Program Manager
| Company | Odyssey Systems |
|---|---|
| Location | Niceville, FL, USA |
| Salary | $Not Provided – $Not Provided |
| Type | Full-Time |
| Degrees | Bachelor’s, Master’s |
| Experience Level | Senior |
Requirements
- Must be a US citizen
- Must have an Active Secret Clearance
- Bachelor’s degree in a professional engineering discipline from an accredited educational program
- 7 years of directly related experience, 5 of which must be in the DoD
- Possess comprehensive knowledge of principles, policies, and practices of systems acquisition defined in DoDI 5000.02 and 5000.75, including an understanding of roles and relationships within the DoD and the Air Force
Responsibilities
- Assist the Program Manager (PM) and Integrated Product Team (IPT) Leads in executing acquisition and development efforts.
- Maintain acquisition schedules and battle rhythms to ensure timely delivery of capabilities.
- Monitor overall program health and recommend actions to meet cost, schedule, and performance objectives.
- Draft, review, and update acquisition documentation including Acquisition Decision Memoranda (ADMs), Life Cycle Sustainment Plans (LCSPs), Acquisition Strategies, Program Baselines (APBs), and Risk Management Plans.
- Prepare statutory and regulatory acquisition reports (e.g., DAES, MARs, SARs) in accordance with DoDI 5000.02 and related guidance.
- Support development and review of RFP-related products, including Statements of Work (SOWs), System Requirements Documents (SRDs), and Contract Data Requirements Lists (CDRLs).
- Provide acquisition support and solutions for successful contract execution.
- Assist in source selection strategies, RFP preparation, evaluation criteria, and administrative documentation.
- Draft contractual correspondence related to program management issues.
- Contribute to planning and execution of acquisition strategies, ensuring compliance with DoD and Air Force policies (e.g., DoDI 5000.80/81, AFI 63-101).
- Develop and maintain program risk management plans. Facilitate risk identification, mitigation, and monitoring processes.
- Ensure Mission Planning Environment (MPE) systems align with operational requirements and OFP schedules.
- Support MPE-related documentation, reviews, testing events (FQT, DT, OT), and program integration.
- Prepare and evaluate Engineering Change Proposals (ECPs), RFPs, and proposals for MPE delivery orders (DOs).
- Provide guidance on compliance with DoD and AF acquisition directives, policies, and reforms.
- Advise PMs and branch chiefs on best practices and policy interpretations.
- Identify and report policy disconnects affecting acquisition efforts.
- Provide input into life cycle logistics planning and supportability analysis.
- Monitor and ensure effective sustainment strategies aligned with warfighter needs.
- Collaborate with scheduling personnel to maintain program timelines.
- Prepare and submit funding documentation (e.g., PRs, MIPRs), and utilize financial systems such as CCaR and IDECS.
- Review program integration plans and deliverables schedules.
- Monitor interface controls between IT systems and ensure synchronization with contractor efforts.
- Support validation, verification, and evaluation (VV&E) of software for Mission Planning Systems.
- Align software development with OFP timelines and MPE fielding requirements.
Preferred Qualifications
- Master’s Degree in a professional engineering discipline from an accredited educational program
- 5 years of directly related experience with 3 years of experience in a DoD setting