Senior Program Manager
About The Position
Odyssey is hiring a Senior Acquisition Program Management Professional to support the Air Force Life Cycle Management Center Disruptive Futures Division (AFLCMC/EBZ) at Eglin AFB, Florida. The position provides acquisition and program management support across the full life cycle of air armament and conventional munitions systems, enabling rapid, data-driven decision making for mission-critical programs. The role supports government planning, research, analysis, and assessment of the effectiveness, efficiency, and productivity of weapons systems and associated equipment acquisitions, including development, production, and deployment. It also develops plans and recommends strategies to meet cost, schedule, and performance objectives. The position is onsite. Travel may be required at the customer's discretion, and a 9/80 work schedule option may be available.
Requirements
- Must be a U.S. citizen.
- Must hold a current Top Secret clearance.
- Bachelor’s degree and 25 years of relevant experience, or a master’s degree and 15 years of relevant experience.
- Program management experience, preferably within a DoD acquisition or other regulated environment.
- Ability to operate independently as a senior adviser to government leadership.
- Strong leadership and team coordination skills in 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
- Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.
- 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, including air-to-air or air-to-surface munitions, missiles, or related systems.
- Experience supporting Foreign Military Sales (FMS) programs.
- Strong knowledge of DoD acquisition lifecycle processes and the DoDI 5000 series.
- Experience developing and reviewing acquisition documentation such as AS, SEP, TEMP, and LCSP.
- Experience with Earned Value Management (EVM) analysis and reporting.
- Experience with risk management and mitigation planning.
- Familiarity with scheduling tools such as MS Project or Primavera.
- Understanding of requirements development and JCIDS processes, including ICD, CDD, and CPD.
Responsibilities
- Provide acquisition program management support across all phases of the DoD acquisition lifecycle, from 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 Acquisition Strategies (AS), Systems Engineering Plans (SEP), Test and Evaluation Master Plans (TEMP), Life Cycle Sustainment Plans (LCSP), Statements of Work (SOW), Statements 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 such as SRR, PDR, and 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.
Benefits
- OdysseyCares philanthropic group supports direct donations, an employer match program, and volunteering events.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
