Program Manager (Evergreen)
Niceville, FL - USA
Job Summary
Evergreen (Pipeline) Requisition
This requisition is used to build a pipeline of qualified candidates for future opportunities. While there may not be an immediate opening candidates will be considered as positions become available based on their qualifications and program needs.
Odyssey is seeking experiencedAcquisition Program Management Professionals to join our talent community for anticipated opportunities supporting the Air Force Life Cycle Management Center (AFLCMC) Armament Directorate and other Department of Defense (DoD) acquisition programs.
Our Program Managers support the government with planning researching analyzing and assessing the effectiveness efficiency and productivity of weapons systems and associated equipment acquisitions (development productionanddeployment) and formulate plans and recommend strategies to meet cost schedule and performanceobjectives.
Duties include but not limited to:
- Provide acquisition program management support across all phases of the DoD acquisition lifecycle (Materiel Solution Analysis through Operations & Support)
- Advise Government Program Managers on program execution acquisition strategy and risk management
- Develop review and coordinate acquisition documentation including but not limited to:
- Acquisition Strategy (AS)
- Systems Engineering Plan (SEP)
- Test and Evaluation Master Plan (TEMP)
- Life Cycle Sustainment Plan (LCSP)
- Statement of Work (SOW) Statement of Objectives (SOO) and Contract Data Requirements Lists (CDRLs)
- Monitor and evaluate program cost schedule and performance using metrics and Earned Value Management (EVM)
- Identify assess and mitigate program risks; maintain and manage risk registers
- Lead or support Integrated Product Teams (IPTs) milestone reviews and technical reviews (e.g. SRR PDR CDR)
- Support source selection activities including proposal evaluation and contract modifications
- Coordinate across engineering logistics test and financial stakeholders to ensure integrated program execution
- Prepare and deliver briefings status reports and decision support materials to senior leadership
- Support Foreign Military Sales (FMS) and international armaments cooperation efforts as applicable
Citizenship
Must be a U.S. citizen
Minimum Required Qualifications
Clearance:Secret
Education and experience:
- Journeyman: Bachelors degree and 7 years of relevant experience; OR Masters degree and 5 years of relevant experience
- Senior: Bachelors degree and 25 years of relevant experience; OR Masters degree and 15 years of relevant experience
- Principal: Masters degree and 25 years of relevant experience
- Program management experience preferably within a DoD acquisition environment
- Demonstrated experience supporting ACAT IIII programs or equivalent
Preferred Qualifications
Clearance:Top Secret (TS) or TS/SCI
Certifications:
- PMP (Project Management Professional)
- DAWIA Level II or III in Program Management or equivalent
Experience:
- Experience supporting AFLCMC SAF/AQ or equivalent Air Force acquisition organizations
- Experience with armament systems (air-to-air air-to-surface munitions missiles or related systems)
- Experience supporting Foreign Military Sales (FMS) programs
- Strong knowledge of DoD acquisition lifecycle processes and DoDI 5000 series
- Experience developing and reviewing acquisition documentation (AS SEP TEMP LCSP etc.)
Technical Skills
- Earned Value Management (EVM) analysis and reporting
- Risk management and mitigation planning
- Familiarity with scheduling tools (e.g. MS Project Primavera)
- Understanding of requirements development and JCIDS processes (ICD CDD CPD)
Interpersonal Skills
- Ability to operate independently as a senior adviserto government leadership
- Strong leadership and team coordination across cross-functional environments
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced mission-driven environment
- Strategic thinking and complex problem-solving abilities
Additional Information
Location:
Eglin AFB FL
Travel:
May be required up to 1020% depending on program needs
Work Environment:
On-site
This is an evergreen position designed to pro-activelyidentify and engage highly qualified candidates for future openings across Odysseys portfolio of acquisition and program management support efforts. While this role is not currently tied to a specific contract selected candidates may be considered for upcoming positions based on their experience qualifications and program needs.
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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
Required Experience:
IC
About Company
Odyssey builds, secures and integrates capabilities and technologies to meet tomorrow’s mission requirements. We enhance operational readiness through comprehensive program support.