Senior FMS Program Manager

Odyssey; Ogden (UT); On-site; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Odyssey is seeking a Senior Acquisition Program Manager to support the Air Force Life Cycle Management Center at Hill AFB, UT. The role oversees the full lifecycle of air armament and munitions programs, enabling data-driven decisions and rapid execution in a mission-critical environment.

The ideal candidate will have extensive DoD program management experience, DoD lifecycle/process knowledge, and a Secret clearance.

Qualifications

• US citizen with current Secret clearance.
• Bachelor’s degree and 15 years of relevant DoD program management experience.
• Experience with DoD acquisition lifecycle and JCIDS processes.

Responsibilities

• Provide acquisition program management across all DoD lifecycle phases (Materiel Solution Analysis through Operations & Support).
• Advise Government Program Managers on program execution, acquisition strategy, and risk management.
• Develop, review, and coordinate acquisition documentation (AS, SEP, TEMP, LCSP, SOW/SOO/CDRLs).
• Monitor cost, schedule, and performance using metrics and EVM.
• Identify and mitigate program risks; maintain risk registers.
• Lead or support IPTs, milestone reviews, and technical reviews (SRR, PDR, CDR).
• Support source selection activities, including proposal evaluation and contract modifications.
• Coordinate across engineering, logistics, test, and financial stakeholders for integrated execution.
• Prepare briefings and decision materials for senior leadership.
• Support FMS and international armaments cooperation efforts as applicable.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic thinking

Communication

Risk management

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s degree

DAWIA Level II/III in Program Management

Tools

MS Project

Primavera

Job description

Position Summary

Odyssey has an exciting opportunity for a Senior Acquisition Program Manager (FMS) supporting the Air Force Life Cycle Management Center Munitions division (AFLCMC/EBH) at Hill AFB, UT. This position provides acquisition and program management support across the full life cycle of air armament and conventional munitions systems, enabling rapid, data-driven decision making in support of mission-critical 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 such as:
  • 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 US Citizen
• Clearance: Current Secret clearance

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree and 15 years of relevant experience; OR Master’s degree and 10 years of relevant experience
• Program management experience preferably within a DoD acquisition or other regulated environment

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and 25 years of relevant experience; OR Master’s degree and 15 years of relevant 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.)
• Experience with Earned Value Management (EVM) analysis and reporting
• Experience with risk management and mitigation planning
• Familiarity with scheduling tools (e.g., MS Project, Primavera)
• Understanding of requirements development and JCIDS processes (ICD, CDD, CPD)
• PMP (Project Management Professional)
• DAWIA Level II or III in Program Management or equivalent

Additionally, The Successful Candidate Will Demonstrate The Following

• 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

Additional Information

• Location: Hill AFB, UT
• Travel: 10% depending on program needs
• Work Environment: 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.