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SDA Branch Administrator

Odyssey Systems Consulting Group

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Colorado Springs, CO (On-Site/Office)

Position Summary

Odyssey Systems has an exciting new opportunity providing Advisory and Assistance Services (A&AS) supporting the US Space Force mission to defend National Security Interests in Space as a Space Domain Awareness (SDA) Branch Administrator supporting System Delta 85 (SYD 85).

SYD 85 is the U.S. Space Force organization responsible for developing and delivering resilient space capabilities supporting Battle Management, Command, Control, Communication, and Space Intelligence (BMC3I). SYD 85 synchronizes acquisition efforts for critical space system capabilities and works together with Combat Forces Command (CFC) Mission Deltas to improve mission readiness.

SYD 85's missions are foundational to Protecting and Defending US Space Systems that provide space-based Intelligence, Early Warning, Communications and Global Positioning services that sustain our way of life, support our national economy and act as force multipliers in times of conflict. Odyssey Systems is looking for high-performing, passionate people ready to make a difference by joining our existing team of dedicated professionals in the BMC3I workforce!

Odyssey Systems provides support to the Government in five areas: Product Support, Sustainment Engineering & Sustainment Management, Technical Order Management, Technical User Interface, and System Design, Engineering, and Integration. These tasks are executed laterally with USSF SSC/SZG depot and development contractors and with SDA stakeholders.

This is a full-time position at 2424 Garden of the Gods Road in Colorado Springs, CO with an opportunity to telework 1 to 2 days per week at the discretion of the Government.

Responsibilities

Responsibilities

Branch Administrators operate with broad direction, applying a deep knowledge of administrative processes, procedures, tools and protocol to perform a robust range of administrative tasks, such as; maintaining executive schedules and communication, preparing and reviewing correspondence, tracking and reviewing military and civilian awards, evaluations, and personnel actions, overseeing the administrative operations of a large office or organization, and coordinating large events requiring substantial discretion and attention to protocol.

As an SDA Branch Administrator, you will perform the full range of administrative support tasks, from basic receptionist and visitor control tasks to the preparation, coordination and publication of a wide variety of documents, graphics, presentations, spreadsheets, schedules, and other administrative products. The Administrator may be responsible for tracking and validating company or client technical or financial information, establishes and maintains files, prepares reports and monitors deliverables, ensuring quality assurance in all products delivered. The Administrator may serve as liaison regarding administrative issues related to purchasing, personnel, facilities, and operations. The Administrator may manage supply and travel accounts and documentation. The work requires knowledge of administrative principles, policies, and procedures, and the application of a variety of automated and non-automated tools, forms and templates. Administrators must be able to communicate verbally and non-verbally in a clear, concise and professional manner, exercising the decorum required of a professional work environment. Duties include, but are not limited to:
  • Manage the Portfolio Lead's dynamic calendar and travel schedule, interfacing with senior officers/executives from multiple military commands and intelligence agencies, and facilitating communication between the Division and Portfolio leadership and team
  • Schedule and prioritize meetings/events to maximize the Portfolio Lead's time, ensure realistic scheduling, identify meeting participants, subject matter experts (SMEs) and required materials to thoroughly address meeting topics
  • Develop, organize, and set up meetings to include weekly staff meetings, financial and program reviews, execution reviews, and other meetings as needed
  • Support the Portfolio Lead and staff to communicate program issues or concerns, and to request and advocate for executive decisions, intervention, and support
  • Arrange travel plans for the Portfolio lead using the Defense Travel System, to find and book optimal flights, lodging, and transportation to meet mission requirements
  • Assist with preparation of travel vouchers in the Defense Travel System following trips and perform records management and gather/develop all necessary paperwork/documentation
  • Draft, review, and edit correspondence to ensure compliance with standards, including Tongue and Quill, Directorate and Division guidance, and templates
  • Assist in the reviewing and processing of military awards and decorations, evaluations, military correspondence, military, and civilian personnel actions, and should have a basic understanding and comfortability in these areas
  • Help ensure the Portfolio Lead is thoroughly prepared for each scheduled event to include scheduling preparation time, providing read-ahead materials, biographies of participants, subject matter experts, and arranging advanced meetings, as required
  • Prepare correspondence, handle information requests, and perform functions such as answering phone calls, organizing, and scheduling meetings/VTCs, arranging conference calls, receiving/escorting visitors, writing meeting minutes as required, making copies, and managing functions such as mail, courier service, records management, etc.
  • Track and manage work tasks/action items using AFSPC's Task Management System (TMT)
  • Assist security personnel and visitors with security clearance verification, building access, data transfers, processing visit requests, etc., as required
  • Occaisional travel to CONUS and OCONUS locations at the request of the Government
  • Other duties as required/requested by the Government and within scope of the S3 contract


Qualifications

Citizenship: Must be a US citizen

Minimum Required Qualifications
  • Clearance: DoD Secret clearance, able to obtain a DoD TS/SCI clearance
  • Education: Bachelor's degree or higher in a relevant field
  • Years of Experience: 5 years supporting senior personnel in a similar role in a Department of Defense, Missile Defense Agency, or Intelligence organization
    • Familiarity with standards and experience preparing and routing correspondence in a Space Force, Air Force, or other DoD organization
    • Proficient in Microsoft Office applications (i.e., Outlook, Word, PowerPoint and Excel)
  • Interpersonal Skills : Exceptional professionalism and proven experience exercising discretion and confidentiality with sensitive organizational and personal information

Preferred Qualifications
  • Clearance: DoD TS/SCI clearance
  • Education: Master's degree or higher in a relevant field
  • Years of Experience: 8 or more experience supporting senior personnel in a similar role in a Department of Defense, Missile Defense Agency, or Intelligence organization
  • Interpersonal Skills: Strong communications skills (phone, email and in-person)
    • Proven ability to work collaboratively and effectively in fast-paced environment

Additional Information:

Location: Work is performed at 2424 Garden of the Gods, Colorado Springs, CO with work and meetings intermittently performed at Peterson Space Force Base

Travel: Up to 10% to CONUS and OCONUS locations upon Government direction

Hybrid: Opportunity to telework up to 1-2 days per week at the discretion of the Government

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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.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

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.

This position is filled through continuous recruitment and will remain open until a sufficient pool of applications has been received.

Hired applicants may be eligible for benefits, including but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, Tricare supplement, short-term disability, long-term disability, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, employee assistance program, learning and development benefit, paid time off, and holidays.

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Odyssey Systems’ portfolio of successful projects demonstrates our ability to efficiently plan, staff, and manage efforts of all scopes and sizes. Our employees provide tailored functional expertise in technology, engineering, and management principles. We offer vast experience in acquisition strategy development and document generation; source selection support; cost, schedule, and performance management; systems engineering and analysis; risk management; cost/benefit and earned value analysis; computer-based training development; communication planning and operations; and lifecycle sustainment and product support. Odyssey also offers research and acquisition support services to the DoD medical domain, leading DoD medical mission support through several prime services contracts.

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