Principal Program Manager

Odyssey Systems Consulting Group, Ltd.•Hanscom AFB, MA

10h•$175,000 - $195,000•Onsite

About The Position

Odyssey Systems has an opportunity for a Principal Program Manager/PEG supporting the Command, Control, Communications (C3C)/Kessel Run division. Kessel Run is an Air Force unit that delivers resilient command and control and targeting software capabilities to provide warfighters with decision advantage. Under the Department of the Air Force Program Executive Office for Command, Control, Communication, and Battle Management (DAF PEO C3BM), Kessel Run technologies make up the DAF BATTLE NETWORK, a systems-of-systems designed to help the Joint Force make operational decisions faster than adversaries. The division architects and acquires ways to connect weapon systems with warfighters and decision makers. The PEG Program Manager supports the government by planning, researching, analyzing, and assessing the effectiveness, efficiency, and productivity of weapons systems and related equipment acquisitions, including development, production, and deployment. The role formulates plans and recommends strategies to meet cost, schedule, and performance objectives, and provides acquisition and program management support to government leadership and acquisition teams. This is a full-time, onsite position at Hanscom AFB in Bedford, Massachusetts. Travel may be required at the customer's discretion.

Requirements

Must be a U.S. citizen.
Must have and be able to maintain a Secret clearance, with the ability to upgrade to Top Secret.
Either a master's or doctorate degree in a related field and 10 years of experience in the respective technical or professional discipline, including 5 years in the DoD; or a bachelor's degree in a related field and 12 years of experience in the respective technical or professional discipline, including 5 years in the DoD.
Knowledge of DoDI 5000.02 and 5000.75 acquisition processes.
Experience supporting acquisition lifecycle management activities.
Familiarity with cloud-based systems and cloud cost/performance management.
Familiarity with Agile methodologies, CI/CD, DevSecOps, and DevOps principles.
Experience supporting acquisition reporting, risk management, and milestone review activities.
Experience using Microsoft Office and DoD acquisition systems, including IDECS, EDA, and CCaR.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Strong organizational and analytical skills.
Ability to work effectively with Government personnel, contractors, and Integrated Product Teams.

Responsibilities

Provide a wide range of acquisition support services using DoD acquisition experience.
Assist with managing data collection, inputs, processing, and tracking for Integrated Product Teams (IPTs), Branch managers, and Division managers.
Consolidate information into draft reports and briefings.
Prepare spreadsheets, briefings, figures, graphics, tables, forms, and papers, producing technical and non-technical deliverables.
Assist with planning and drafting the Monthly Acquisition Report (MAR).
Consolidate information, generate charts, and facilitate staff meetings for senior program management, including charts based on tracking systems such as top issues and suspense items.
Provide administrative and operational support to government leadership and acquisition program teams.
Maintain leadership awareness of mission-critical issues, priorities, and organizational initiatives.
Prepare correspondence, reports, briefing materials, and official documents for leadership review and signature.
Provide expert acquisition and program management guidance to the PEG Chief, Branch Leadership, and Kessel Run Program Managers.
Advise Program Managers on best-practice program management principles to improve processes, increase efficiency, and achieve cost avoidance.
Support life-cycle logistics considerations and operational supportability planning.