Principal Program Manager

Position Summary

Odyssey Systems has an exciting opportunity for a Program Manager Principal / Subject Matter Expert (SME) providing support to the Air Force Life Cycle Management Center/PEO Digital Directorate (AFLCMC/HB).

The Air Force Program Execution Office for PEO Digital (AFPEO/HB) has the collective Air Force Materiel Command (AFMC) mission responsibility to manage and execute the modernization, development, testing, production, fielding, and sustainment of the PEO Digital portfolio, which includes over 130 programs supporting the United States Air Force and foreign allies.

AFLCMC/PEO Digital Directorate is headquartered at Hanscom Air Force Base, MA, with geographically separated operating units CONUS and OCONUS.

This is a full-time position located at Hanscom Air Force Base, MA supporting the HBU organization.

*** Position is Contingent upon Position Award ***

Responsibilities

Duties include, but not limited to:

• Provide acquisition program management support to the Program Manager and Integrated Product Team (IPT) Leads to ensure successful execution of program cost, schedule, and performance objectives.
• Support cost and schedule reduction initiatives and provide program leadership with analysis of program health and recommendations to maintain execution objectives.
• Assist with planning, evaluation, and implementation of acquisition strategies, including technical approaches, requirements analysis, risk assessment, and cost/schedule realism.
• Support implementation and execution of acquisition and development processes in coordination with Government program offices and prime contractors.
• Provide program management inputs to Request for Proposals (RFPs) including system specifications, Statements of Work (SOWs), System Requirements Documents (SRDs), and Contract Data Requirements Lists (CDRLs).
• Review acquisition documentation and provide programmatic comments to ensure accuracy and consistency across program documentation including Acquisition Strategies, LCSPs, APBs, ADMs, Risk Management Plans, and milestone decision briefings.
• Support development and preparation of acquisition reports and documentation required by DoDI 5000.02, including statutory and regulatory reporting requirements.
• Assist with development and updates of program reporting artifacts including Monthly Activity Reports (MAR), Source Approval Requests (SAR), Defense Acquisition Executive Summary (DAES), and Acquisition Program Baselines (APB).
• Develop, maintain, and update program risk management plans and support risk identification, analysis, handling, and monitoring in accordance with AFPAM 63-128 and Air Force risk management guidance.
• Support program risk boards and working groups and evaluate contractor risk management processes.
• Coordinate with program scheduling personnel and correlate Earned Value Management (EVM) analysis with Integrated Master Schedule (IMS) reporting.
• Review and track contractor deliverables, program schedules, and integration plans to ensure alignment with program objectives.
• Provide support for acquisition activities associated with Urgent Capability Acquisition and Middle Tier of Acquisition efforts in accordance with DoDI 5000.80 and DoDI 5000.81.
• Prepare and review Engineering Change Proposals (ECPs) and Requests for Proposals (RFPs), perform evaluations, and provide recommendations to Government program leadership.
• Support preparation of funding documentation including Purchase Requests, MIPRs, and Purchase Orders, utilizing systems such as CCaR, IDECS, and Electronic Document Access (EDA).
• Assist with development of acquisition briefings, program status updates, graphics, and reports for senior leadership.
• Provide support to Mission Planning Environment (MPE) program activities including preparation and review of program documentation such as BCRDs, APBs, ADMs, RDOC documentation, and obligation/spend plans.
• Ensure Mission Planning Environment capabilities support operational aircraft requirements, testing activities, and Operational Flight Program (OFP) schedules.
• Provide guidance and recommendations to program leadership regarding DoD acquisition directives and Air Force policies.
• Support mission execution activities including operational planning, capability development, event integration, evaluation, and reporting.

*** Position is Contingent upon Position Award ***

Qualifications

Citizenship: Must be a US citizen

Minimum Required Qualifications

Clearance: Must have and be able to maintain a Secret clearance

Education: Bachelor's Degree in a related field OR

• • 30+ years of directly related experience, 8 of which must be in the DoD

Years of Experience: 25 years of experience, 15 years within the DoD

• Familiarity with cloud-based systems including management and projection of cost and performance
• Familiarity with Agile methods, CI/CD, DevSecOps, and DevOps principles
• Comprehensive knowledge of DoD systems acquisition and program management principles, including DoDI 5000.02 and DoDI 5000.75
• Knowledge of roles and relationships within the DoD and Air Force acquisition environment
• Knowledge of qualitative and quantitative techniques for measuring acquisition program effectiveness and efficiency
• Strong written and oral communication skills with the ability to develop acquisition documentation including briefings, plans, and reports

Preferred Qualifications

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

Technical Skills

• Knowledge of DoD acquisition processes and program management frameworks, including DoDI 5000.02 and DoDI 5000.75
• Experience supporting ACAT acquisition programs and related reporting requirements
• Experience supporting acquisition documentation and reporting including APB, LCSP, ADM, MAR, SAR, and DAES
• Familiarity with Earned Value Management (EVM) and Integrated Master Schedule (IMS) analysis
• Experience supporting Request for Proposal (RFP) development, including Statements of Work (SOW), System Requirements Documents (SRDs), and Contract Data Requirements Lists (CDRLs)
• Experience supporting risk management planning and execution in accordance with DoD acquisition guidance
• Familiarity with Mission Planning Environment (MPE) program activities and support to operational flight program schedules
• Experience utilizing program management and financial systems such as Microsoft Office, IDECS, Electronic Document Access (EDA), and Comprehensive Cost and Requirements System (CCaR)
• Familiarity with cloud-based systems and management of cost and performance
• Familiarity with Agile development methods, CI/CD pipelines, DevSecOps, and DevOps principles

Interpersonal Skills

• Ability to communicate effectively with senior government leadership, program managers, and Integrated Product Teams
• Strong written and verbal communication skills for development of acquisition documentation, reports, and executive briefings
• Ability to analyze complex acquisition programs and provide recommendations to leadership
• Ability to coordinate across government, contractor, and program office stakeholders
• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills to support complex acquisition and program management activities
• Ability to interpret DoD policies, directives, and acquisition guidance and apply them to program execution

Additional Information

Location: Hanscom AFB, MA

Travel: May be required

Hybrid: In Office 2-3 days per week

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*** Position is Contingent upon Position Award ***

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