Odyssey Systems has an exciting opportunity for a Senior Program Manager providing support to the Command, Control, Communications, and Battle Management Division (C3BM).

Command, Control, Communications, and Battle Management (C3BM) has been tasked with delivering an integrated Department of the Air Force (DAF) Battle Network providing resilient decision advantage and enabling the USAF, USSF, Joint, and Coalition Force to win against the pacing challenge. C3BM supports execution in many different focus areas. C3BM’s main efforts are Architecture and Systems Engineering (ASE), Operational Response Team (ORT), and multiple mission integration teams such as Air, Maritime and multiple acquisitions consisting of both the Advanced Battle Management System (ABMS) and Space.

This is a full-time position at The Pentagon, Washington, DC and is 5 days a week onsite.

Duties include, but not limited to:

• Lead development and coordination of PPBE deliverables, including R‑Docs, BES, and POM funding profiles

• Serve as primary focal point for congressional engagements; draft, package, and coordinate briefs for SECAF and senior leadership; track and analyze legislative adjustments

• Facilitate multi‑service and joint interagency collaboration (Air Force, Navy, Marine Corps, Army, DISA, OUSW) to integrate funding baselines and synchronize Joint Fires Network initiatives

• Partner with COCOMs (e.g., USAFRICOM, PACOM) to conduct operational gap analyses, define mission requirements, and author issue papers with manpower and cost estimates

• Produce completed staff work, decision packages, white papers, and executive briefings providing strategic guidance for senior Air Force and OUSW leadership

• Direct governance execution, agendas, and battle rhythm management for senior‑level boards chaired by General Officers

• Interface with OSD/CAPE and SAF/FM; aggregate and validate contract and financial data; fulfill high‑priority RFIs

• Advocate for program TOA; support AF Corporate Structure reviews (Panels, Group, Board, Engine Room); develop risk models analyzing capability trade‑offs at different funding levels

• Research and coordinate modern statutory and funding mechanisms for rapid acquisition and flexible execution

• Liaise across PEO C3BM, program offices, and HAF/SAF (AF/A5/8, SAF/AQ, SAF/FM); translate SAE guidance into actionable program milestones and track obligation/expenditure metrics

Citizenship: Must be a US citizen

Minimum Required Qualifications

Clearance: Must have and be able to maintain a Top Secret Level Clearance with current SCI eligibility

Preferred Qualifications

Education and Experience: Bachelor’s 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

• DoD acquisition program management support across the acquisition lifecycle
• Knowledge of FAR, DoDI 5000.02, AFI 63-101/20-101, and related acquisition guidance
• Program risk management and acquisition reporting
• Cost, schedule, and performance management
• Development and review of acquisition documentation and milestone packages
• Experience supporting IPTs, PMRs, and acquisition reviews
• Familiarity with Agile methodologies, DevSecOps, and cloud-based systems
• Experience with acquisition and financial systems including CCaR, IDECS, EDA, and Microsoft Office Suite
• Knowledge of EVM analysis and Integrated Master Schedules (IMS)

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: The Pentagon, Washington, DC
Travel: Travel may be required at the customer’s 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 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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