Odyssey Systems

Senior Acquisition Program Specialist

Odyssey Systems$90K — $120K *
Aerospace & Defense
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • U.S. citizenship and current Top Secret clearance required.
  • Associate's degree with 15 years or Bachelor's with 10 years or Master's with 7 years of relevant experience.
  • Preferred experience in providing acquisition program support within DoD programs.
  • Familiarity with FAR and DoD 5000.2 regulations.
  • Proficiency in Atlassian tools (Confluence, Jira) for workflow tracking.

Responsibilities

  • Provide Configuration and CDRL Data Management support.
  • Coordinate with various stakeholders within an Integrated Product Team (IPT) environment.
  • Deliver program products quickly for urgent requirements.
  • Assist in creating briefings and staffing materials.
  • Maintain requirements traceability and generate decision-making reports.
  • Enable rapid responses to changes from MAJCOM.
  • Support activities in acquisition program management and configuration management.

Benefits

  • Onsite work environment at Eglin AFB, Florida.
  • Potential for a 9/80 work schedule option.
  • Opportunity for professional development and mentorship roles.
  • Engagement with cross-functional teams and diverse functional areas.
Full Job Description
Position Summary

Odyssey has an exciting opportunity for a Senior Acquisition Program Specialist supporting the Air Force Life Cycle Management Center Agile Weapons Division (AFLCMC/EBX) at Eglin AFB, Florida. This position supports program and financial managers with DoD planning, programming, and budgeting activities in support of the USAF weapons acquisition process.

Responsibilities

Duties may include, but are not limited to:
  • Provide Configuration and CDRL Data Management
  • Coordinating with program management, systems engineers, and other stakeholders in an Integrated Product Team (IPT) environment to maintain alignment between technical and contractual obligations
  • Deliver broad reach-back support across functional disciplines for AFPEO/EB portfolio programs
  • Produce high-volume program products quickly to meet short-notice direction when internal resources are limited
  • Assist in creating briefings, and staffing materials
  • Maintain requirements traceability and generate reports/analyses to update CDDs and CPDs for senior decision makers
  • Enable rapid, integrated response to MAJCOM changes and inputs
  • Support government activities in acquisition program management, configuration management, enterprise integration, developmental planning, and draft contract source selection
  • Provide advisory support for rapid response/delivery, program communication and reporting, schedule execution, risk management, contract management, and technical data management


Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications
  • Citizenship: Must be a US Citizen
  • Clearance: Current Top Secret clearance
  • Education and experience: Associate's degree and 15 years of relevant experience; OR Bachelor's degree and 10 years of relevant experience; OR Master's degree and 7 years of relevant experience

Preferred Qualifications
  • Experience providing acquisition program support within DoD programs.
  • Familiarity with FAR, DoD 5000.2, and related regulations and guides

Additionally, the successful candidate will demonstrate the following:

Technical Skills
• Ability to produce rapid-turn program artifacts in response to short-notice direction
• Proficiency with Atlassian tools (Confluence, Jira) for workflow and program tracking
• Familiarity with acquisition frameworks (DoDI 5000-series, FAR/DFARS) and source selection documentation support

Interpersonal Skills
• Strong communication skills, including executive-level briefings and cross-functional coordination
• Ability to collaborate across diverse functional areas (engineering, logistics, test, finance) to support integrated program execution
• Skilled at providing clear analysis, recommendations, and decision-support products to senior leadership
• High attention to detail, quality, and completeness in documentation under accelerated timelines
• Ability to operate independently and manage workload surges effectively in fast-paced acquisition environments
• Experience mentoring junior staff and enabling cross-functional reach-back support
• Strong relationship-building skills with government stakeholders, contractors, and multidisciplinary IPTs

Additional Information

Location: Eglin AFB, FL

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

Work Environment: Onsite

9/80 work schedule option may be available

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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.

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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