Program Manager SME

Position Summary

Odyssey Systems has an exciting opportunity for a Program Manager SME (Principal) supporting the Air Force Life Cycle Management Center/PEO Electronic Systems Directorate (AFLCMC/HB) within the HBU Force Protection Division at Hanscom AFB.

Program management support will assist Government Program Managers in meeting guidance in FAR, DoDI 5000.02, AFI 63-101_20-101, AFPAM 63-128, and other applicable regulations. Support includes acquisition reporting, program planning, contract execution, risk management, and compliance with statutory and regulatory requirements for ACAT I, II, and III programs.

Responsibilities

In this Advisory and Assistance Services (A&AS) role, you will provide expert-level support to Department of Defense (DoD) programs by assisting government leadership with decision-making, planning, and execution throughout the acquisition lifecycle. You will apply your technical and/or professional expertise to ensure compliance with applicable policies and regulations, contribute to mission success, and help deliver critical capabilities to the warfighter.

Duties include, but not limited to:

• Plan, research, analyze, and assess projects to recommend strategies meeting cost, schedule, and performance objectives.
• Support cost and schedule reduction activities for acquisition and development efforts.
• Provide acquisition support to Program Managers and IPT Leads to maintain acquisition battle rhythm and deliver warfighter capability.
• Support program leadership in contract execution, program health analysis, and acquisition strategy development.
• Assist in developing RFP inputs, including SOWs, SRDs, CDRLs, and acquisition reports.
• Review acquisition documentation for compliance with DoDI 5000.02, AFI 63-101_20-101, and AFPAM 63-128.
• Prepare and update acquisition reports, including MARs, SARs, DAES, APBs, and risk management plans.
• Support implementation of acquisition processes with Government and prime contractors.
• Provide program management guidance under DoD and AF directives and acquisition frameworks.
• Support risk management planning, analysis, and monitoring of contractor risk processes.
• Review and track prime contractor deliverables, schedules, and integration plans.
• Assist with source selection documentation, evaluation criteria, and RFP development.
• Support operational planning, capability development, event execution, testing, and mission planning environments.
• Prepare funding documentation and financial execution reports using CCaR, IDECS, EDA, and other DoD systems.
• Correlate EVM cost performance analysis with program IMS deliverables.
• Advise program leadership on acquisition policy, best practices, and process improvement opportunities.
• Prepare briefings, graphics, reports, and milestone review documentation for senior leadership.

Qualifications

Citizenship: Must be a US citizen

Minimum Required Qualifications

Clearance: Must have an Active Secret Clearance

Education: Bachelor's Degree in a related field and 25 years of experience, with 15 years in the DoD

• OR 30 years of directly related experience with proper certifications, with 20 years in the DoD

Preferred Qualifications

Education: Master's or Doctorate Degree in a related field and at least 20 years of experience, with 12 years in the DoD

• Familiarity with cloud-based systems, Agile methods, CI/CD, DevSecOps, and DevOps principles.
• Knowledge of qualitative and quantitative techniques for acquisition program evaluation.
• Experience supporting Urgent Capability Acquisitions and Middle Tier of Acquisition programs IAW DoDI 5000.80 and 5000.81.

Technical Skills

• Acquisition planning, reporting, and documentation compliance
• Risk management planning and execution
• RFP development and contract execution support
• Use of DoD acquisition systems (CCaR, IDECS, EDA)
• EVM analysis and milestone reporting

Interpersonal Skills

• Strong oral and written communication for briefings and documentation
• Ability to coordinate across multiple stakeholders and organizations
• Leadership skills to provide guidance on acquisition policy and process improvement
• Collaborative problem-solving and mission-focused decision-making

Additional Information

Location: Onsite, Hanscom AFB, Bedford, MA

Travel: Travel may be required at the customer's discretion

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Company Overview

Odyssey Systems is a world-class technical, engineering, and integration company serving the warfighting ecosystem with airborne integration, ISR, C2, and warfighter readiness capabilities. Odyssey meets the military's operational needs by integrating layered defense systems from equipment, technology, and services to data, information, and business operations. We streamline defense acquisition and sustainment, engineering the technical battlefield with domain-specific proficiency to ensure lethality. Odyssey is dedicated to excellent contract execution, peak organizational performance, and fostering a workplace built on employee care.

Odyssey is proud to live out our core values of commitment, ambition, and respect in our work and communities through OdysseyCares , a philanthropic group focused on giving back through direct donations, an employer match program, and volunteering events.

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.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities