SDA Branch Administrator

Odyssey has an exciting new opportunity providing Advisory and Assistance Services (A&AS) supporting the US Space Force mission to defend National Security Interests in Space as a Space Domain Awareness (SDA) Branch Administrator working in System Space Systems Command System Delta 85 (SSC SYD 85).

SYD 85 is the U.S. Space Force organization responsible for developing and delivering resilient space capabilities supporting Battle Management Command Control Communication and Space Intelligence (BMC3I). SYD 85 synchronizes acquisition efforts for critical space system capabilities and works together with Combat Forces Command (CFC) Mission Deltas to improve mission readiness.

SYD 85s missions are foundational to Protecting and Defending US Space Systems that provide space-based Intelligence Early Warning Communications and Global Positioning services that sustain our way of life support our national economy and act as force multipliers in times of conflict. Odyssey Systems is looking for high-performing passionate people ready to make a difference by joining our existing team of dedicated professionals in the BMC3I workforce!

Odyssey provides support to the Government in five areas: Product Support Sustainment Engineering & Sustainment Management Technical Order Management Technical User Interface and System Design Engineering and Integration. These tasks are executed laterally with USSF SSC/SZGdepot and development contractors and with SDA stakeholders.

This is a full-time position at 2424 Garden of the Gods Road in Colorado Springs CO with an opportunity to telework 1 to 2 days per week at the discretion of the Government.

Branch Administrators operate with broad direction applying a deep knowledge of administrative processes procedures tools and protocol to perform a robust range of administrative tasks such as; maintaining executive schedules and communication preparing and reviewing correspondence tracking and reviewing military and civilian awards evaluations and personnel actions overseeing the administrative operations of a large office or organization and coordinating large events requiring substantial discretion and attention to protocol.

As an SDA Branch Administrator you will perform the full range of administrative support tasks from basic receptionist and visitor control tasks to the preparation coordination and publication of a wide variety of documents graphics presentations spreadsheets schedules and other administrative products. The Administrator may be responsible for tracking and validating company or client technical or financial information establishes and maintains files prepares reports and monitors deliverables ensuring quality assurance in all products delivered. The Administrator may serve as liaison regarding administrative issues related to purchasing personnel facilities and operations. The Administrator may manage supply and travel accounts and documentation. The work requires knowledge of administrative principles policies and procedures and the application of a variety of automated and non-automated tools forms and templates. Administrators must be able to communicate verbally and non-verbally in a clear concise and professional manner exercising the decorum required of a professional work environment. Duties include but are not limited to:

• Manage the Portfolio Leads dynamic calendar and travel schedule interfacing with senior officers/executives from multiple military commands and intelligence agencies and facilitating communication between the Division and Portfolio leadership and team
• Schedule and prioritize meetings/events to maximize the Portfolio Leads time ensure realistic scheduling identify meeting participants subject matter experts (SMEs) and required materials to thoroughly address meeting topics
• Develop organize and set up meetings to include weekly staff meetings financial and program reviews execution reviews and other meetings as needed
• Support the Portfolio Lead and staff to communicate program issues or concerns and to request and advocate for executive decisions intervention and support
• Arrange travel plans for the Portfolio lead using the Defense Travel System to find and book optimal flights lodging and transportation to meet mission requirements
• Assist with preparation of travel vouchers in the Defense Travel System following trips and perform records management and gather/develop all necessary paperwork/documentation
• Draft review and edit correspondence to ensure compliance with standards including Tongue and Quill Directorate and Division guidance and templates
• Assist in the reviewing and processing of military awards and decorations evaluations military correspondence military and civilian personnel actions and should have a basic understanding and comfortability in these areas
• Help ensure the Portfolio Lead is thoroughly prepared for each scheduled event to include scheduling preparation time providing read-ahead materials biographies of participants subject matter experts and arranging advanced meetings as required
• Prepare correspondence handle information requests and perform functions such as answering phone calls organizing and scheduling meetings/VTCs arranging conference calls receiving/escorting visitors writing meeting minutes as required making copies and managing functions such as mail courier service records management etc.
• Track and manage work tasks/action items using AFSPCs Task Management System (TMT)
• Assist security personnel and visitors with security clearance verification building access data transfers processing visit requests etc. as required
• Other duties as required/requested by the Government and within scope of the S3 contract

Citizenship: Must be a US citizen

Minimum Required Qualifications

• Clearance: DoD Secret clearance able to obtain a DoD TS/SCI clearance
• Education: Bachelors degree or higher in a relevant field
• Years of Experience: 5 years supporting senior personnel in a similar role in a Department of Defense Missile Defense Agency or Intelligence organization
• Familiarity with standards and experience preparing and routing correspondence in a Space Force Air Force or other DoD organization
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications (i.e. Outlook Word PowerPoint and Excel)
• Interpersonal Skills: Exceptional professionalism and proven experience exercising discretion and confidentiality with sensitive organizational and personal information

Preferred Qualifications

• Clearance: DoD TS/SCI clearance
• Education: Masters degree or higher in a relevant field
• Years of Experience:8 or more experience supporting senior personnel in a similar role in a Department of Defense Missile Defense Agency or Intelligence organization
• Interpersonal Skills:Strong communications skills (phone email and in-person)
• Proven ability to work collaboratively and effectively in fast-paced environment

Additional Information:

Location: Work is performed at 2424 Garden of the Gods Colorado Springs CO with work and meetings intermittently performed at Peterson Space Force Base

Travel: Up to 5% to CONUS and OCONUS locations upon Government direction

Hybrid: Opportunity to telework up to 1-2 days per week at the discretion of the Government

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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 militarys 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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