Journeyman Program Manager

Odyssey Systems has an exciting opportunity for a Program Manager providing support to the Air Force Life Cycle Management Center/Airborne Warning and Control System (AFLCMC/HBS/WIW). The Airborne Warning and Control System (AWACS) Division has the collective Air Force Materiel Command (AFMC) mission responsibility to deliver airborne Battle Management Command & Control (BMC2) capabilities that support joint allied coalition humanitarian and homeland defense operations. Modernization efforts enable continued involvement with worldwide operations by revitalizing legacy mission systems replacing aging computer architectures integrating multisensor data fusion and improving global expeditionary readiness and availability. Additionally the Division assists in the planned divestiture of the E3 platform and in shaping development of followon capabilities for future airborne C2 systems.

This is a full time Hybrid position located at Hanscom AFB MA.

Duties include but not limited to:

Program & Acquisition Management

• Provide program-level acquisition support to the Program Manager (PM) and Integrated Product Team (IPT) Leads to ensure disciplined execution acquisition battle rhythm and delivery of warfighter capability
• Advise program leadership on overall program health and options to maintain cost schedule and performance objectives
• Interpret coordinate and execute acquisition project assignments; identify and resolve issues with significant impact to acquisition and sustainment efforts
• Compare program direction and plans for alignment and consistency across stakeholders
• Monitor and assess program integration plans and interface control between systems

Acquisition Strategy & Policy Compliance

• Assist with planning evaluating and implementing acquisition strategies including traditional Middle Tier of Acquisition (MTA) and Urgent Capability pathways
• Provide non-technical acquisition expertise and guidance in accordance with DoD and Air Force acquisition policies directives and instructions
• Identify and resolve policy disconnects; provide policy interpretation and recommendations to program leadership
• Track acquisition reform initiatives and recommend updates to programs impacted by policy changes

Contracting RFP & Source Selection Support

• Provide program management inputs to RFPs including system requirements SOWs SRDs CDRLs and evaluation criteria
• Assist with development of source selection strategies and provide administrative and evaluation support
• Review and track prime contractor deliverables schedules and contractual performance
• Assist with drafting contractual correspondence related to program management issues

Program Reporting & Senior Leadership Briefings

• Develop prepare and review acquisition reports and statutory documentation in support of milestone decisions and program oversight
• Support preparation of senior-level briefings graphics schedules and program status updates
• Maintain recurring program documentation such as MARs APBs DAES inputs SARs and supplemental acquisition reports
• Utilize DoD-mandated and specialized systems to support reporting documentation and execution

Risk Schedule & Performance Management

• Develop maintain and execute program risk management plans; facilitate risk identification analysis handling and monitoring
• Support risk management boards and working groups; document outcomes and action items
• Analyze contractor and subcontractor risk management processes
• Coordinate with program scheduling personnel and correlate EVM cost performance data with Integrated Master Schedule (IMS) CDRLs

Financial & Funding Support

• Provide direct support for preparation and submission of funding documents including purchase requests MIPRs and obligation/spend plans
• Support cost and schedule reduction initiatives across acquisition and development efforts
• Evaluate funding realism and cost impacts in support of acquisition strategies and execution decisions

Advisory & Leadership Support

• Provide expert acquisition and program management guidance to division chiefs and program/project managers
• Advise PMs on best-practice program management principles to improve processes increase efficiency and achieve cost avoidance
• Support life-cycle logistics considerations and operational supportability planning

Citizenship: Must be a US citizen

Minimum Required Qualifications

Clearance: Must have an Active Secret Clearance

Preferred Qualifications

Education: Bachelors Degree in a related field and 5 years of experience in the respective technical/professional discipline being performed 3 of which must be in the DoD OR

• 8 years of experience in the respective technical/professional discipline being performed 5 of which must be in the DoD

Technical Skills

• Provide program management support focused on cost schedule and performance for the E7 platform
• Track analyze and brief program metrics within established guidelines
• Apply DoD acquisition processes and program documentation standards relevant to AWACS modernization
• Use Microsoft Office Suite for reporting scheduling documentation and communication
• Identify risks troubleshoot issues and recommend solutions across technical and programmatic areas

Interpersonal Skills

• Communicate clearly and professionally in written and verbal formats with government and contractor teams
• Collaborate effectively with crossfunctional geographically dispersed stakeholders supporting AWACS programs
• Work independently as a selfstarter while following established PM processes and guidelines
• Demonstrate sound judgment adaptability and critical thinking when navigating evolving program needs
• Maintain professionalism and build strong working relationships within the AWACS enterprise
• Contribute positively to team dynamics ensuring coordination across multiple major defense contractor partners

Additional Information

Location: Hanscom

Travel: 20% (OK Wright Pat. Seattle)

Remote Onsite or Hybrid: Hybrid

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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 militarys 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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