Senior FMS Program Manager

Odyssey Systems Consulting Group, Ltd.•Bedford, MA

3h•Hybrid

About The Position

Odyssey Systems is hiring a Senior FMS Program Manager to provide acquisition and program management support to the Air Force Life Cycle Management Center/ISR SOF (AFLCMC/HB). The position supports Advanced E7 Development and the FMS Division, including the Royal Saudi Air Force, within the International Airborne Battle Management Command and Control FMS Division. The broader ISR SOF organization manages modernization, development, testing, production, fielding, and sustainment across more than 200 programs for the U.S. Air Force and foreign allies. The role supports Program Managers, Integrated Product Team Leads, and senior leadership in executing FMS programs. It contributes to acquisition planning and documentation, contract execution, program performance analysis, risk management, stakeholder coordination, mission planning environment activities, and lifecycle sustainment. The position is contingent upon position award. This is a full-time hybrid position located at Hanscom Air Force Base, Massachusetts, with approximately 20% travel, including to Oklahoma and Saudi Arabia.

Requirements

Must be a U.S. citizen.
Must have an active Secret clearance.
Minimum experience option: 12 years of experience, including at least 5 years supporting DoD programs; alternatively, 15 years of experience, including at least 8 years supporting DoD programs.
Senior-level program management support experience with Foreign Military Sales programs, including expertise supporting the E-3 Saudi AWACS Weapon System modernization effort.
Experience overseeing and analyzing cost, schedule, and performance metrics to assess program objectives and report program health to leadership.
Skill in strategic program planning, execution management, milestone tracking, and performance assessment across complex defense acquisition programs.
Expertise in risk identification, mitigation planning, issue resolution, and proactive management of program challenges affecting scope, schedule, or cost.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and Outlook.
Experience coordinating across government, industry, and international stakeholders.
Strong understanding of program lifecycle management, acquisition processes, and performance reporting in DoD and FMS environments.
Exceptional verbal and written communication skills for engaging senior leaders, international partners, government organizations, and contractors.
Ability to lead through influence, foster collaboration, and drive results across cross-functional teams without direct authority.
Strong relationship-building skills and ability to maintain productive stakeholder partnerships.
Self-starter who anticipates challenges, identifies improvement opportunities, and drives initiatives to completion.
Advanced problem-solving and critical-thinking skills.
Ability to adapt and perform effectively in dynamic, mission-focused environments with evolving priorities.
Highly organized and detail-oriented, with strong situational awareness and ability to balance strategic objectives with day-to-day execution.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree.

Responsibilities

Provide acquisition and program management support to Program Managers, Integrated Product Team Leads, and senior leadership supporting Foreign Military Sales programs.
Support program execution to achieve cost, schedule, performance, and technical objectives in accordance with DoD and Air Force acquisition policies.
Assist with developing, reviewing, and coordinating acquisition documentation, milestone decision briefings, program plans, and contract documentation.
Support contract execution, including acquisition planning, requirements development, risk assessments, and program reviews.
Develop and maintain acquisition reports, program metrics, briefings, and executive-level communications.
Analyze program health and recommend acquisition strategies, schedule performance improvements, resource requirements, and risk mitigation approaches.
Facilitate risk management activities, including risk identification, assessment, mitigation planning, and risk board coordination.
Support source selections, Requests for Proposal, Statements of Work, Contract Data Requirements Lists, and contractor proposal evaluations.
Coordinate with government, contractor, and international stakeholders to support program objectives and mission requirements.
Support Mission Planning Environment activities and align mission planning capabilities with program schedules.
Assist with lifecycle sustainment planning, logistics integration, and operational support activities.
Monitor acquisition policy changes and recommend process improvements to improve program execution and compliance.
Use acquisition and reporting systems for program tracking, documentation management, and decision support.