Senior Contracting Program Manager

Odyssey Systems has an exciting opportunity for a Senior ContractingProgram Manager providing support to the C3C/Kessel Run (KR) Division. Specifically this will be supporting the C3C/Kessel Run contracting office.

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

The Senior Contracting Program Manager will provide acquisition and program management support to Government Program Managers and Integrated Product Teams (IPTs) across the acquisition lifecycle. The position supports program execution activities involving cost schedule performance risk management acquisition documentation milestone preparation contractor coordination and program reporting in support of Air Force acquisition programs.

Duties include but not limited to:

• Support program leadership with analysis solutions and recommendations to ensure successful contract execution and overall program health.
• Provide expert Program Management input for RFPs including system specifications EW Systems (SRDs) SOWs CDRLs and other proposal materials.
• Review acquisition documents (ADMs LCSPs Acquisition Strategies APBs Risk Management Plans PMRs milestone briefings) and provide programmatic assessments for consistency and accuracy.
• Prepare review and support statutory/regulatory acquisition reports and milestone documentation in accordance with DoDI 5000.02.
• Support acquisition and development processes with Government stakeholders and prime contractors.
• Apply nontechnical acquisition management expertise aligned with DoDD 5000.1 DoDI 5000.02 NSSAP 0302 and applicable DoD/AF/AFMC/AFLCMC directives.
• Assist in planning and evaluating acquisition strategies including policy compliance technical requirements risk assessment market research and deliverable evaluation. Support Urgent Capability and Middle Tier Acquisition activities per DoDI 5000.80 and 5000.81.
• Develop and maintain acquisition documentation (MARs SARs DAES APBs) for ACAT IIII programs using tools such as MS Office IDECS EDA CCaR and other DoD/OSD systems.
• Provide critical support to Life Cycle Logistics and operational sustainment activities.
• Coordinate and interpret acquisition project requirements providing recommendations on complex issues affecting program execution.
• Review and track prime contractor deliverables and schedules.
• Assess program integration plans and provide feedback.
• Draft contractual correspondence related to program management.
• Support source selection strategies evaluation criteria RFP development and administrative processes.
• Monitor DoD acquisition reform updates and recommend program adjustments related to RDC Evolutionary Acquisition Spiral Development and Incremental Development.
• Identify and communicate policy gaps interpretations and management needs across acquisition efforts.

Citizenship: Must be a US citizen

Minimum Required Qualifications

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

Preferred Qualifications

Education: Bachelors degree and minimum of 12 years of experience including at least 5 years supporting DoD programs OR

• • 15 years of experience including at least 8 years supporting DoD programs.

Technical Skills

• PCO Prep
• Contract Close Out
• Financial Reconciliation / MOCS
• Review of documents from the program management staff
• Mentoring and Training of Acquisition staff
• Familiar with cloud-based systems including management and projection of cost and performance
• Familiar with agile methods and CI/CD DevSecOps and DevOps principals
• Comprehensive knowledge of principles policies and practices of systems acquisition and program management as defined in DoDI 5000.02 and 5000.75 as well as knowledge of roles and relationships within the DoD and the Air Force
• Possess knowledge of qualitative and quantitative techniques for gathering analyzing and measuring the effectiveness efficiency and productivity of acquisition programs
• Possesses the ability to effectively communicate orally and in writing providing quality acquisition and program documentation including but not limited to briefings documentsand plans

Interpersonal Skills

• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to develop and present briefings to senior leadership
• Strong analytical and organizational skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced acquisition environment
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within Government and contractor teams

Additional Information

Location: Hanscom AFB MA
Travel: Travel may be required at the customers discretion

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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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