Program Manager

Position Summary

Odyssey Systems has an exciting opportunity for a Program Manager to support the the Air Force Life Cycle Management Center Electronic Systems PEO (AFLCMC/ES). The Electronic Systems System (ESS) Division aka Force Protection Division's mission responsibility is to manage and execute the modernization, design, development, testing, fielding, and sustainment of the various software and hardware within the ESS Portfolio.

 

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

Responsibilities

Duties include, but not limited to: 

• Plan, research, analyze, and assess projects to recommend strategies meeting cost, schedule, and performance goals.

• Support cost and schedule reduction initiatives for acquisition and development programs.

• Provide program-level acquisition support to PMs and IPT Leads to guide execution and maintain battle rhythm.

• Analyze program health and advise leadership on options to maintain objectives.

• Support and develop program status briefings and acquisition schedules for senior management.

• Contribute to RFP development including SOWs, SRDs, CDRLs, and technical documentation.

• Review acquisition documents (ADMs, LCSPs, APBs, PMRs, etc.) for consistency and accuracy.

• Prepare statutory and regulatory acquisition reports, milestone documentation, and MARs.

• Implement and execute acquisition processes in collaboration with government and prime contractors.

• Provide program management expertise per DoDD 5000.1, DoDI 5000.02, and relevant DoD/AF policy.

• Identify policy disconnects and provide interpretation across acquisition activities.

• Advise on PM best practices to improve efficiency and cost avoidance.

• Support acquisition strategy development, market research, risk assessment, and MTA/UCA initiatives.

• Coordinate and support scheduling personnel and risk management planning.

• Maintain and update acquisition reports and documentation in tools such as CCaR, IDECS, and EDA.

• Assist with funding document preparation (e.g., PRs, MIPRs) and briefings.

• Provide support for life cycle logistics and operational supportability.

• Compare program direction and plans for alignment and consistency.

• Monitor and review contractor deliverables, schedules, integration plans, and IT interface controls.

• Assist in drafting contractual letters and developing source selection strategies and documents.

• Track and advise on acquisition reform policy impacts.

• Support mission execution including planning, analysis, event integration/execution, and reporting.

• Oversee MPE system development and ensure alignment with OFP testing and fielding requirements.

• Review and evaluate ECPs, RFPs, incentive clauses, and cost proposals for MPEC-II DOs.

• Correlate EVM cost reports with IMS CDRLs and support risk assessments.

• Provide DoD directive and AFI guidance to branch chiefs and project managers.

• Support Mission Planning Independent Validation, FQT, and Development Evaluations.

• Identify acquisition policy gaps and recommend management solutions.

Qualifications

Citizenship: Must be a US citizen

 

Minimum Required Qualifications

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

 

Preferred Qualifications

Education: BA/BS Degree

Years of Experience: 10 years of directly related experience with 5 years of experience in a DoD setting

 

Technical Skills:

• DoD Acquisition Framework expertise (DoDD 5000.1, DoDI 5000.02, AFI 63-series).
• Experience with RFP/SOW/CDRL/SRD development and acquisition documentation.
• Proficiency with IMS development and schedule traceability (MS Project or similar).
• Knowledge of EVM concepts and cost/schedule integration.
• Familiarity with CCaR, IDECS, EDA, and other DoD/AF program management tools.
• Understanding of life‑cycle logistics, sustainment planning, and operational supportability.
• Ability to evaluate technical deliverables, integration plans, and configuration changes.

Interpersonal Skills: 

• Strong written and verbal communication skills for senior-level engagement.
• Ability to collaborate across large, multifunctional teams and contractor partners.
• High-level organization, p