Principal Program Manager

Odyssey Systems Consulting Group•Dayton, OH

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Odyssey Systems has an exciting opportunity for a Principal Program Manager , supporting the Small Unmanned Aircraft Systems (sUAS) Program AFLCMC/WIS Asymmetric Warfare Division. This program focuses on advancing, sustaining, and modernizing the Air Force’s small UAS portfolio to meet evolving operational needs across multiple mission sets.

Requirements

Citizenship: Must be a US citizen
Clearance: Top Secret
Education: Master’s or Doctorate Degree in a related field and at least 20 years of experience in the respective technical / professional discipline being performed, 12 years of which must be in the DoD. OR bachelor’s degree in a related field and 25 years of experience in the respective technical/professional discipline being performed, 15 years of which must be in the DoD. OR, 30 years of directly related experience with proper certifications as described in the PWS labor category performance requirements, 20 years of which must be in the DoD.
Technical Skills Proficiency in Microsoft Project and integrated scheduling tools (IMP/IMS).
Experience conducting Schedule Risk Assessments using Monte Carlo–based software.
Ability to review and analyze Engineering Change Proposals (ECPs) and Contract Change Proposals (CCPs).
Skilled in using CCaRS, SMART, and AF/SOF portals for data analysis and documentation.
Interpersonal Skills Strong communication skills for coordinating with Government, contractors, and cross‑functional teams.
Excellent organizational abilities to manage documentation, schedules, and action items.
Effective problem‑solving and analytical thinking in fast‑paced program environments.
Collaborative mindset with the ability to support and contribute within IPTs and working groups.

Responsibilities

Provide acquisition program management support across system life cycles.
Manage resources and personnel to meet task objectives.
Support development of risk management plans and mitigation strategies.
Review and analyze contractor production changes, ECPs, and CCPs; support CCB activities.
Conduct issue analysis, identify program impacts, and recommend resolutions.
Develop and maintain integrated program schedules (IMP/IMS) and perform schedule risk assessments.
Support milestone planning, documentation, and program strategy analyses.
Prepare staff packages, data inputs, and coordinated milestone documents.
Participate in process improvement activities, IPTs, and PIWGs.
Translate user requirements (CDD, CPD, CONOPS) into acquisition and RFP documentation.
Develop program inputs for PWSs, CDRLs, and other acquisition artifacts.
Use MS Project and tools such as CCaRS, SMART, and AF/SOF portals to produce program materials.
Plan, facilitate, and support meetings, reviews, and offsites; record action items and prepare briefings.
Maintain program documentation for cost, schedule, performance, risk, and status.
Support PMRs, PDRs, CDRs, TIMs, TPWGs, TRRs, and related events.
Coordinate agendas, materials, and action items with Government, contractors, and external agencies.
Assist with preparing materials for staff meetings and senior leadership reviews.
Support development of CPAR inputs for weapon system contracts.
Apply DoD, USAF, and USSOCOM acquisition policies, including familiarity with USSOCOM Directive 70‑1 and ACAT ID programs.