Program Manager

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

28d•$180,000 - $195,000•Onsite

About The Position

Odyssey Systems has an exciting opportunity for a Program Manager providing support to Program Acquistion Executive for Nuclear Command, Control, Communications Sentinel Integrated Product Team via the Strategic Terminals Division (NCS), Family of Advanced Beyond Line of Sight Terminals (FABT) Branch.The AFNWC/NC3 Integration Directorate is headquartered at Hanscom Air Force Base, MA, with an operating location at Kirtland AFB, NM. The NC3 Directorate’s mission is to provide support to the Portfolio Acquistion Executive (PAE), the Deputy Director, Deputy AFPAE NC3 and staff for acquisition and administrative control of all NC divisions, branches, and programs. This is a full-time position located at Hanscom Air Force Base, Bedford, MA. In this Advisory and Assistance Services (A&AS) role, you will provide expert-level support to Department of Defense (DoD) programs by assisting government leadership with decision-making, planning, and execution throughout the acquisition lifecycle. You will apply your technical and/or professional expertise to ensure compliance with applicable policies and regulations, contribute to mission success, and help deliver critical capabilities to the warfighter.

Requirements

Must be a US citizen
Must have and be able to maintain a Secret Clearance.
BA/BS Degree and 3- 7 years of relevant experience

Nice To Haves

7+ years supporting Air Force Acquisition Programs
Air Force acquisition experience with strong emphasis on acquisition documentation processing.
Ability to work in fast paced environment, often with minimal direction/oversight
Knowledge of DoD acquisition lifecycle management and Adaptive Acquisition Framework processes
Experience supporting cost, schedule, and performance management activities
Experience developing, reviewing, editing, and coordinating acquisition documentation and executive briefings
Familiarity with DoD 5000 series acquisition documentation and processes
Experience supporting acquisition reporting activities, including DAES, MARs, and senior leadership reviews
Experience supporting RFP activities and acquisition support functions
Ability to coordinate documentation packages for senior leader review and high-visibility program activities
Strong team player mindset and collaborative attitude
Ability to integrate effectively within cross-functional environments
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Comfortable briefing leadership and operating in high-visibility environments
Ability to communicate effectively with Government, military, and contractor personnel

Responsibilities

Comprehensive knowledge of principles, policies, and practices of systems acquisition and program management, as defined in DoDI 5000.02 Operation of the Adaptive Acquisition Framework, AFI 63-101/20-101, as well as knowledge of roles and relationships within the DoD and the Air Force.
Knowledge of qualitative and quantitative techniques for gathering, analyzing, and measuring the effectiveness, efficiency, and productivity of acquisition, sustainment, or modification programs.
Knowledge of support activities that assist the program manager in assessing what programs are within schedule and cost baselines, be able to recommend viable solutions to problems, and the pursuit of alternative courses of action.
Effectively communicate orally and in writing, providing quality acquisition and program documentation (briefings, documents, plans, etc.).
Plan, research, analyze, and assess system acquisition in terms of development, production, deployment and sustainment of weapons systems and associated equipment as well as formulate plans and recommend effective strategies in meeting cost, schedule, and performance objectives.
Support and develop acquisition and sustainment reports, including statutory and regulatory reports (i.e. Defense Acquisition Executive Summary (DAES), Monthly Activity Report (MAR), etc.).
Support program management reviews, senior level meeting/reviews, and IMP/IMS reviews.
Support and develop various briefings/schedules of program status and acquisition tasks to senior management.
Understand the different funding types, budgets and the Central Asset Management (CAM) process