Odyssey Systems is seeking a Senior Program Manager to support the Communications, Navigation, Surveillance/Air Traffic Management (CNS/ATM) Center of Excellence (COE) within the Air Force Life Cycle Management Center/PEO Electronic Systems Directorate (AFLCMC/HB). This directorate manages modernization, development, testing, production, and sustainment for over 140 programs for the U.S. Air Force (USAF) and its allies, playing a critical role in advancing the Air Force's mission.

In this Advisory and Assistance Services (A&AS) role, you will provide expert-level support to Department of Defense (DoD) programs by assisting government leadership with decision-making, planning, and execution throughout the acquisition lifecycle. You will apply your technical and/or professional expertise to ensure compliance with applicable policies and regulations, contribute to mission success, and help deliver critical capabilities to the warfighter.

Duties include, but not limited to: 

• Drive cost and schedule efficiencies in acquisition and program management.

• Manage cloud-based systems for cost projections and performance tracking.

• Apply Agile, CI/CD, DevSecOps, and DevOps methodologies.

• Ensure compliance with DoD acquisition policies (DoDI 5000.02 & 5000.75).

• Conduct qualitative and quantitative analysis of acquisition programs.

• Develop and present acquisition documentation, briefings, and reports.

• Support Program Managers in executing acquisition strategies and maintaining program battle rhythm.

• Guide contract execution, assessing program health to meet cost, schedule, and performance goals.

• Assist in RFP development, including SOWs, SRDs, and CDRLs.

• Review acquisition documents for accuracy and consistency.

• Collaborate with government and contractors on acquisition execution.

• Provide strategic acquisition guidance and policy interpretation.

• Support risk management planning, including mitigation strategies.

• Develop statutory and regulatory acquisition reports.

• Utilize financial and acquisition systems (CCaR, IDECS, EDA) for funding management.

• Track contractor deliverables, schedules, and program integration.

• Monitor IT system interfaces and assist in contract communications.

• Stay updated on DoD acquisition reforms and Air Force policies.

• Ensure MPE systems align with operational testing and OFP requirements.

• Assess Engineering Change Proposals (ECPs) and contract modifications.

Citizenship: Must be a US citizen

Minimum Required Qualifications

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

Education: Bachelor’s Degree in a related field and 20 years of experience, 15 years of which must be in the DoD OR

• • 30 years of directly related experience, 20 years of which must be in the DoD

• In-depth understanding of systems acquisition and program management principles (DoDI 5000.02/5000.75)

• Strong verbal and written communication skills to create high-quality acquisition documents and briefings

• Familiarity with USAF schedules, production constraints, and budgeting processes

• Proficiency in drafting acquisition documentation (e.g., PWS/SOWs, budgets, schedules, presentations)

Preferred Qualifications

• Education: Master’s or Doctorate Degree in a related field and at least 20 years of experience, 12 years of which must be in the DoD

• Technical expertise in platform program needs and the APX-119 transponder product line

Technical Skills

• Agile, CI/CD, DevSecOps, DevOps

• DoD financial and acquisition systems (CCaR, IDECS, EDA)

• Program health assessment and risk management

• RFP, SOW, and CDRL development

• Data analysis and acquisition reporting

Interpersonal Skills

• Strong communication and briefing skills

• Ability to collaborate across government and contractor teams

• Leadership and decision-making capabilities

• Strategic thinking and problem-solving

• Ability to adapt to evolving acquisition requirements

Additional Information

Location: Hanscom AFB

Travel: Travel may be required at the customer's discretion

Onsite

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Odyssey Systems 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 military’s 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.

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