Position SummaryOdyssey has an exciting opportunity for a Senior AOC Operations & Technology Program Manager providing support to the Command, Control, Communications (C3C)/Kessel Run division.
Kessel Run is revolutionizing how the United States Air Force develops, deploys, and operates mission-critical software. We are seeking an experienced AOC Operations & Technology Program Manager to serve as the critical bridge between commercial airline operations control practices and military Air Operations Center (AOC) modernization
This is a full time remote position.
** Position Contingent upon Contract Award**
Responsibilities
In this role, you will leverage deep commercial airline industry expertise—specifically from Airline Operations Control Centers (OCC / NOCC)—to advise and guide software product teams, operational leaders, and system architects. You will help translate battle-tested commercial concepts such as Collaborative Decision Making (CDM), real-time disruption management, automated flight dispatch, and predictive resource allocation into modern, cloud-native command and control (C2) software capabilities for the warfighter.
Duties include, but not limited to:
Commercial Aviation Practices & Operational Strategy
- Champion the adoption of proven commercial airline Operations Control Center (OCC) processes, metrics, and workflows across Air Operations Center functional areas.
- Introduce and adapt commercial Collaborative Decision Making (CDM) frameworks and Air Traffic Management (ATM) flow strategies to military airspace planning and dynamic air tasking.
- Advise leadership on modern disruption management (irregular operations / IROP) models, crew/fleet recovery algorithms, and slot management concepts to improve operational resilience and sortie execution.
Product Roadmapping & Technology Modernization
- Partner closely with product managers, software engineers, and user-experience (UX) designers to translate operational pain points into clear user stories, functional requirements, and product roadmaps.
- Facilitate user-centered design sessions and workflow mapping between operational controllers, planners, and software development teams within an agile/DevSecOps development cycle.
- Evaluate emerging commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) airline software, optimization solvers, and cloud architectures to determine feasibility for integration into modern AOC software suites.
Operational Metrics & Performance Optimization
- Establish and monitor data-driven operational KPIs modeled after commercial aviation standards (e.g., departure punctuality, turnaround time optimization, asset utilization, and fuel/route efficiency).
- Utilize operational telemetry and user feedback to identify planning bottlenecks, track system adoption, and quantify the operational impact of newly deployed software features.
- Oversee capacity planning and operational modeling to support both day-to-day operations and surge tasking requirements.
Stakeholder Collaboration & Change Management
- Serve as the primary operational liaison between software product teams, operational military leadership, acquisition authorities, and industry technology partners.
- Drive change management initiatives that help traditional operations teams transition smoothly from legacy monolithic software and paper-based tracking to automated, cloud-based applications.
- Prepare operational impact analyses, technical white papers, and business cases to justify modernization investments.
** Position Contingent upon Contract Award**
Qualifications
Citizenship: Must be a US citizen
Minimum Required Qualifications
Clearance: Must be able to obtain a Secret Clearance
Education: Bachelor’s Degree in a related field in the respective technical/professional discipline being performed
Years of experience: 5+ years of operational management experience within a major commercial airline, air cargo carrier, or airline operations technology provider.
- OCC / Dispatch Background: Direct experience operating within or building technology for a commercial Network Operations Control Center (NOCC/OCC), Flight Dispatch, or Integrated Operations Center.
- Aviation Domain Knowledge: Comprehensive understanding of flight operations, dispatch workflows, slot and flow management, disruption recovery (IROP), and crew/aircraft schedule optimization.
- Leadership & Change Management: Demonstrated experience leading cross-functional teams, managing complex technical programs, and championing process change across operational workgroups.
Preferred Qualifications
- Commercial Aviation Software: Hands-on experience with modern airline operations software platforms (e.g., Sabre, Jeppesen, Amadeus, NAVBLUE, Carmen, or custom cloud-based OCC tooling).
- Collaborative Decision Making (CDM): Working knowledge of FAA/Eurocontrol CDM programs, System Wide Information Management (SWIM), or Ground Delay Programs (GDP).
- Agile / Software Factory Experience: Experience working inside an Agile/Scrum software development environment, product management discipline, or DevSecOps product team.
- Military / Defense Familiarity: Familiarity with USAF Air Operations Centers (AOC), Air Tasking Orders (ATO), or joint airspace coordination is a plus, but not required.
Interpersonal Skills
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to develop and present briefings to senior leadership
- Strong analytical and organizational skills
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced acquisition environment
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively within Government and contractor teams
Additional Information
Location: RemoteTravel: Travel may be required at the customer’s discretion up to 25%
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** Position Contingent upon Contract Award**
