Program Specialist

Odyssey Systems Consulting Group; Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Odyssey Systems Consulting Group seeks a Journeyman Acquisition Program Specialist to support the AFLCMC/EBD at Eglin AFB, FL. Responsibilities include succession planning, tracking PM personnel, coordinating development events, and handling APDP/CLP compliance.

The role requires US citizenship, ability to obtain a Secret clearance, and relevant DoD acquisition experience. Strong project management and communication skills are essential for success in a fast-paced, on-site environment.

Qualifications

• Must be a US citizen.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret clearance.
• Education: Associate/Bachelor/Master with related experience minimums.
• Experience providing acquisition program support within DoD programs.
• Familiarity with FAR, DoD 5000.2, and related regulations and guides.
• Proficiency in DoD planning, programming, and budgeting processes.
• Strong cost estimating and analysis skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and adapt to evolving requirements.

Responsibilities

• Support Succession Planning and Vectoring; maintain PM personnel tracking spreadsheets.
• Plan, schedule, and coordinate logistics for reviews and events.
• Draft vector letters and manage Manning Rosters and UMD tracking.
• Coordinate APDP/CLP compliance and track certifications.
• Prepare CAP/KLP tenure agreements and respond to data calls.
• Coordinate onboarding, in/out-processing, and training opportunities.
• Develop slide decks for leadership meetings and assist with awards programs.

Skills

US Citizenship

Secret clearance

Acquisition program support

FAR knowledge

DoD 5000.2 familiarity

Cost estimating

Project management

Communication skills

Education

Associate's degree

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Job description

Position Summary

Odyssey has an exciting opportunity for a Journeyman Acquisition Program Specialist supporting the Air Force Life Cycle Management Center Attack division (AFLCMC/EBD) at Eglin AFB, FL. This position will support succession planning, manning rosters, coordinate career development events, facilitate in/out processing, and track critical leadership acquisition positions.

Responsibilities

Duties may include, but are not limited to:

• Support Succession Planning & Vectoring
• Maintain and update AFLCMC tracking spreadsheets for all Program Management (PM) personnel
• Plan, schedule, and coordinate logistics for vectoring and succession planning review sessions
• Review personnel records and draft proposed vector ratings for all PM positions
• Draft, finalize, and distribute official Vector Letters to employees and leadership
• Manage Manning Rosters & Unit Manning Document (UMD) Tracking
• Track and update the Qualified Candidate List (QCL) for acquisition positions
• Process, review, submit, and track position actions (additions, reverifications, and deletions)
• Reconcile position series changes and verify billet updates against the active UMD
• Administer APDP & Continuous Learning Points (CLP) Compliance
• Track employee progression toward acquisition certifications and required Continuous Learning Points (CLPs)
• Issue individual certification notifications and publish monthly division-level compliance status reports
• Review, assemble, and submit APDP certification packages and adjudication requests
• Coordinate PM & Career Development Events (CDE)
• Manage CDE data calls, solicit inputs, and maintain centralized candidate tracking rosters
• Disseminate acquisition training opportunities, DAU courses, and professional development seminars
• Track Critical Acquisition Positions (CAP) & Key Leadership Positions (KLP)
• Prepare, coordinate, and route CAP and KLP tenure agreements for signature
• Monitor tenure milestones and consolidate inputs to respond to annual mandatory data calls
• Coordinate Acquisition Recognition & Awards Programs
• Facilitate and coordinate annual Acquisition (AQ) award nomination packages
• Coordinate Request for Personnel Action (RPA) numbers and track Non-Appropriated Awards (NAA) and Special Act/Service Awards (SASA)
• Facilitate Acquisition In/Out-Processing & Onboarding
• Conduct present APDP briefing slides
• Distribute Position Descriptions (PDs), AF Form 971 packages, and onboarding materials as needed
• Reconcile and update PM organizational charts and global distribution lists (AcqDemo, GS-13 and below) monthly against the UMD
• Process and track administrative paperwork for volunteer Top Secret (TS) upgrade requests
• Execute Task Management & General Acquisition Support
• Monitor, assign, adjudicate, and close Task Management Tool (TMT) taskers across all functional areas
• Consolidate inputs and build slide decks for recurring leadership staff meetings
• Coordinate acquisition trainee programs (quarterly meetings, Trainee Shadow Day, and PAQ Leadership class tracking)
• Schedule executive engagements, resume reviews, and meet-and-greet for leadership

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• Citizenship: Must be a US Citizen
• Clearance: Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret clearance
• Education and experience: Associate's degree and 10 years of relevant experience; OR Bachelor's degree and 5 years of relevant experience; OR Master's degree and 2 years of relevant experience

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience providing acquisition program support within DoD programs.
• Familiarity with FAR, DoD 5000.2, and related regulations and guides

Additionally, the successful candidate will demonstrate the following:

Technical Skills

• Demonstrated understanding of and ability to apply acquisition program support
• Ability to develop and manage program plans, implement risk management processes, and design courses of action to streamline operations.
• Experience with DoD planning, programming, and budgeting processes, preferably in the context of USAF weapons acquisition.
• Proficiency in cost estimating and analysis
• Competence in managing multiple projects and adapting to changing program needs

Interpersonal Skills

• Ability to work independently while effectively supporting broader team and program objectives
• Strong communication and collaboration skills
• Adaptability and flexibility to respond to evolving requirements and operational challenges.
• Professionalism in handling confidential information and adhering to equal opportunity and workplace standards.

Location: Eglin AFB, FL

Travel: May be required up to 10% depending on program needs

Work Environment: Onsite

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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