Senior Program Manager

Odyssey Systems is seeking a Senior Program Manager to support the Tactical Air Traffic Control Command and Control Operations System (TACOS) within the Air Force Life Cycle Management Center/PEO Electronic Systems Directorate (AFLCMC/HB). This directorate manages modernization, development, testing, production, and sustainment for over 140 programs for the U.S. Air Force (USAF) and its allies, playing a critical role in advancing the Air Force's mission.



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:

• Drive cost and schedule efficiencies in acquisition and program management.
• Manage cloud-based systems for cost projections and performance tracking.
• Apply Agile, CI/CD, DevSecOps, and DevOps methodologies.
• Ensure compliance with DoD acquisition policies (DoDI 5000.02 & 5000.75).
• Conduct qualitative and quantitative analysis of acquisition programs.
• Develop and present acquisition documentation, briefings, and reports.
• Support Program Managers in executing acquisition strategies and maintaining program battle rhythm.
• Guide contract execution, assessing program health to meet cost, schedule, and performance goals.
• Assist in RFP development, including SOWs, SRDs, and CDRLs.
• Review acquisition documents for accuracy and consistency.
• Collaborate with government and contractors on acquisition execution.
• Provide strategic acquisition guidance and policy interpretation.
• Support risk management planning, including mitigation strategies.
• Develop statutory and regulatory acquisition reports.
• Utilize financial and acquisition systems (CCaR, IDECS, EDA) for funding management.
• Track contractor deliverables, schedules, and program integration.
• Monitor IT system interfaces and assist in contract communications.
• Stay updated on DoD acquisition reforms and Air Force policies.
• Ensure MPE systems align with operational testing and OFP requirements.
• Assess Engineering Change Proposals (ECPs) and contract modifications.

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 and 12 years of experience in the respective technical/professional discipline being performed, five of which must be in the DoD, OR,

• 15 years of directly related experience, eight of which must be in the DoD.

• DoD Acquisition Program Management
• Acquisition Strategy Development (ASP)
• Request for Information (RFI) and Request for Proposal (RFP) development
• Statement of Work (SOW) development
• Program planning, execution, and scheduling
• Cost, schedule, and performance management
• Milestone documentation and acquisition lifecycle support
• Source selection support
• Leadership briefings and executive-level presentations
• Microsoft Office 365 and SharePoint

Interpersonal Skills

• Strong leadership and team management abilities
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to collaborate across multidisciplinary teams (Program Management, Engineering, Logistics, Cybersecurity, Configuration Management, and Government stakeholders)
• Critical thinking and sound decision-making
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced acquisition environment
• Relationship-building with government, military, and contractor personnel
• Confident presenter with executive briefing experience
• Adaptable and proactive problem solver
• Self-motivated with a collaborative, team-first mindset

Additional Information

Location: Hanscom AFB

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

Onsite

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Odyssey 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



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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