Program Manager (Evergreen)

Odyssey Systems Consulting Group, Ltd.

8h•Onsite

About The Position

Evergreen (Pipeline) Requisition This requisition is used to build a pipeline of qualified candidates for future opportunities. While there may not be an immediate opening, candidates will be considered as positions become available based on their qualifications and program needs. Odyssey is seeking experienced Acquisition Program Management Professionals to join our talent community for anticipated opportunities supporting the Air Force Life Cycle Management Center (AFLCMC) Armament Directorate and other Department of Defense (DoD) acquisition programs. 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, production and deployment), and formulate plans and recommend strategies to meet cost, schedule, and performance objectives.

Requirements

Must be a U.S. citizen
Clearance: Secret
Journeyman: Bachelor’s degree and 7 years of relevant experience; OR Master’s degree and 5 years of relevant experience
Senior: Bachelor’s degree and 25 years of relevant experience; OR Master’s degree and 15 years of relevant experience
Principal: Master’s degree and 25 years of relevant experience
Program management experience preferably within a DoD acquisition environment
Demonstrated experience supporting ACAT I–III programs or equivalent
Earned Value Management (EVM) analysis and reporting
Risk management and mitigation planning
Understanding of requirements development and JCIDS processes (ICD, CDD, CPD)
Ability to operate independently as a senior adviser to 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

Nice To Haves

Clearance: Top Secret (TS) or TS/SCI
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.)
Familiarity with scheduling tools (e.g., MS Project, Primavera)

Responsibilities

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, including but not limited to: 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