Odyssey Systems has an exciting opportunity for a SME Program Manager, supporting the Fixed Wing Branch HC/MC-130 Recapitalization Program.  This is an ACAT IC program designed to replace the aging fleet of Air Combat Command (ACC) HC-130P/N aircraft and Air Force (AF) Special Operations Command (AFSOC) MC-130E/H/P.

Duties include, but not limited to: 

• Apply knowledge and experience in acquisition program management philosophy policies and procedures to systems, subsystems, equipment procurement activities, post award project/program management tasks, and acquisition programs throughout their life cycles.
• Assist with developing integrated risk management plans and strategies.
• Assist with analyzing and preparing draft recommendations relating to weapon system contractor production changes for Government consideration. Shall assist with writing, reviewing, and editing program documentation with the goal of ensuring weapon system changes are accurately identified and recorded.
• Assist with reviewing Engineering Change Proposals (ECPs) and Contract Change Proposals (CCPs). Shall participate in fact-finding and support the Configuration Control Board (CCB) process.
• Provide support for strategic scheduling and planning documentation such as the Integrated Master Plan (IMP) and the Integrated Master Schedule (IMS) and shall develop and coordinate a reporting framework for event-based activities during the work efforts. Develop, analyze, and maintain a master integrated program schedule from concept exploration to fielding a system; employ networking software tools and capabilities to support lower tier schedule networking, network statusing, generation of network graphics, assignment of realistic durations and relationships to network elements.
• Perform analyses to support program strategy decisions and courses of action. Shall provide a program assessment for integration of documentation to ensure consistency with program strategy and consistency across all milestone documentation.
• Assist in translating user requirements documents such as the Capability Development Document (CDD), Capability Production Document (CPD), and Concept of Operations (CONOPS) into weapon system contract Request for Proposal (RFP) documentation.
• Assist with writing, coordinating, staffing, and maintaining program documentation, including but not limited to documentation regarding requirements, cost, schedule, performance, risk, impacts, and status of the program.
• Attend and support reviews, audits and working group meetings including but not limited to Program Management Reviews (PMRs), Preliminary Design Reviews (PDRs), Critical Design Reviews (CDRs), Technical Interchange Meetings (TIMs), Test Planning Working Groups (TPWGs), and Test Readiness Reviews (TRRs).
• Assist with coordinating arrangements, agendas, and briefing materials and record/track program action items and suspense’s for events such as meetings, reviews, working groups, and audits. For these events, coordination should occur with functional managers, outside agencies, weapon system contractor personnel, and the program office customers.

Citizenship: Must be a US citizen

Minimum Required Qualifications

Clearance: TS/SCI

Education/Years of Experience:

• Advanced Degree, Master of Arts (MA) / Master of Science (MS) in a field relevant to the functional area, and 15 years of experience in the respective technical / professional discipline being performed, five years of which must be in the DoD
• Or a Bachelor’s Degree in a field relevant to the functional area, and 25 years of experience in the respective technical / professional discipline being performed, eight (8) years of which must be in the DoD
• Active Top Secret Clearance

Additional Information

Location: WPAFB Dayton, OH

Travel: 25%

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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.

Please note: 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.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities