Odyssey Systems

Senior Acquisition Program Manager

Odyssey Systems$100K — $130K *
Aerospace & Defense
11 - 15 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • US Citizenship required
  • Current Secret clearance necessary
  • Bachelor’s degree plus 25 years of relevant experience or Master’s plus 15 years
  • Program management experience in a DoD or regulated environment is preferred
  • Preferred PMP certification or DAWIA Level II/III in Program Management

Responsibilities

  • Provide comprehensive acquisition program management support through all DoD acquisition lifecycle phases
  • Advise Government Program Managers on execution, strategy, and risk management
  • Develop and coordinate critical acquisition documentation such as Acquisition Strategy and Systems Engineering Plan
  • Monitor program metrics and performance using Earned Value Management (EVM)
  • Analyze and mitigate program risks, maintaining updated risk registers
  • Lead or support Integrated Product Teams (IPTs) and technical milestone reviews
  • Facilitate collaboration across various stakeholders for integrated program execution

Benefits

  • Support for Foreign Military Sales (FMS) efforts
  • Onsite work environment
  • Occasional travel requirement of 10-20% based on program needs
  • Working in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment with leadership opportunities
Full Job Description
Position Summary

Odyssey has an exciting opportunity for a Senior Acquisition Program Management Professional supporting the Air Force Life Cycle Management Center EBJ division (AFLCMC/EBJ) at Eglin AFB, FL. This position provides acquisition and program management support across the full life cycle of air armament and conventional munitions systems, enabling rapid, data-driven decision making in support of mission-critical programs.

 

Our Program Managers support the government with planning, researching, analyzing and assessing the effectiveness, efficiency, and productivity of weapons systems and associated equipment acquisitions (development, production and deployment), and formulate plans and recommend strategies to meet cost, schedule, and performance objectives. 

Responsibilities

Duties may include, but are not limited to:

 

  • Provide acquisition program management support across all phases of the DoD acquisition lifecycle (Materiel Solution Analysis through Operations & Support)
  • Advise Government Program Managers on program execution, acquisition strategy, and risk management
  • Develop, review, and coordinate acquisition documentation such as:
    • Acquisition Strategy (AS)
    • Systems Engineering Plan (SEP)
    • Test and Evaluation Master Plan (TEMP)
    • Life Cycle Sustainment Plan (LCSP)
    • Statement of Work (SOW), Statement of Objectives (SOO), and Contract Data Requirements Lists (CDRLs)
  • Monitor and evaluate program cost, schedule, and performance using metrics and Earned Value Management (EVM)
  • Identify, assess, and mitigate program risks; maintain and manage risk registers
  • Lead or support Integrated Product Teams (IPTs), milestone reviews, and technical reviews (e.g., SRR, PDR, CDR)
  • Support source selection activities, including proposal evaluation and contract modifications
  • Coordinate across engineering, logistics, test, and financial stakeholders to ensure integrated program execution
  • Prepare and deliver briefings, status reports, and decision support materials to senior leadership
  • Support Foreign Military Sales (FMS) and international armaments cooperation efforts, as applicable
Qualifications

Minimum Required Qualifications:

 

Citizenship: Must be a US Citizen

Clearance: Current Secret clearance

 

Education and experience:

  • Bachelor’s degree and 25 years of relevant experience; OR Master’s degree and 15 years of relevant experience
  • Program management experience preferably within a DoD acquisition or other regulated environment 

Preferred Qualifications

  • PMP (Project Management Professional
  • DAWIA Level II or III in Program Management or equivalent
  • Experience supporting AFLCMC, SAF/AQ, or equivalent Air Force acquisition organizations
  • Experience with armament systems (air-to-air, air-to-surface munitions, missiles, or related systems)
  • Experience supporting Foreign Military Sales (FMS) programs
  • Strong knowledge of DoD acquisition lifecycle processes and DoDI 5000 series
  • Experience developing and reviewing acquisition documentation (AS, SEP, TEMP, LCSP, etc.)
  • Experience with Earned Value Management (EVM) analysis and reporting
  • Experience with risk management and mitigation planning
  • Familiarity with scheduling tools (e.g., MS Project, Primavera)
  • Understanding of requirements development and JCIDS processes (ICD, CDD, CPD)

Additionally, the successful candidate will demonstrate the following:

  • Ability to operate independently as a senior adviser to government leadership
  • Strong leadership and team coordination across cross-functional environments
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment
  • Strategic thinking and complex problem-solving abilities

Additional Information

Location: Eglin AFB, FL

Travel: 10–20% depending on program needs

Work Environment: Onsite

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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