of directly related experience with proper certifications, with 20 years in the DoD

Preferred Qualifications

Education: Master’s or Doctorate Degree in a related field and at least 20 years of experience, with 12 years in the DoD

  • Familiarity with cloud-based systems, Agile methods, CI/CD, DevSecOps, and DevOps principles.

  • Knowledge of qualitative and quantitative techniques for acquisition program evaluation.

  • Experience supporting Urgent Capability Acquisitions and Middle Tier of Acquisition programs IAW DoDI 5000.80 and 5000.81.

Technical Skills
  • Acquisition planning, reporting, and documentation compliance

  • Risk management planning and execution

  • RFP development and contract execution support

  • Use of DoD acquisition systems (CCaR, IDECS, EDA)

  • EVM analysis and milestone reporting

Interpersonal Skills
  • Strong oral and written communication for briefings and documentation

  • Ability to coordinate across multiple stakeholders and organizations

  • Leadership skills to provide guidance on acquisition policy and process improvement

  • Collaborative problem-solving and mission-focused decision-making

Additional Information

Location: Onsite, Hanscom AFB, Bedford, MA

Travel: Travel may be required at the customer’s discretion

 

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Please note: Final compensation for this position will be determined by various factors such as the Federal Government contract labor categories and contract wage rates, relevant work experience, specific skills and competencies, geographic location, education, and certifications.

 

This position is filled through continuous recruitment and will remain open until a sufficient pool of applications has been received.Hired applicants may be eligible for benefits, including but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, Tricare supplement, short-term disability, long-term disability, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, employee assistance program, learning and development benefit, paid time off, and holidays.Odyssey Benefits

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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