Odyssey Systems

Senior Program Manager

Odyssey Systems$108K — $130K *
Aerospace & Defense
11 - 15 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Active Top Secret clearance required
  • Bachelor's degree with 25 years experience or Master's with 15 years experience
  • PMP certification preferred
  • Proficient in DoDAF 2.2 products and related methodologies
  • Strong knowledge of DoDI 5000 series and AF directives
  • Experience in supporting ACAT program offices and government PMs
  • Ability to communicate complex ideas clearly both verbally and in writing

Responsibilities

  • Provide acquisition management support across all DoD acquisition phases
  • Advise Government Program Managers on execution and risk management strategies
  • Develop and coordinate key acquisition documentation like AS, SEP, and LCSP
  • Monitor and evaluate program performance using metrics and EVM
  • Identify and mitigate program risks while managing risk registers
  • Lead Integrated Product Teams and support milestone reviews
  • Prepare briefings and status reports for senior leadership

Benefits

  • Opportunity to support mission-critical programs in defense
  • Engagement in a variety of tasks across the acquisition lifecycle
  • Work alongside government program managers and other stakeholders
  • Access to international collaboration opportunities through FMS
  • Location at Eglin AFB, a key installation for defense operations
  • Potential for travel at the customer's discretion
  • Work in a dynamic and impactful environment supporting air armament systems
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 Adaptive Weapons division (AFLCMC/EBI) 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:

Minimum Required Qualifications

Clearance: Must have and be able to maintain an active Top Secret clearance

Education and experience: Bachelor's degree and25 years of relevant experience, OR Master's degree and 15 years of relevant experience

Preferred Qualifications

Certifications: PMP

Technical Skills
  • DoDAF 2.2 (or later) products; NR-KPP / ISP / IASP / PPP
  • JCIDS support; CBA / ICD / CDD / CPD development
  • Requirements traceability; DOORS / SysML (or equivalent)
  • FAR / DoD 5000.2 acquisition program support
  • RFP development (SRD / SOO / SOW / CDRL) and source selection support
  • Configuration baseline support (MIL-HDBK-67 / ANSI/EIA-649)
  • Risk management, program schedule execution support, and financial analyses
  • Relevant degree in Management or Business (or equivalent experience).
  • Strong knowledge of DoDI 5000.02, DoDI 5000.75, AFI 63-101, AFI 63-138, AFPAM 63-128, and related acquisition guidance.
  • Experience supporting ACAT program offices and Government program managers.
  • Proficiency with DoD acquisition systems (DAMIR, EDA, PMRT, CRIS).
  • Demonstrated skill in requirements development, documentation, and DoDAF/SysML modeling.
  • Ability to communicate complex information clearly-both verbally and in writing.
  • Experience developing reports, dashboards, and program documentation for senior decision makers

Interpersonal Skills
  • Ability to support short-notice requirements and accelerated delivery timelines
  • Ability to coordinate across functional disciplines and develop briefings/decision support information

Additional Information

Location: Eglin AFB, FL

Travel: May be required at 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.
Learn more about Odyssey Systems
Size
500 employees
Industry
Founded
1997
Revenue
$100 million

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