I3E Program Manager

Position Summary

Odyssey Systems an Integrated, Immersive, Intelligent Environment (I3E) Program Manager supporting Space System Command’s System Delta 85 (SYD 85), Mission Integration Branch In this role, you will be providing Advisory and Assistance Services (A&AS) supporting the US Space Force mission to protect and defend National Security Interests in Space.

 

SYD 85 is the U.S. Space Force organization responsible for developing and delivering resilient space capabilities supporting Battle Management, Command, Control, Communication, and Space Intelligence (BMC3I). SYD 85 synchronizes acquisition efforts for critical space system capabilities and works together with Combat Forces Command (CFC) Mission Deltas to improve mission readiness. The I3E program is a critical component of the SYD 85 mission to provide decision dominance in the space domain. This role requires a strategic leader capable of delivering advanced simulation, AI-driven data exploitation, and immersive digital twin environments to U.S. Space Force operators.

 

This is a full-time position in downtown Colorado Springs, CO with an opportunity to telework 1 day per week at the discretion of the Government.

Responsibilities

An A&AS contractor is a knowledgeable and trusted advisor to the Government Program Office. As an I3E Program Manager, you will work closely with the Government Program Manager and provide Advisory and Assistance Services in support of various program management disciplines including development, execution, and oversight of action plans, schedules, finance, funding, risk management, oversight of contracted initiatives associated with the development, modification, upgrade, and sustainment of the mission. You will assist in the oversight of multiple small-to mid-sized contracts developing and fielding war fighting systems.  Duties include, but are not limited to:

 

• Apply programmatic knowledge and experience to advise the Government Program Management Office
• Assure that short and long-range plans and actions are consistent with service goals, schedules, policies, and objectives outlined in the program roadmap
• Maintain a master program schedule that aligns with SYD 85 milestones
• Ensure all deliverables meet USSF operational, technical, and cybersecurity requirements
• Provide programmatic oversight and management of the (I3E) contract, ensuring the successful optimization and operation of Commercial and Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) level cloud environments dedicated to AI/ML development, testing, and scaling
• Develop and maintain technical road-maps for AI Hub initiatives and pilot transitions, tracking dependencies across organizations to ensure policy, network, and security requirements are met prior to operational deployment.
• Coordinate with appropriate platform, infrastructure, and network organizations to facilitate compute environments, data access, and network connectivity for AI/ML development and deployment.
• Develop Service Level Agreements (SLAs) and MOAs for AI platform access, tool provisioning, and shared services.
• Oversee management and monitor AI project life-cycles and integration activities using agile processes; exhibit close collaboration with AI developers, data providers, and USSF operational data programs.
• Act as the primary interface to the SYD 85/BNN government Program Manager and Contracting Officer's Representative (COR)
• Facilitate regular program management reviews (PMRs), technical interchange meetings (TIMs), and status briefings
• Develop and execute integrated risk reduction strategies and recommendations to mitigate identified program risk conditions
• Prepare directives, issuances, memorandums, policy statements, and other written guidelines and recommendations, as required
• Develop and defend program objective memorandum (POM) inputs to capture disconnects and initiatives to meet program goals
• Assist with the development of financial progress reports in support of finance reviews
• Assist with coordinating the resolution of programmatic issues and deficiencies with prime contractors and other support contractors
• Maintain strong relationships across a wide spectrum of stakeholders including USSF, USAF, USN, USSPACECOM, USINDOPACOM, USEUCOM, USSOCOM, OSD/R&E, SSDP, intelligence community (IC) partners, and international partners
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with Government Contract, Legal, Finance, and Program teams
• Support the Government’s planning, acquisition, modification, and execution of multiple contracts
• Assist with translating user requirements into statements of work documentation
• Assist with writing, coordinating, and maintaining program documentation regarding req