BMC3I Program Manager - TAPLab

Odyssey Systems Consulting Group, Ltd.•Colorado Springs, CO

3d•$160,000 - $170,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Odyssey has an exciting opportunity for an Advisory and Assistance Services (A&AS) contractor supporting as a Battle Management, Command, Control, Communications and Space Intelligence (BMC3I) Program Manager for TAPLab on the US Space Force, Space Systems Command, System Delta 85’s TAPLab team. System Delta 85 (SYD 85) delivers integrated Space Domain Awareness (SDA), missile warning and tracking, Command, Control, and Communication (C3), Battle Management, and Space Intelligence capabilities for the USSF and joint warfighters. Activities include acquisition program management, system, and subsystem engineering, maintenance and supply support, and fielding. 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 depot and development contractors and other stakeholders. This is a full-time position at 2424 Garden of the Gods Road in Colorado Springs, CO with the opportunity to telework 1 - 2 days per week at the discretion of the Government.

Requirements

Must be a US citizen
Secret clearance
Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Engineering Management, Computer Science, Software Engineering or a related field
8 years of directly relevant experience, 5 of which must be in the DoD, OR MA/MS degree and 5 years of directly relevant experience, 3 of which must be in the DoD
Demonstrated ability to interact and build effective relationships and teams with government customers, FFRDCs, and contractors, working in a highly dynamic environment
Comfortable interacting with senior leadership
Knowledge of government financial management processes and systems
Self-motivated with the ability to work independently as well as part of a team
Effective communication skills (both written and verbal) with internal and external clients

Nice To Haves

Secret clearance
Master's degree in Business, Finance, Systems Engineering, Engineering Management, Computer Science, Software Engineering or a related field
8 years of directly relevant experience, 5 of which must be in the DoD
DAU DAWIA, or equivalent Acquisition Program Management Level II training
DoD Acquisition, Logistics, or Sustainment experience supporting similar requirements in Air Force, Space Force, Army, Navy, Missile Defense Agency, intelligence, Federally Funded Research Development Center (FFRDC), or DoD/DoE Laboratory organizations
Familiarity and proven work experience with DoD Acquisition Program Management, including DoD Adaptive Acquisition Framework (5000 series) processes and requirements
Experience developing solicitation documents (RFI, RFP, PWS, SOW) and evaluating proposals
Experience with government financial management processes and systems
Knowledge of Confluence and Jira
Knowledge of planning and program management to execute major projects, provide expert advice to colleagues, and present innovative recommendations for advancing programs and/or methods

Responsibilities

Apply programmatic knowledge and experience to advise the Government Program Management Office
Develop and maintain budget estimates for acquisitions projects
Analyze financial data to ensure accuracy and compliance with budgetary guidelines
Advise the Government Program Management Office using programmatic knowledge and experience
Develop, maintain, and analyze budget estimates for acquisition projects, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and cost-effectiveness
Monitor expenditures throughout the acquisition lifecycle, tracking financial data and forecasting future budget needs
Prepare and present financial reports to stakeholders and management
Ensure short- and long-term plans align with service goals, schedules, and policies outlined in the program roadmap
Evaluate the cost-effectiveness of acquisitions and ongoing projects, providing recommendations for optimization
Monitor project and program status, adjusting work plans and negotiating for resources as needed
Develop and defend program objective memorandum (POM) inputs to address funding gaps and initiatives
Manage and oversee prime contractor performance, including contract deliverables and compliance
Maintain strong relationships with stakeholders across DoD, intelligence, and international partners
Oversee the full lifecycle of software development and prototyping, ensuring mission alignment and end-user relevance
Develop and implement acquisition strategies for software and hardware procurement, ensuring regulatory compliance and cost efficiency
Establish and execute testing protocols for prototype validation, incorporating user feedback and operational assessments
Facilitate access to live, synthetic, and archived data sources to support development, testing, and operational integration
Oversee integration efforts with operational frameworks to ensure seamless data interoperability
Develop transition strategies for operationalizing prototypes, including risk assessment and phased implementation
Coordinate with subject matter experts on satellite data, sensors, and ground architecture to maintain technical accuracy
Plan and execute industry and demonstration events to showcase lab capabilities and foster collaboration
Establish and maintain relationships with OPIR Battlespace Awareness Center (OBAC) operators, integrating their feedback into software development and transition plans
Identify and mitigate risks related to software development, data security, and operational deployment, ensuring cybersecurity compliance
Oversee vendor engagements, contract negotiations, and performance evaluations to ensure timely and mission-aligned delivery
Facilitate knowledge sharing and collaboration among government, industry, and academic stakeholders to advance software development and operational integration
Maintain strong relationships across a wide spectrum of stakeholders including USSF, USAF, USN, USSPACECOM, USINDOPACOM, USEUCOM, USSOCOM, OSD/R&E, SSDP, intelligence community (IC) partners, and international partner
Travel to CONUS and OCONUS locations at the request of the Government
Other duties as required/requested by the Government within the constraints of the S3 contract