Senior Acquisition Program Manager (FMS)

Odyssey; Lincoln (MA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Odyssey is seeking a Senior Acquisition Program Manager to support the Attack Systems Division, FMS at Hanscom AFB, MA. The role requires DoD acquisition expertise, and leadership across the full acquisition lifecycle.

The position emphasizes development of LOAs, IMS management, and coordination with FMS stakeholders, ensuring compliance and schedule adherence in a dynamic defense environment.

Qualifications

• Master’s or Doctorate with 10 years experience, 5 in DoD.
• Bachelor’s with 12 years experience, 5 in DoD.
• Citizenship: US citizen.

Responsibilities

• Possess advanced knowledge to work independently and apply procedures.
• Provide expertise in acquisition lifecycle and compliance with DoD/AF regulations.
• Assist with procurement of systems and equipment ensuring regulatory compliance.
• Conduct program analysis and develop recommendations for decisions.
• Prepare and analyze program documents (pre-LORs, P&A analyses, MOAs/MOUs).
• Apply acquisition initiatives and support procurement of NDI/COTS/FAA-certified items.
• Ensure compliance with Performance-Based Environment, Evolutionary & Agile Acquisition.
• Support compliance tasks for JCIDS, CONOPS, SAR, DAMIR, SMART, MAR, POPS, DAES, PMA, APB, CRRA.
• Plan, facilitate meetings and offsites, recording actions and security needs.
• Provide acquisition strategic advice and IMS guidance.
• Assist with LOA development and interface with FMS stakeholders.
• Plan development, production, deployment, and manage cost/schedule/performance.

Skills

Acquisition lifecycle

Programmatic analysis

Compliance & reporting

IMS management

FMS LOA development

Education

Master’s/Doctorate 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 Hanscom AFB, MA. 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

• 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

Minimum Required Qualifications

Clearance: Top 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.

Additional Information

Location: Hanscom AFB

Travel: 25%

Onsite

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.