Odyssey Systems has an exciting opportunity providing Advisory and Assistance Services as a Space Domain Awareness (SDA) Data Onboarding Lead supporting the US Space Force, Space Systems Command, Global Mission Data Dominance (GMDD) branch (USSF SSC SYD 85/BNN). The GMDD branch executes activities in support of the alignment of key space data initiatives. The GMDD data portfolio includes data as service, translations as a service, network enterprise strategy, international, and data onboarding initiatives to meet evolving Space Domain Awareness (SDA) user data needs and objectives.  Consumers and producers of data are internal and external to the USSF. The SDA mission includes the execution of system acquisition, modernization, and sustainment for ground- and space-based SDA sensors and command and control (C2) systems, including the evolution of legacy architectures, supporting communication systems, network, and data systems. The GMDD branch supports SSC’s data library, data federation, and cloud architecture initiatives. The Unified Data Library (UDL) is the foundational source to access and manage SDA data supporting USSF operational systems. The UDL supports the mission by ingesting, processing, and distributing data.

This is a full-time position supporting the UDL Program Management Office in Colorado Springs, CO.

An A&AS contractor is a knowledgeable and trusted advisor to the Government Program Office. As an SDA Data Onboarding Lead, you will report directly to the Government UDL Program Manager and provide Advisory and Assistance Services support in all areas of Program Management including action plans, schedules, risk management, and contractual oversight of data onboarding initiatives associated with the development, modification, upgrade, and sustainment of the SDA mission. The UDL is the foundational source to access and manage SDA data supporting USSF operational systems. Duties include, but are not limited to:

• Apply Program Management knowledge and experience to advise the Government Program Management Office
• Assure that short and long-range strategic plans and actions are consistent with service goals, schedules, policies, and objectives
• Prepare strategic recommendations for the development and completion of activities to accomplish the goals and objectives of the department
• Provide programmatic and technical support for initial customer engagement of data providers and consumers and UDL Data Onboarding activities specifically in conjunction with the Space Domain Awareness mission to evolve the current data onboarding and data portfolio capabilities
• Oversee management and monitor all space data onboarding activities using agile processes; exhibit close collaboration with data stakeholders and other USSF data programs such as Non-Traditional Data Pre-Processor (NDPP), RedLAN and Warp Core is required
• Review and provide comments/input to the development of data onboarding projects to include review of requirements documents, interface control documents (ICDs) and other system specifications ensuring that technical and support requirements and strategies are addressed, including strategic recommendations to facilitate the improvement of onboarding and the implementation cross domain solution strategies
• Develop and maintain technical roadmaps of space onboarding activities
• Conduct analysis of project data and requirements; Assist the Government to oversee and report on project cost, schedule, risks and risk mitigation
• Develop and execute integrated risk reduction recommendations and mitigations
• Support directives, issuances, memoranda, policy statements, and other written guidelines and recommendations related to space onboarding
• Support the resolution of project issues and deficiencies with prime and support contractors; Assist the Government to manage prime contractor performance as directed by the Government Program Manager
• Develop and maintain strong stakeholder relationships with SDA stakeholders, including the Space Security Defense Program (SSDP), Consolidated Space Operations Center (CSpOC), National Space Defense Center (NSDC), Distributed Space Command and Control (DSC2)-Dahlgren, United States Air Force (USAF), Air Force Research Labs (AFRL), SDA, US Space Force (USSF), DoD Service Organizations, National Partners, International Partners, COCOMs, and intelligence organizations
• Support stakeholder engagement on matters affecting program execution
• Ability to communicate clearly, concisely, and with technical accuracy, both orally and in writing, as well as work in a professional manner with peers, management, contractors, academia, and other agencies
• Travel to CONUS and OCONUS locations upon government direction
• Other duties as required/requested by the Government within the constraints of the S3 contract

Citizenship: Must be a US citizen

Minimum Qualifications:

Clearance: Active TS/SCI, agreeable to polygraph

Education: Bachelor's degree in Business, Systems Engineering, Engineering Management, Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field

Years of Experience: 8 or more years of experience performing program management activities within an Air Force, Space Force, DoD, Intelligence, or Missile Defense Agency acquisition organization

Other:

• Some technical awareness of SDA data systems, networks, interfaces, architectures, and data flows, data formats
• Knowledge of and experience in data modeling
• Knowledge of and experience with Agile Systems implementation
• Knowledge of Confluence and JIRA tools (Atlassian Tools)
• Able to brief and interact comfortably and professionally with senior leadership
• Strong customer engagement experience
• Persistent work ethic to promptly and consistently engage with stakeholders
• Ability to manage, coordinate and track 100+ simultaneous onboarding activities; this will require extreme attention to detail and discipline in managing day-to-day onboarding activities

Preferred Qualifications:

Clearance: Active TS/SCI, current polygraph

Education: Master's degree in Business, Systems Engineering, Engineering Management, Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field

Years of Experience: 12 or more years of experience performing program management activities within an Air Force, Space Force, DoD, Intelligence, or Missile Defense Agency acquisition organization

Certifications: Certifications: PMP or DAU/DAWIA equivalent Program Management certification

Other:

• Strong technical awareness of SDA data systems, networks, interfaces, architectures, and data flows, data formats
• Knowledge of operational DoD and Intelligence Community (IC) data formats, standards, policies, and procedures
• Demonstrated experience successfully executing major projects, providing expert advice to colleagues, and presenting innovative recommendations for advancing programs and/or methods

Additional Information:

Location: Work is performed at Peterson Space Force Base, Schriever Space Force Base and other locations in Colorado Springs as required

Travel: Up to 25% to CONUS and OCONUS locations upon Government direction

Remote, Onsite, or Hybrid: Hybrid – Opportunity for 1 day per week of tele-work at the discretion of the Government

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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.

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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