Principal Program Manager

Odyssey Systems Consulting Group, Ltd.; Dayton (OH); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Odyssey Systems Consulting Group, Ltd. in Dayton, OH, seeks a Principal Program Manager (SME) to support the sUAS program for AFLCMC/WIS.

The role focuses on acquisition program management across the system life cycle, risk mitigation, and milestone planning in a fast-paced defense environment. Candidates must hold a Master’s or Doctorate in a related field with extensive DoD experience (or a Bachelor’s with long DoD tenure) and US citizenship with Top Secret clearance.

Qualifications

• US citizenship required.
• Clearance: Top Secret.
• Education and experience: Master’s or Doctorate with 20+ years DoD experience (or Bachelor’s with 25+ years, 15+ in DoD).

Responsibilities

• Provide acquisition program management across system life cycles.
• Manage resources and personnel to meet objectives.
• Develop risk management plans and mitigation strategies.
• Maintain integrated program schedules (IMP/IMS) and perform schedule risk assessments.
• Prepare staff packages, data inputs, and milestone documents.
• Support governance meetings, reviews, and action item tracking.

Skills

Strong communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Analytical problem-solving

Education

Master's or Doctorate in related field

Bachelor's in related field

Tools

MS Project

CCaRS

SMART

Job description

Position Summary

Odyssey has an exciting opportunity for a Principal Program Manager (SME) , supporting the Small Unmanned Aircraft Systems (sUAS) Program AFLCMC/WIS Asymmetric Warfare Division. This program focuses on advancing, sustaining, and modernizing the Air Force's small UAS portfolio to meet evolving operational needs across multiple mission sets.

Responsibilities

Duties include, but not limited to:

• Provide acquisition program management support across system life cycles.
• Manage resources and personnel to meet task objectives.
• Support development of risk management plans and mitigation strategies.
• Review and analyze contractor production changes, ECPs, and CCPs; support CCB activities.
• Conduct issue analysis, identify program impacts, and recommend resolutions.
• Develop and maintain integrated program schedules (IMP/IMS) and perform schedule risk assessments.
• Support milestone planning, documentation, and program strategy analyses.
• Prepare staff packages, data inputs, and coordinated milestone documents.
• Participate in process improvement activities, IPTs, and PIWGs.
• Translate user requirements (CDD, CPD, CONOPS) into acquisition and RFP documentation.
• Develop program inputs for PWSs, CDRLs, and other acquisition artifacts.
• Use MS Project and tools such as CCaRS, SMART, and AF/SOF portals to produce program materials.
• Plan, facilitate, and support meetings, reviews, and offsites; record action items and prepare briefings.
• Maintain program documentation for cost, schedule, performance, risk, and status.
• Support PMRs, PDRs, CDRs, TIMs, TPWGs, TRRs, and related events.
• Coordinate agendas, materials, and action items with Government, contractors, and external agencies.
• Assist with preparing materials for staff meetings and senior leadership reviews.
• Support development of CPAR inputs for weapon system contracts.
• Apply DoD, USAF, and USSOCOM acquisition policies, including familiarity with USSOCOM Directive 70-1 and ACAT ID programs.

Qualifications

Minimum Required Qualifications

• Citizenship: Must be a US citizen
• Clearance: Top Secret
• Education and experience:Master's or Doctorate Degree in a related field and at least 20 years of experience in the respective technical / professional discipline being performed, 12 years of which must be in the DoD.OR bachelor's degree in a related field and 25 years of experience in the respective technical/professional discipline being performed, 15 years of which must be in the DoD.OR, 30 years of directly related experience, 20 years of which must be in the DoD.

Technical Skills

• Proficiency in Microsoft Project and integrated scheduling tools (IMP/IMS).
• Experience conducting Schedule Risk Assessments using Monte Carlo-based software.
• Ability to review and analyze Engineering Change Proposals (ECPs) and Contract Change Proposals (CCPs).
• Skilled in using CCaRS, SMART, and AF/SOF portals for data analysis and documentation.

Interpersonal Skills

• Strong communication skills for coordinating with Government, contractors, and cross-functional teams.
• Excellent organizational abilities to manage documentation, schedules, and action items.
• Effective problem‑solving and analytical thinking in fast‑paced program environments.
• Collaborative mindset with the ability to support and contribute within IPTs and working groups.

Additional Information

• Location: Wright Patterson AFB, OH
• Travel: 20%
• Remote, Onsite, or Hybrid: Onsite
• #LI-ST1

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.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities