Administrative Support

Position Summary

Odyssey Systems has an exciting new opportunity for a Administrative Support professional to provide Advisory and Assistance Services supporting configuration management of the Shared Early Warning System (SEWS/SZQS). The SEWS Program Office supports partner nations, by providing capabilities for timely and accurate Theater and Strategic space-based Ballistic Missile Early Warning Information. The SEWS Program enhances the United States’ strategic and regional stability objectives. Combatant Commands and Foreign Military Sales Customer Nations receive real-time situational awareness of missile launch information, projected impact information, and general missile-type.

 

This is a full-time position at Peterson Space Force Base in Colorado Springs, CO with the opportunity to telework 2 days per week at the discretion of the Government.

 

Responsibilities

Duties include, but not limited to: 

 

• Providing staff support for the senior managers and members of the organizational staff
• Researching and compiling information pertaining to certain projects/topics, reviews CDRL packages, prepares factual, clear, concise, complete and appropriately coordinated written communications
• Ensures the leadership is kept informed of all issues of interest that relate to the mission of the SSC/SYD 85
• Monitors progress toward accomplishment of various taskings and initiatives
• Provides support by supplying the information and background for the preparation of program events
• Drafts documents for the approval and signature of leadership
• Disseminates program policy and specific initiative guidance for members of the organization
• Coordinates, documents, monitors, and supports a variety of meetings and conferences to include, but not limited to, scheduling and set up of physical and virtual meetings in support of SEWS leadership and staff
• Prepares background information and invite required meeting participants ensuring documentation of the meetings are filed IAW organizational policy
• Maintains scheduling documents and requirements for video and online conferencing set up and execution

Qualifications

Citizenship: Must be a US citizen

 

Minimum Required Qualifications

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

Education: High school diploma 

Years of Experience: 7 years of experience in the respective technical/professional discipline being performed, 5 of which must be in the DoD OR,

• Bachelor's Degree in a related field and at least 3 years of DoD experience in the respective technical/professional discipline being performed

Additional experience: 

• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Tools to include Teams, Chrome and Edge, Adobe PDF

 

Preferred Qualifications

Additional experience: 

• Working knowledge of Defense Travel System
• Confluence and Jira
• Knowledgeable of Foreign Military Sales
• Knowledgeable of C2 Systems
• Knowledge of Missile Warning operations
• Knowledgeable in Global Command and Control Systems
• Previous active-duty military experience 

Interpersonal Skills

• Communication: Effectively convey project goals, delegate tasks, and provide feedback to ensure clarity and collaboration.
• Leadership: Inspire and motivate the team, providing direction and fostering a positive work environment.
• Conflict Resolution: Address and resolve conflicts promptly and constructively to maintain team morale and project integrity.
• Empathy: Understand and share the feelings of team members and stakeholders to build trust and rapport.
• Negotiation: Ability to negotiate timelines, budgets, and resources effectively to achieve a win-win situation
• Cultural Sensitivity: Interactions with FMS customers requires adapting to cultural and business norms for that country.

 

Additional Information

Location: The position is performed at Peterson SFB, located in Colorado Springs, CO (Building address: 130 West Paine St, Peterson SFB, CO 80914).

Travel: Travel might be required up to 25%

Hybrid: Remote flexibility four days per week – subject to change per the customer’s discretion

 

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Company Overview

Odyssey is a world-class technical, engineering, and integration company serving the warfighting ecosystem with airborne integration, ISR, C2, and warfighter