Program Manager SME

Odyssey Systems has an exciting opportunity for a Acquisition Program Management SME to support the Air Force Life Cycle Management Center's C3I and Infrastructure Division (AFLCMC/HBI). The selected candidate will apply broad expertise in acquisition management, modernization planning, and DoD program execution to drive enterprise-level decision-making and system-of-systems integration across the division.

This is a full-time, onsite position located at Hanscom AFB, 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.

Duties include, but not limited to:

Investigate, analyze, and evaluate program plans, acquisition strategies, and performance data to support critical program decisions.

• Provide expert-level guidance and resolution for programmatic issues impacting cost, schedule, or performance.

• Support acquisition management and modernization planning efforts with a strategic and enterprise-level focus.

• Apply expert knowledge of DoD program management processes, including budget/finance methodologies and the Planning, Programming, Budgeting, and Execution (PPBE) process.

• Review and evaluate initial and revised acquisition documentation (e.g., acquisition strategies, plans, and reports) to ensure alignment with enterprise-level goals and integration across related systems.

• Deliver feedback that improves the quality, consistency, and accuracy of acquisition documentation from a system-of-systems perspective.

• Coordinate across program offices and with external stakeholders to ensure alignment of acquisition activities within a broader enterprise architecture.

Citizenship: Must be a US citizen

Minimum Required Qualifications

Clearance: Must have and be able to maintain a Secret clearance

Education: Master's degree

Years of Experience: 15 years of general professional experience, including 10 years in acquisition program management

Preferred Qualifications

Certifications: DAWIA Level III in Program Management or PMP

Technical Skills

• Expert knowledge of DoD acquisition lifecycle and program management processes

• Strong understanding of PPBE, JCIDS, and related documentation

• Ability to evaluate and improve acquisition documentation from a system-of-systems and enterprise perspective

• Familiarity with Air Force Life Cycle Management processes and systems

Interpersonal Skills

• Strong analytical, strategic thinking, and decision-support capabilities

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• Comfortable briefing and advising senior leaders across functional domains

• Skilled at coordinating across program offices and integrating feedback

Additional Information

Location:Hanscom AFB, Bedford, MA
Travel:May be required based on program needs

Onsite

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Odyssey Systems Consulting Group, is an innovative small business committed to providing world-class technical, management, and training support services to government and public sector clients. We focus on people, processes, and performance to deliver superior results. Since our inception in 1997, our commitment to mission success and customer satisfaction has been recognized with exponential growth and exceptional past performance ratings. We accept challenging assignments and drive projects from the planning stages, through implementation, and into operations and support.

Please note: Final compensation for this position will be determined by various factors such as the Federal Government contract labor categories and contract wage rates, relevant work experience, specific skills and competencies, geographic location, education, and certifications.

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