Acquisition Program Engineer

Position Summary

Odyssey Systems has an exciting opportunity for a Acquisition Program Engineer supporting the Air Force Life Cycle Management Center Armament Directorate (AFLCMC/EB). This role provides senior-level acquisition and program management advisory support for ACAT I, II, and III programs in accordance with DoD and Department of the Air Force acquisition policy.

This is a full-time onsite position at Eglin Air Force Base, FL.

Responsibilities

Duties include, but not limited to:

• Apply senior-level knowledge of systems acquisition and program management in accordance with DoDI 5000.02, DoDI 5000.75, AFI/DAFI 63-101, AFI/DAFI 63-138, and AFPAM/DAFPAM 63-128.
• Lead development, maintenance, and updates of acquisition documentation and statutory/regulatory reports (MAR, SAR, DAES, APB) for ACAT I, II, and III programs.
• Develop and maintain acquisition reports using DAMIR, EDA, PMRT, CRIS, and other DoD/OSD-mandated systems.
• Prepare senior-leader briefings, graphics, dashboards, and reports supporting acquisition decision-making.
• Assess program execution against approved cost, schedule, and performance baselines and recommend corrective actions or alternative courses of action.
• Plan, evaluate, and support implementation of acquisition strategies for weapon system development, production, deployment, and sustainment.
• Support program management reviews, senior-level meetings, and IMP/IMS reviews.
• Advise and assist Government personnel with source selection activities in a non-decision-making advisory role.
• Develop, maintain, and execute program risk management plans; facilitate risk identification, analysis, handling, and monitoring.
• Support Agile development and management processes with Government and prime contractors.
• Develop Business Case Analyses, trade studies, acquisition milestone documentation and briefings (including 2366a/b), AoA guidance and reports, IMS, market research reports, ESIS, and ASP briefings.
• Support lifecycle data planning, including development and management of CDRLs and DIDs.
• Develop documentation and briefings supporting acquisition decision milestones.

Qualifications

Citizenship: Must be a US citizen

Minimum Required Qualifications

Clearance: Must have and be able to maintain an active Top Secret Clearance

Education: Bachelor's degree in related discipline + 5 years relevant experience

• • Master's degree + 3 years of relevant experience

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting Air Force or DoD weapon system acquisition programs
• Experience supporting ACAT I or ACAT II programs

Technical Skills

• DoD and Air Force acquisition policy and reporting
• ACAT I, II, and III program execution
• DAMIR, EDA, PMRT, CRIS
• Cost, schedule, and performance management
• Risk management planning and execution
• Acquisition strategy and milestone documentation
• Business Case Analysis and trade study development

Interpersonal Skills

• Executive-level written and verbal communication
• Senior-leader briefing and advisory skills
• Analytical decision-making and problem-solving
• Ability to lead and influence in IPT environments
• Strong organizational discipline and attention to detail

Additional Information

Location: Eglin AFB, FL

Travel: May be required at the customer's discretion

Onsite

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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