Acquisition Program Manager (Evergreen)

Odyssey Systems Consulting Group, Ltd.•Dayton, OH

12h•Onsite

About The Position

Odyssey is building a pipeline of qualified Acquisition Program Managers at various levels for anticipated opportunities supporting the Air Force Life Cycle Management Center Intelligence, Surveillance, Reconnaissance (ISR) and Special Operations Forces (SOF) Directorate (AFLCMC/WI) at Wright-Patterson AFB, Ohio. This evergreen requisition is not tied to an immediate opening or a specific contract. Candidates may be considered for future positions based on their qualifications, experience, and program needs. Program Managers oversee systems, subsystems, and equipment procurement activities across all phases of the program life cycle. They provide post-award project and program management support, develop plans, and recommend strategies to help achieve cost, schedule, and performance goals. Work is onsite, with travel of 10–20% depending on program needs. Odyssey is a technical, engineering, and integration company serving the warfighting ecosystem through airborne integration, ISR, command and control, and warfighter readiness capabilities. The company describes its work as integrating defense systems and supporting defense acquisition and sustainment. It also notes its commitment to employee care and community giving through OdysseyCares.

Requirements

Must be a U.S. citizen.
Must hold a current Secret clearance.
Program management experience within a DoD acquisition or other regulated environment.
Journeyman level: Bachelor’s degree and 7 years of relevant experience, or Master’s degree and 5 years of relevant experience.
Senior level: Bachelor’s degree and 25 years of relevant experience, or Master’s degree and 15 years of relevant experience.
Ability to operate independently as a senior adviser to government leadership.
Strong leadership and team coordination skills in 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.

Nice To Haves

Current Top Secret clearance.
Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.
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, including air-to-air or air-to-surface munitions, missiles, or related systems.
Experience supporting Foreign Military Sales programs.
Strong knowledge of DoD acquisition lifecycle processes and the DoDI 5000 series.
Experience developing and reviewing acquisition documentation such as AS, SEP, TEMP, and LCSP.
Experience with Earned Value Management analysis and reporting.
Experience with risk management and mitigation planning.
Familiarity with scheduling tools such as MS Project or Primavera.
Understanding of requirements development and JCIDS processes, including ICD, CDD, and CPD.

Responsibilities

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