Senior Acquisition Program Manager (FMS)

Odyssey Systems Consulting Group, Ltd.; Dayton (OH); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Odyssey Systems Consulting Group, Ltd. seeks a Senior Acquisition Program Manager to support the Attack Systems Division, FMS at Wright Patterson AFB, OH. The role covers pre-acquisition planning, requirements integration, and program management in a complex DoD environment.

Responsibilities include lifecycle management, regulatory compliance, IMS data handling, LOA coordination with FMS stakeholders, and post-award support. US citizenship and a secret clearance are required.

Qualifications

• Expertise across the acquisition lifecycle and DoD/AF regulations.
• Ability to prepare pre-LORs, P&A analyses, MOAs/MOUs, and contractor proposals.
• Experience with DoD/AF acquisition processes and compliance requirements.
• Proven capability to manage IMS data for cost, schedule, and risk.

Responsibilities

• Plan, facilitate, and support meetings and offsites with agendas and records.
• Provide acquisition strategic advice and technical guidance.
• Support IMS maintenance and utilization for program tracking.
• Assist LOA development and coordination with FMS stakeholders.

Skills

Acquisition lifecycle management

Programmatic documentation

Compliance & reporting

IMS management

FMS & LOA development

Education

Master's/PhD in related field

Bachelor's in related field

Job description

Position Summary

Odyssey is recruiting to fill a Senior Acquisition Program Manager position supporting the Attack Systems Division, Foreign Military Sales (FMS) at Wright Patterson AFB, OH . WID is part of the ISR/SOF Directorate (AFLCMC/WI), who is responsible for equipping our warfighters to win the fight. The Directorate executes a $22 billion acquisition portfolio developing, producing, testing, modifying, fielding, and supporting Air Force ISR and SOF platforms, and related sub-systems.

Responsibilities

• Duties include, but not limited to:
• Possess the advanced knowledge, experience, and recognized ability to be considered highly skilled in Acquisition Program Management. Must work independently and be able to apply procedures.
• Provide expertise in all aspects of the acquisition lifecycle, including pre-acquisition definition, requirements integration, program management principles, and compliance with Department of Defense (DoD) and Air Force regulations and guidelines.
• Assist with the procurement of systems, subsystems, and equipment, ensuring compliance with all applicable regulations and guidelines.
• Conduct program analysis, gather data, and develop recommendations to support informed decision-making.
• Prepare, review, and analyze programmatic documentation, including pre-Letters of Request for Pricing (pre-LORs), Price & Availability analyses, Case Developments, weapon system contractor proposals, technical reports, briefings, and agreements (Memoranda of Agreement (MOAs) and Memoranda of Understanding (MOUs)).
• Apply acquisition management initiatives, resolve acquisition-related issues, and support procurement of commercial items (Non-Developmental Items (NDI), Commercial Off-the-Shelf (COTS) items, and Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)-certified items).
• Ensure compliance with commercial practices, including Performance-Based Business Environment (PBBE), Evolutionary Acquisition, and Agile Acquisition.
• Assist with compliance tasks related to various systems, including: Joint Capabilities Integration and Development System (JCIDS), Concepts of Operation (CONOPS), Selected Acquisition Reports (SAR), Defense Acquisition Information Retrieval (DAMIR), System Metric and Reporting Tool (SMART), Monthly Acquisition Reports (MAR), Probability of Program Success (POPS), Defense Acquisition Executive Summary (DAES), Program Management Agreements (PMA), Acquisition Program Baseline (APB), Capabilities Review and Risk Assessment (CRRA).
• Plan, facilitate, and support meetings and offsites, including developing agendas and materials, recording action items, and ensuring room setup and security.
• Provide acquisition strategic advice, technical guidance, and analysis.
• Support the generation, maintenance, and effective use of the Integrated Master Schedule (IMS).
• Recommend solutions related to organizational structures, manpower requirements, utilization, and control.
• Assist with the development and execution of Letters of Offer and Acceptance (LOAs), amendments, and modifications, including interfacing with Foreign Military Sales (FMS) stakeholders and ensuring compliance with all applicable regulations.
• Assist in planning the development, production, and deployment of systems, subsystems, and equipment, including managing cost, schedule, performance, and risk.
• Support all actions required to award and modify contracts, including pre-award documentation, source selection activities, and post-award support.

Qualifications

• Citizenship: Must be a US citizen
• Clearance : Secret
• Education & Years of Experience:
• Master's or Doctorate Degree in a related field and 10 years of experience in the respective technical / professional discipline being performed, 5 years of which must be in the DoD.
• OR Bachelor's Degree in a related field and 12 years of experience in the respective technical/professional discipline being performed, 5 of which must be in the DoD.

Technical Skills

• Acquisition Lifecycle Management - Expertise in pre‑acquisition planning, requirements integration, program execution, and compliance with DoD/AF acquisition regulations.
• Programmatic Documentation & Analysis - Skilled in preparing and evaluating pre‑LORs, P&A analyses, contractor proposals, technical reports, MOAs/MOUs, and other acquisition artifacts.
• Compliance & Reporting Systems Proficiency - Hands‑on experience with JCIDS, SAR, DAMIR, SMART, MAR, POPS, DAES, PMA, APB, and CRRA processes.
• Integrated Master Schedule (IMS) Management - Ability to develop, maintain, and analyze IMS data to support cost, schedule, performance, and risk tracking.
• Foreign Military Sales (FMS) & LOA Development - Technical expertise supporting LOAs, amendments, and modifications, including coordination with FMS stakeholders and adherence to regulatory requirements.

Location

Wright Patterson AFB

Travel

10%

Onsite

Onsite

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Company Overview

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