Program Manager

Position Summary

We are recruiting for multiple Program Managers for the Engineering, Professional, and Administrative Support Services (EPASS) Contract at Peterson SFB, in Colorado Springs, CO supporting the Ground-Based Radar Digitization (GBRD) program. The Ground-Based Radar Digitization (GBRD) program modernizes the legacy radar systems associated with the five Upgraded Early Warning Radars (UEWRs) and the Perimeter Acquisition Radar Attack Characterization System (PARCS), which provide continuous surveillance for missile and satellite detection, tracking, and reporting to support Missile Warning, Missile Defense, and Space Domain Awareness missions. This modernization effort replaces outdated analog and hardware-only components with advanced digital, scalable solutions that leverage a government-owned, open-architecture approach. An additional program goal is to address existing cybersecurity vulnerabilities in the legacy systems by improving cybersecurity capabilities, to include threat detection and data protection.

This is a full-time position located at Peterson Space Force Base, Colorado.

***This position is contingent upon contract award********

Responsibilities

Duties include, but not limited to:

• Apply 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 and 5000.75 Business Systems Requirements and Acquisition, as well as knowledge of roles and relationships within the DoD, the Air Force, and the Space Force.
• Provide project management oversight of efforts, tasks, studies, and engineering recommendations of the prime contractor to meet contractual requirements.
• Apply knowledge of qualitative and quantitative techniques for gathering, analyzing, and measuring the effectiveness, efficiency and productivity of acquisition programs.
• Ability to work in a test environment and deploy modernization efforts to multiple sites/sides/strings.
• Support activities that assist the Branch Chief in assessing what programs are within schedule and cost baselines.
• Recommend viable solutions to problems and the pursuit of alternative courses of action.
• Effectively communicate verbally, in written communications, and in briefings to senior leadership.
• Provide quality acquisition and program documentation (briefings, documents, plans, schedules, etc.)
• Ability to coordinate staff packages including, but not limited to, public affairs products.
• Manage reviews, updates, and recommended changes to the prime contractors Integrated Master Plan (IMP) and Integrated Management Schedule (IMS).
• Advise and assist in planning the implementation of projects through coordinating and integrating engineering, contracting, financial management, cost, logistics, configuration management, test, and other related disciplines to achieve successful project requirements.
• Advise and assist the Government Program Manager on all business aspects of the funded projects to include requirements definition, budget formulation, cost estimates, contract strategy formulation, contract schedule management, contractor progress, contract risk management, earned value status, and future budget requirements.
• Apply elements of the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulations and service supplements to support contracting elements of acquisition and program execution.
• Compose draft contract letters, Point Papers, Status Reports, Position Papers, Acquisition Strategy Panel briefings and Program Management Review briefings as required for senior Government decision makers.
• Support activities in studying, analyzing, dissecting, coordinating internal and external taskers from cradle-to-grave.
• Support and develop acquisition reports, including statutory and regulatory reports (i.e. DAES, MAR, etc.).
• Support Program Management Reviews (PMRs), senior level meeting/reviews and stakeholder meetings.
• Supporting and developing various briefings/schedules of program status and acquisition tasks to senior management.
• Supporting implementation and execution of Agile concepts and processes (not software related) in concert with Government and Prime contractors.
• Developing and implementing innovative solutions to expedite execution of contract actions that provide products and services to customers, consistent with statutory requirements and risks.
• Providing acquisition support to project and program managers, to include reviewing and assessing project/program performance, reviewing delivered contract data items, and preparing factual, clear, concise, complete and appropriately coordinated written communications.
• Monitoring, reviewing and recommending approval of contract obligations and payments that synchronize program management and financial management efforts.
• Assisting with developing, staffing, reviewing, and finalizing briefings and other various acquisition documents, as well as formal reports related to the strategic planning, programming, acquisition planning, execution and close-out for NCMC-ITW/AA and CCIC2S Enterprise Networks programs and projects.
• Perform acquisition planning, solicit, evaluate, negotiate, analyze, advise, and assist with contract awards, post award administration and terminations on contracts for the procurement of supplies and services, including complex contracts and high dollar acquisitions.
• Assisting or performing post-award duties including monitoring contract performance, payment processing, executing, and documenting conventional contract modifications.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

Citizenship: Must be a U.S. Citizen

Clearance: Must have an active DoD Secret clearance, with the ability to obtain and maintain a Top Secret clearance

Education: Bachelor's Degree in related field

Year's of experience: Twelve (12) years of experience in the respective technical discipline; to include five (5) years of DoD experience; OR,

• Master's in a related field and ten (10) years of experience in the respective technical discipline; to include five (5) years of DoD experience

Additional experience:

• Possesses the advanced knowledge, experience in Air Force or Space Force acquisitions
• Knowledge of DoD contracting processes and policies, and Sentinel/GSA Contracts/TDLs
• Possess the ability to perform tasks and oversee the efforts of junior and mid-level personnel within the technical/professional discipline
• Ability to manage multiple Prime contactors, multiple Contracts/TDLs at multiple locations/sites
• Experience working multiple codependent projects simultaneously
• Demonstrate advanced knowledge of their technical/professional discipline as well as possess a comprehensive understanding and ability to apply associated standards, procedures and practices in their area of expertise

Preferred Qualifications:

Clearance:Active TS/SCI

Certification: Defense Acquisition Workforce Improvement Act (DAWIA) certification, Federal Acquisition Certification for Program and Project Managers (FAC-P/PM), or Project Management Institute (PMI) Project Management Professional (PMP) certification

Additional experience:

• Acquisition program office experience - highly preferred
• Proven experience overseeing 3600 driven Research and Development (R&D) efforts
• Experience managing DoD sustainment projects and programs, from a senior program management, financial management and/or contract management perspective.
• Experience with cloud-based applications and containerization.
• Knowledge of DoD contracting processes and policies.
• Acquisition program office experience.
• Possess the knowledge, experience and demonstrated ability to provide primary program oversight and management of task orders.
• Possesses the advanced knowledge, experience, and recognized ability to be considered an expert in Air Force/U.S. Space Force acquisitions.

Additional Information:

Location: Onsite at Peterson SFB, located in Colorado Springs, CO

Hybrid: Telework capabilities for local candidates (percentage of telework allowed will vary based on 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.

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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