Odyssey Systems

Senior Program Manager

Odyssey Systems$120K — $145K *
Aerospace & Defense
11 - 15 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • US citizenship is required
  • Top Secret Level Clearance with current SCI eligibility
  • Bachelor’s degree with at least 12 years of experience or 15 years with 8 years in DoD programs
  • Expertise in DoD acquisition management and related legislation
  • Familiarity with Agile methodologies and cloud-based systems

Responsibilities

  • Lead development and coordination of key deliverables
  • Serve as point of contact for congressional engagements
  • Facilitate collaboration between different military services and federal agencies
  • Conduct operational gap analyses with COCOMs
  • Produce strategic guidance documents for leadership
  • Manage governance execution for boards chaired by General Officers
  • Aggregate and validate financial data for high-priority requests

Benefits

  • Full-time position at The Pentagon, Washington, DC
  • Onsite work, with required in-person attendance 5 days a week
  • Opportunity to engage with multiple military branches and interagency collaboration
Full Job Description
Position Summary

Odyssey Systems has an exciting opportunity for a Senior Program Manager providing support to the Command, Control, Communications, and Battle Management Division (C3BM).

 

Command, Control, Communications, and Battle Management (C3BM) has been tasked with delivering an integrated Department of the Air Force (DAF) Battle Network providing resilient decision advantage and enabling the USAF, USSF, Joint, and Coalition Force to win against the pacing challenge. C3BM supports execution in many different focus areas. C3BM’s main efforts are Architecture and Systems Engineering (ASE), Operational Response Team (ORT), and multiple mission integration teams such as Air, Maritime and multiple acquisitions consisting of both the Advanced Battle Management System (ABMS) and Space.

 

This is a full-time position at The Pentagon, Washington, DC and is 5 days a week onsite.

Responsibilities

Duties include, but not limited to:

  • Lead development and coordination of PPBE deliverables, including R‑Docs, BES, and POM funding profiles
  • Serve as primary focal point for congressional engagements; draft, package, and coordinate briefs for SECAF and senior leadership; track and analyze legislative adjustments

  • Facilitate multi‑service and joint interagency collaboration (Air Force, Navy, Marine Corps, Army, DISA, OUSW) to integrate funding baselines and synchronize Joint Fires Network initiatives

  • Partner with COCOMs (e.g., USAFRICOM, PACOM) to conduct operational gap analyses, define mission requirements, and author issue papers with manpower and cost estimates

  • Produce completed staff work, decision packages, white papers, and executive briefings providing strategic guidance for senior Air Force and OUSW leadership

  • Direct governance execution, agendas, and battle rhythm management for senior‑level boards chaired by General Officers

  • Interface with OSD/CAPE and SAF/FM; aggregate and validate contract and financial data; fulfill high‑priority RFIs

  • Advocate for program TOA; support AF Corporate Structure reviews (Panels, Group, Board, Engine Room); develop risk models analyzing capability trade‑offs at different funding levels

  • Research and coordinate modern statutory and funding mechanisms for rapid acquisition and flexible execution

  • Liaise across PEO C3BM, program offices, and HAF/SAF (AF/A5/8, SAF/AQ, SAF/FM); translate SAE guidance into actionable program milestones and track obligation/expenditure metrics

Qualifications

Citizenship: Must be a US citizen

 

Minimum Required Qualifications

ClearanceMust have and be able to maintain a Top Secret Level Clearance with current SCI eligibility

 

Preferred Qualifications

Education and Experience: Bachelor’s degree, and minimum of 12 years of experience, including at least 5 years supporting DoD programs, OR

    • 15 years of experience, including at least 8 years supporting DoD programs.

Technical Skills

  • DoD acquisition program management support across the acquisition lifecycle
  • Knowledge of FAR, DoDI 5000.02, AFI 63-101/20-101, and related acquisition guidance
  • Program risk management and acquisition reporting
  • Cost, schedule, and performance management
  • Development and review of acquisition documentation and milestone packages
  • Experience supporting IPTs, PMRs, and acquisition reviews
  • Familiarity with Agile methodologies, DevSecOps, and cloud-based systems
  • Experience with acquisition and financial systems including CCaR, IDECS, EDA, and Microsoft Office Suite
  • Knowledge of EVM analysis and Integrated Master Schedules (IMS)

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: The Pentagon, Washington, DCTravel: Travel may be required at the customer’s discretion

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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