Odyssey Systems

Senior Program Manager

Odyssey Systems$110K — $130K *
Ogden, UT 84404In-Person
Aerospace & Defense
15+ years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • US citizenship required
  • Secret clearance required
  • Bachelor's degree in a related field and 25 years of experience, 15 years in DoD OR 30 years total experience, with 20 in DoD
  • Master's or Doctorate preferred with relevant experience
  • Expertise in program management emphasizing requirements development and risk mitigation

Responsibilities

  • Lead planning and execution of complex C2ISR and battle management programs
  • Coordinate with DoD and industry stakeholders to ensure program success
  • Analyze acquisitions for effectiveness and efficiency
  • Develop and provide acquisition program documentation and reports
  • Support program management reviews and senior leadership briefings
  • Assess system acquisition planning, production, and sustainment strategies
  • Manage program budgeting and Central Asset Management processes

Benefits

  • On-site work at Hill AFB in Ogden, UT
  • Opportunity to lead multi-disciplinary teams
  • Engagement with senior DoD stakeholders
  • Dynamic work environment focusing on advanced military capabilities
  • Professional development opportunities in defense acquisition frameworks
Full Job Description
Position Summary

Odyssey Systems has an exciting opportunity for a Senior Program Manager to support the Theatre Battle Control Division (AFLCMC/HBD). You'll lead the planning, execution, and sustainment of complex C2ISR, battle management, and air/missile defense programs that enable integrated operational awareness and decision‑making across the joint force. This role oversees multi‑disciplinary teams, coordinates with stakeholders across DoD and industry, and ensures delivery of advanced capabilities that meet theater‑level command and control requirements.

 

This is a full-time position located at Hill AFB in Ogden, UT.

Responsibilities

Duties include, but not limited to:

 

  • Comprehensive knowledge of principles, policies, and practices of systems acquisition and program management, as defined in DoDI 5000.02 Operation of the Adaptive Acquisition Framework, AFI 63-101/20-101, as well as knowledge of roles and relationships within the DoD and the Air Force.
  • Knowledge of qualitative and quantitative techniques for gathering, analyzing, and measuring the effectiveness, efficiency, and productivity of acquisition, sustainment, or modification programs.
  • Knowledge of support activities that assist the program manager in assessing what programs are within schedule and cost baselines, be able to recommend viable solutions to problems, and the pursuit of alternative courses of action.
  • Effectively communicate orally and in writing, providing quality acquisition and program documentation (briefings, documents, plans, etc.).
  • Plan, research, analyze, and assess system acquisition in terms of development, production, deployment and sustainment of weapons systems and associated equipment as well as formulate plans and recommend effective strategies in meeting cost, schedule, and performance objectives.
  • Support and develop acquisition and sustainment reports, including statutory and regulatory reports (i.e. Defense Acquisition Executive Summary (DAES), Monthly Activity Report (MAR), etc.).
  • Support program management reviews, senior level meeting/reviews, and IMP/IMS reviews.
  • Support and develop various briefings/schedules of program status and acquisition tasks to senior management.
  • Understand the different funding types, budgets and the Central Asset Management (CAM) process
Qualifications

Citizenship: Must be a US citizen

 

Minimum Required Qualifications:

Clearance: Secret Clearance

Education: Bachelor’s Degree in a related field and 25 years of experience, 15 years of which must be in the DoD OR

    • 30 years of directly related experience, 20 years of which must be in the DoD

Preferred Qualifications

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

 

Technical Skills

  • Program management expertise with emphasis on requirements development, risk mitigation, and integrated planning across C2ISR and Battle Management programs.
  • Advanced knowledge of DoD systems acquisition processes, including lifecycle management and product support planning across all milestone phases.
  • Proficient in applying AFI 63‑101/20‑101 to Air Force acquisition and sustainment activities.
  • Strong understanding of DoDI 5000.02 and the broader DoD 5000‑series frameworks governing major capability acquisition.
  • Familiarity with technologies, tools, and methodologies used in defense acquisition, including configuration management, technical baseline control, and integrated product support strategies.

Interpersonal Skills

  • Strong coordination and communication skills
  • Ability to work effectively in cross-functional teams
  • Effective problem-solving and decision-making abilities
  • Customer-focused support mindset

Additional Information

Location: Hill AFB Ogden, UT

Travel: 5%

Onsite

 

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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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