Senior Program Manager

Odyssey Systems Consulting Group, Ltd.•Dayton, OH

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Odyssey is hiring a Senior Program Manager to support the Fixed Wing Branch HC/MC-130 Recapitalization Program at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base in Dayton, Ohio. This ACAT IC program is designed to replace aging Air Combat Command HC-130P/N and Air Force Special Operations Command MC-130E/H/P aircraft. The MC-130 Recap aircraft is a multi-mission tactical airlifter intended to provide combatant commanders with strategic reconnaissance, direct action, counter-terrorism, and humanitarian relief capabilities. The position supports acquisition program management, lifecycle activities, resource coordination, risk management, schedule development and analysis, acquisition documentation, contractor proposal reviews, program meetings, and program status reporting. The role works with Government and contractor personnel, functional managers, outside agencies, and program office stakeholders. It is onsite at Wright-Patterson AFB and requires 10% travel.

Requirements

Must be a U.S. citizen.
Must hold a Secret clearance.
One of the following education and experience combinations is required: a master's or doctorate degree in a related field and 10 years of experience in the relevant technical or professional discipline, including 5 years in the DoD; a bachelor's degree in a related field and 12 years of relevant experience, including 5 years in the DoD; or 15 years of directly related experience, including 8 years in the DoD.
Proficiency in Integrated Master Schedule development and MS Project.
Experience with risk management and program analysis, including Schedule Risk Assessments and Monte Carlo tools.
Knowledge of DoD/USAF acquisition documentation development, including ECPs, CCPs, PWSs, CDRLs, and milestone documentation.
Clear and professional communication skills.
Ability to collaborate and work effectively on a team.
Ability to build relationships with stakeholders.
Adaptability and problem-solving skills in dynamic environments.

Nice To Haves

SharePoint administration and data management systems experience, including CCaRS, SMART, and Air Force/SOF portals.

Responsibilities

Apply DoD and Air Force acquisition program management principles, policies, and procedures to support systems, subsystems, equipment procurement, and lifecycle program activities.
Manage and coordinate resources and personnel to meet program objectives, and identify and recommend improved approaches to task execution.
Support development of integrated risk management plans, strategies, and mitigation recommendations.
Review and analyze contractor production changes and prepare draft recommendations for Government consideration; write, edit, and maintain program documentation.
Evaluate Engineering Change Proposals (ECPs) and Contract Change Proposals (CCPs), support fact-finding activities, and participate in the Configuration Control Board process.
Assess program issues, identifying impacts, risks, and recommended mitigation or avoidance strategies.
Support the creation, maintenance, and analysis of Integrated Master Plans and Integrated Master Schedules, including master program schedules and Schedule Risk Assessments using Monte Carlo tools.
Analyze contractor and Government schedules for accuracy, feasibility, and alignment with program objectives, and integrate and reconcile schedule data across stakeholders.
Support development, coordination, adjudication, and finalization of milestone documentation, program assessments, and staff summary packages.
Participate in process improvement efforts as a member or advisor to Integrated Product Teams and Process Improvement Working Groups.
Translate user requirements, including CDD, CPD, and CONOPS, into acquisition documentation and assist in developing inputs for PWSs, CDRLs, and other contractual documents.
Use MS Project, CCaRS, SMART, and Air Force/SOF portals to research and develop technical and non-technical products, including spreadsheets, briefings, graphics, and reports.
Support planning, facilitation, and execution of program meetings, off-sites, and specialized events, including preparing agendas and briefing materials, tracking action items, and documenting meetings.
Write, coordinate, staff, and maintain program documentation on requirements, cost, schedule, performance, risk, and program status.
Attend and support program reviews, audits, and working group meetings, including PMRs, PDRs, CDRs, TIMs, TPWGs, and TRRs; provide technical support such as meeting setup, slide advancement, and minute-taking.
Coordinate meeting arrangements, track actions and suspense items, and collaborate with functional managers, outside agencies, contractors, and program office personnel.
Collect and prepare materials for staff meetings and program-level discussions as required by senior leadership.
Assist in assembling CPAR inputs for weapon system contracts.
Apply knowledge of DoD, USAF, and USSOCOM acquisition processes, including familiarity with USSOCOM Directive 70-1 and acquisition requirements for programs up to ACAT ID.