Senior Program Manager

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

20h•$150,000 - $175,000•Onsite

About The Position

Odyssey Systems is seeking a Senior Program Manager to support the Tactical Air Traffic Control Command and Control Operations System (TACOS) within the Air Force Life Cycle Management Center/PEO Electronic Systems Directorate (AFLCMC/PEO ES). This directorate manages modernization, development, testing, production, and sustainment for over 140 programs for the U.S. Air Force (USAF) and its allies, playing a critical role in advancing the Air Force's mission. 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
Bachelor's degree in a related field and 12 years of experience in the respective technical/professional discipline being performed, five of which must be in the DoD, OR, 15 years of directly related experience, eight of which must be in the DoD.
DoD Acquisition Program Management
Acquisition Strategy Development (ASP)
Request for Information (RFI) and Request for Proposal (RFP) development
Statement of Work (SOW) development
Program planning, execution, and scheduling
Cost, schedule, and performance management
Milestone documentation and acquisition lifecycle support
Source selection support
Leadership briefings and executive-level presentations
Microsoft Office 365 and SharePoint
Strong leadership and team management abilities
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Ability to collaborate across multidisciplinary teams (Program Management, Engineering, Logistics, Cybersecurity, Configuration Management, and Government stakeholders)
Critical thinking and sound decision-making
Strong organizational and time management skills
Ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced acquisition environment
Relationship-building with government, military, and contractor personnel
Confident presenter with executive briefing experience
Adaptable and proactive problem solver
Self-motivated with a collaborative, team-first mindset

Responsibilities

Drive cost and schedule efficiencies in acquisition and program management.
Manage cloud-based systems for cost projections and performance tracking.
Apply Agile, CI/CD, DevSecOps, and DevOps methodologies.
Ensure compliance with DoD acquisition policies (DoDI 5000.02 & 5000.75).
Conduct qualitative and quantitative analysis of acquisition programs.
Develop and present acquisition documentation, briefings, and reports.
Support Program Managers in executing acquisition strategies and maintaining program battle rhythm.
Guide contract execution, assessing program health to meet cost, schedule, and performance goals.
Assist in RFP development, including SOWs, SRDs, and CDRLs.
Review acquisition documents for accuracy and consistency.
Collaborate with government and contractors on acquisition execution.
Provide strategic acquisition guidance and policy interpretation.
Support risk management planning, including mitigation strategies.
Develop statutory and regulatory acquisition reports.
Utilize financial and acquisition systems (CCaR, IDECS, EDA) for funding management.
Track contractor deliverables, schedules, and program integration.
Monitor IT system interfaces and assist in contract communications.
Stay updated on DoD acquisition reforms and Air Force policies.
Ensure MPE systems align with operational testing and OFP requirements.
Assess Engineering Change Proposals (ECPs) and contract modifications.