Program Manager (Evergreen)

Odyssey Systems Consulting Group; Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consulting firm is building a talent community for Acquisition Program Management Professionals. The role involves advising government entities on program execution and supporting DoD acquisition programs. Candidates must be U.S. citizens with varying levels of experience and education. Responsibilities include providing program management support, leading technical reviews, and managing program risks. This position is primarily onsite at Eglin AFB, FL, with some travel expected.

Qualifications

• Must be a U.S. citizen.
• Clearance requirement: Secret level.
• Journeyman-level experience: Bachelor's degree + 7 years or Master's + 5 years.
• Senior-level experience: Bachelor's + 25 years or Master's + 15 years.
• Principal-level experience: Master's degree + 25 years.

Responsibilities

• Provide acquisition program management across all phases.
• Advise on program execution and acquisition strategy.
• Monitor program cost, schedule, and performance.
• Identify and mitigate program risks.
• Lead Integrated Product Teams (IPTs) and technical reviews.

Skills

Clearance: Secret

Program management experience

Earned Value Management (EVM)

Risk management

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s degree

Tools

MS Project

Primavera

Job description

Position Summary

Evergreen (Pipeline) Requisition. This requisition is used to build a pipeline of qualified candidates for future opportunities. While there may not be an immediate opening, candidates will be considered as positions become available based on their qualifications and program needs.

Odyssey is seeking experienced Acquisition Program Management Professionals to join our talent community for anticipated opportunities supporting the Air Force Life Cycle Management Center (AFLCMC) Armament Directorate and other Department of Defense (DoD) acquisition programs.

Our Program Managers support the government with planning, researching, analyzing and assessing the effectiveness, efficiency, and productivity of weapons systems and associated equipment acquisitions (development, production and deployment), and formulate plans and recommend strategies to meet cost, schedule, and performance objectives.

Responsibilities

• Provide acquisition program management support across all phases of the DoD acquisition lifecycle (Materiel Solution Analysis through Operations & Support)
• Advise Government Program Managers on program execution, acquisition strategy, and risk management
• Develop, review, and coordinate acquisition documentation, including but not limited to:
  • Acquisition Strategy (AS)
  • Systems Engineering Plan (SEP)
  • Test and Evaluation Master Plan (TEMP)
  • Life Cycle Sustainment Plan (LCSP)
  • Statement of Work (SOW), Statement of Objectives (SOO), and Contract Data Requirements Lists (CDRLs)
• Monitor and evaluate program cost, schedule, and performance using metrics and Earned Value Management (EVM)
• Identify, assess, and mitigate program risks; maintain and manage risk registers
• Lead or support Integrated Product Teams (IPTs), milestone reviews, and technical reviews (e.g., SRR, PDR, CDR)
• Support source selection activities, including proposal evaluation and contract modifications
• Coordinate across engineering, logistics, test, and financial stakeholders to ensure integrated program execution
• Prepare and deliver briefings, status reports, and decision support materials to senior leadership
• Support Foreign Military Sales (FMS) and international armaments cooperation efforts, as applicable

Qualifications

Citizenship

Must be a U.S. citizen

Minimum Required Qualifications

• Clearance: Secret
• Education and experience:
  • Journeyman: Bachelor’s degree and 7 years of relevant experience; OR Master’s degree and 5 years of relevant experience
  • Senior: Bachelor’s degree and 25 years of relevant experience; OR Master’s degree and 15 years of relevant experience
  • Principal: Master’s degree and 25 years of relevant experience
• Program management experience preferably within a DoD acquisition environment
• Demonstrated experience supporting ACAT I-III programs or equivalent

Preferred Qualifications

• Clearance: Top Secret (TS) or TS/SCI
• Certifications: PMP (Project Management Professional), DAWIA Level II or III in Program Management or equivalent
• Experience:
  • Experience supporting AFLCMC, SAF/AQ, or equivalent Air Force acquisition organizations
  • Experience with armament systems (air-to-air, air-to-surface munitions, missiles, or related systems)
  • Experience supporting Foreign Military Sales (FMS) programs
  • Strong knowledge of DoD acquisition lifecycle processes and DoDI 5000 series
  • Experience developing and reviewing acquisition documentation (AS, SEP, TEMP, LCSP, etc.)
• Technical Skills:
  • Earned Value Management (EVM) analysis and reporting
  • Risk management and mitigation planning
  • Familiarity with scheduling tools (e.g., MS Project, Primavera)
  • Understanding of requirements development and JCIDS processes (ICD, CDD, CPD)
• Interpersonal Skills:
  • Ability to operate independently as a senior adviser to government leadership
  • Strong leadership and team coordination across cross-functional environments
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment
  • Strategic thinking and complex problem-solving abilities

Location

Eglin AFB, FL

Travel

May be required up to 10-20% depending on program needs

Work Environment

Onsite

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities