Principal Program Manager

Position Summary

Odyssey Systems has an exciting opportunity for a Principal Program Manager providing support to the Air Force Life Cycle Management Center/PEO Digital Directorate (AFLCMC/HB). The Air Force Program Execution Office for PEO Digital (AFPEO/HB) has the collective Air Force Materiel Command (AFMC) mission responsibility to manage and execute the modernization, development, testing, production, fielding, and sustainment of the PEO Digital portfolio, which includes over 130 programs for the United States Air Force (USAF) and foreign allies. AFLCMC/PEO Digital Directorate is headquartered at Hanscom Air Force Base, MA with geographically separated operating units CONUS and OCONUS.

 

This is a full time position located at Hanscom Air Force Base, MA.

Responsibilities

Duties include, but not limited to: 

• Acquisition and Program Support: Provide program-level acquisition support to Program Managers and Integrated Product Team Leads, guiding program execution to meet cost, schedule, and performance objectives. Ensure adherence to DoD directives and policies, including DoDI 5000.02, DoDI 5000.80, and DoDI 5000.81.
• Contract Execution and Oversight: Support contract execution through expert analysis and solutions, including reviewing acquisition documents, milestone decision briefings, and risk management plans. Prepare inputs for RFPs such as system specifications, SOWs, and CDRLs.
• Program Health Analysis: Evaluate program health, advise leadership on options to maintain objectives, and assist in planning acquisition strategies that align with DoD and Air Force policies.
• Documentation and Reporting: Develop and maintain acquisition reports (e.g., MAR, DAES, APB), prepare briefings, and ensure consistency across program deliverables. Utilize tools such as CCaR, IDECS, and EDA.
• Risk Management: Develop, maintain, and execute program risk management plans, facilitating risk identification, analysis, and mitigation while coordinating program risk boards and working groups.
• Source Selection and Contract Administration: Assist in developing source selection strategies, evaluation criteria, and RFP documentation. Provide recommendations for incentive clauses and evaluate contractor proposals.
• Mission Planning and Operational Support: Oversee Mission Planning Environment (MPE) systems to ensure they meet operational and testing requirements. Coordinate with stakeholders to align MPE capabilities with operational flight program schedules.
• Lifecycle Logistics and Sustainment: Provide critical support for lifecycle logistics, operational planning, and sustainment strategies, ensuring mission readiness and effective system integration.
• Policy and Process Improvement: Monitor DoD acquisition reforms and advise leadership on process improvements, cost avoidance strategies, and policy interpretations. Ensure compliance with updated regulations and directives.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Collaborate with division branch chiefs, program managers, and contractors to provide expert guidance, streamline integration, and address programmatic issues affecting overall performance.

Qualifications

Citizenship: Must be a US citizen

Clearance: Must have an Active Secret Clearance

 

Minimum Required Qualifications:

 

Education: Bachelor’s Degree in a related field and 20 years of experience in the respective technical/professional discipline being performed, 10 of which must be in the DoD OR,

• 30+ years of directly related experience, 12 of which must be in the DoD

Technical Skills

• Extensive experience with DoD or Air Force acquisition programs
• In-depth knowledge of systems acquisition and program management principles, policies, and practices, as outlined in DoDI 5000.02 and 5000.75
• Strong understanding of DoD and Air Force roles, structures, and relationships
• Proficiency in qualitative and quantitative analysis techniques to evaluate the effectiveness, efficiency, and productivity of acquisition programs

Interpersonal Skills

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work effectively in a dynamic team environment while meeting end-user requirements
• Strong attention to detail, problem-solving, and analytical abilities

Preferred Qualifications

Education: Master’s or Doctorate degree in a related field w