Senior Program Manager

Odyssey has an exciting opportunity for a SeniorAcquisition Program Management Professional supporting the Air Force Life Cycle Management Center Air Dominance Division(AFLCMC/EBA) at Eglin AFB FL. This position provides acquisition and program management support across the full life cycle of air armament and conventional munitions systems enabling rapid data-driven decision making in support of mission-critical programs. The Air Dominance Division (AFLCMC/EBA) is responsible for delivering advanced air dominanceand weapons capabilities for the United States.

Our Program Managers support the government with planning researching analyzing and assessing the effectiveness efficiency and productivity of weapons systems and associated equipment acquisitions (development productionanddeployment) and formulate plans and recommend strategies to meet cost schedule and performanceobjectives.

Duties may include but are not limited to:

• Provide acquisition program management support across all phases of the DoD acquisition lifecycle (Materiel Solution Analysis through Operations & Support)
• Advise Government Program Managers on program execution acquisition strategy and risk management
• Develop review and coordinate acquisition documentation such as:
• Acquisition Strategy (AS)
• Systems Engineering Plan (SEP)
• Test and Evaluation Master Plan (TEMP)
• Life Cycle Sustainment Plan (LCSP)
• Statement of Work (SOW) Statement of Objectives (SOO) and Contract Data Requirements Lists (CDRLs)
• Monitor and evaluate program cost schedule and performance using metrics and Earned Value Management (EVM)
• Identify assess and mitigate program risks; maintain and manage risk registers
• Lead or support Integrated Product Teams (IPTs) milestone reviews and technical reviews (e.g. SRR PDR CDR)
• Support source selection activities including proposal evaluation and contract modifications
• Coordinate across engineering logistics test and financial stakeholders to ensure integrated program execution
• Prepare and deliver briefings status reports and decision support materials to senior leadership
• Support Foreign Military Sales (FMS) and international armaments cooperation efforts as applicable

Minimum Required Qualifications:

Citizenship: Must be a US Citizen

Clearance:Current Top Secret clearance

Education and experience:

• Bachelors degree and 25 years of relevant experience; OR Masters degree and 15 years of relevant experience
• Program management experience preferably within a DoD acquisition or other regulated environment

Preferred Qualifications

• Current TS/SCI clearance
• PMP (Project Management Professional
• DAWIA Level II or III in Program Management or equivalent
• Experience supporting AFLCMC SAF/AQ or equivalent Air Force acquisition organizations
• Experience with armament systems (air-to-air air-to-surface munitions missiles or related systems)
• Experience supporting Foreign Military Sales (FMS) programs
• Strong knowledge of DoD acquisition lifecycle processes and DoDI 5000 series
• Experience developing and reviewing acquisition documentation (AS SEP TEMP LCSP etc.)
• Experience with Earned Value Management (EVM) analysis and reporting
• Experience with risk management and mitigation planning
• Familiarity with scheduling tools (e.g. MS Project Primavera)
• Understanding of requirements development and JCIDS processes (ICD CDD CPD)

Additionally the successful candidate will demonstrate the following:

• Ability to operate independently as a senior adviserto government leadership
• Strong leadership and team coordination across cross-functional environments
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced mission-driven environment
• Strategic thinking and complex problem-solving abilities

Additional Information

Location: Eglin AFB FL

Travel: 1020% depending on program needs

Work Environment: Onsite

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.

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