Principal Acquisition Program Manager

Odyssey; Lincoln (MA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Odyssey Systems has an exciting opportunity for an Acquisition Program Manager SME supporting the AFLCMC/HNA. This full-time role is located at Hanscom AFB, Bedford, MA, overseeing the Tactical Data Networks Enterprise Program within the Air Force Life Cycle Management Center.

The candidate will be an expert in acquisition/program management, with 15+ years general experience and 10+ years in acquisition programs, a Master’s degree, and an active Top Secret clearance.

Qualifications

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Must be detail-oriented and have excellent problem-solving and analytical abilities.
• Comfortable working in a dynamic team environment meeting end users’ requirements.

Responsibilities

• Investigates, analyzes, plans, evaluates, drafts and/or recommends solutions for project/program efforts.
• Provides expert level issue resolution and recommendation support to achieve desired program outcomes.
• Applies broad knowledge of organizational missions and programs, such as acquisition management and modernization planning.
• Applies knowledge of and expertise with acquisition management, program management, budget/finance principles and methodologies, modernization planning, and the PPBE process.
• Review initial and revised acquisition documents and provide the enterprise level perspective to ensure consistency and accuracy.
• Provide comments on acquisition documentation that add value from an enterprise perspective and facilitate an integrated, system-of-systems approach across the division.

Skills

Written communication

Verbal communication

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Teamwork

Education

Master's degree

Job description

Odyssey Systems has an exciting opportunity for a Acquisition Program Manager SME providing support to the Air Force Life Cycle Management Center Aerial Networks Division (AFLCMC/HNA). This position will support the Tactical Data Networks Enterprise Program.

Position Summary

As the Acquisition Program Manager, you will need to posses the advanced knowledge, experience and recognized ability to be considered an expert in their technical/professional field and possess the ability to perform tasks and oversee the efforts of junior and mid-level personnel within the technical/professional discipline.

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

Responsibilities

• Investigates, analyzes, plans, evaluates, drafts and/or recommends solutions for project/program efforts
• Provides expert level issue resolution and recommendation support to achieve desired program outcomes
• Applies broad knowledge of organizational missions and programs, such as acquisition management and modernization planning
• Applies knowledge of and expertise with acquisition management, program management, budget/finance principles and methodologies, modernization planning, and the Planning, Programming, Budgeting, and Executing (PPBE) process
• Review initial and revised acquisition documents and provide the enterprise level perspective to ensure consistency and accuracy
• Provide comments on acquisition documentation that add value from an enterprise perspective and facilitate an integrated, system-of-systems approach across the division

Qualifications

Minimum Required Qualifications:

Citizenship: Must be a US citizen

Clearance: Must have and be able to maintain an active Top Secret clearance

Education: Master's degree

Years’ experience: 15 years of general work experience, 10 years of which must be in acquisition program management

• Experience on DoD or Air Force acquisition programs desired
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Comfortable working in a dynamic team environment meeting end users’ requirement
• Must be detail-oriented and have excellent problem-solving and analytical abilities

Additional Information

Location: Hanscom AFB Bedford, MA

Company Overview

Odyssey is a world-class technical, engineering, and integration company serving the warfighting ecosystem with airborne integration, ISR, C2, and warfighter readiness capabilities. Odyssey meets the military’s operational needs by integrating layered defense systems from equipment, technology, and services to data, information, and business operations. We streamline defense acquisition and sustainment, engineering the technical battlefield with domain-specific proficiency to ensure lethality. Odyssey is dedicated to excellent contract execution, peak organizational performance, and fostering a workplace built on employee care.

Odyssey is proud to live out our core values of commitment, ambition, and respect in our work and communities through OdysseyCares , a philanthropic group focused on giving back through direct donations, an employer match program, and volunteering events.

Please note: Final compensation for this position will be determined by various factors such as the Federal Government contract labor categories and contract wage rates, relevant work experience, specific skills and competencies, geographic location, education, and certifications.