Odyssey Systems has an exciting new opportunity for a Senior Program Manager supporting the Space Systems Command (SSC) Military Communication and Positioning, Navigation and Timing Directorate (CG) in the United States Space Force.  This position will support the SSC/IA program office as it rapidly premier capabilities resilient to the threat by the relentless pursuit of warfighter needs and acquisition excellence.

This is a full-time opportunity located in LA, CA.

***Contingent upon contract award***

Duties include, but not limited to:

• Draft program overviews and executive summaries, encapsulate major program issues, gather program contract information, track program milestones and status, generate overviews of program health and ability to execute, assess program cost, schedule, and technical risks by segment
• Identify mitigation plans, consolidate and status program manager identified cost, schedule, and technical efficiency initiatives, demonstrate understanding of the program’s current critical path
• Integrate and correlate program performance data with the program baseline, accurately interpret acquisition program baseline thresholds and compliance
• Verify program costs against the approved President’s Budget
• Track program baseline changes, accurately capture high level program logistic, test and evaluation, and requirements readiness characteristics
• Establish a program office point of contacts list to accurately develop, maintain, and update acquisition reports to include, but not limited to Weekly Activity Report, Monthly Acquisition Reports, Selected Acquisition Report, Defense Acquisition Executive Summary, Acquisition Program Baseline, supplemental reports for Acquisition Category I, II, III, Middle Tier Acquisition (MTA) programs at the Directorate, and other related acquisition reporting documents.
• Respond to various tasks to include but not limited to data calls, document reviews, acquisition reporting, travel requests, media requests, and other mandatory reporting directed by Congress, Office of the Secretary of Defense, Secretary of the Air Force, Headquarters Air Force, Headquarters Space Force, Space Systems Command, and local entities
• Evaluate acquisition documentation for adherence to policy and guidance; consistency in implementation of the program’s acquisition strategy, technical approach requirements, policy and guidance, milestones, forecasts, schedule and risk assessment; and realism in achieving a product suitable for the user within cost, schedule and performance constraints
• recommend executable options for handling changes that impact program performance, schedule, and funding for the approval of the Government.
• Provide substantive analysis of pertinent topics to support requirements for situational awareness and in-depth understanding of specific 3-letter and 4-letter issues
• Provide support in the case development, case implementation and case closure to procure FMS equipment, security devices and services for all authorized countries
• Initiate and process FMS equipment, security devices and services release-ability and disclosure assessments/approval to ensure compliance with the DoD Security Policy
• Perform technical evaluation of the Contractor’s proposal/quotes
• Perform review and reconciliation of DD250s to confirm deliveries that were made
• Create FMS case briefing charts and briefs at the Country Case Management Review (CMR) and Country Financial Management Review (FMR)

Minimum Required Qualifications:

Citizenship: Must be a US citizen

Clearance: Must have an active DoD Secret clearance and be able to maintain it.

Education: Bachelor’s degree or higher 

Years’ experience: At least 18 years of experience in related field

• FMS experience

Preferred Qualifications:

Education and Years’ of experience: 

Master's degree or higher and at least 10 years of demonstrated experience in a related field.

• Experience utilizing the Task Management Tool (TMT)

Additional Information:

Location: On-site at LA, AFB, with telework capabilities for local candidates

Hybrid: Percentage of telework/remote allowed will vary based on the customer's discretion.

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Odyssey Systems Consulting Group, is an innovative small business committed to providing world-class technical, management, and training support services to government and public sector clients. We focus on people, processes, and performance to deliver superior results. Since our inception in 1997, our commitment to mission success and customer satisfaction has been recognized with exponential growth and exceptional past performance ratings. We accept challenging assignments and drive projects from the planning stages, through implementation, and into operations and support.

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.

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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