Senior Program Manager

Odyssey; Dayton (OH); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

OdysseyCares philanthropic group

Employer match program

Volunteer events

Job summary

Odyssey is seeking a Senior Program Manager to lead end-to-end execution for SOF/PR C-130 modernization and sustainment efforts in support of AFLCMC/WIU Fixed Wing Branch. Location is Wright Patterson AFB, OH, with travel up to 15% and onsite work.

Requires DoD acquisition expertise, top-tier program management skills, and a strong track record in IMS/PM tools. The role emphasizes development of schedules, risk management, and collaboration with government and contractors to ensure milestone

Qualifications

• Citizenship: US citizen.
• Security clearance: Secret.
• Master’s/Doctorate with 10 years DoD experience, or Bachelor’s with 12 years in DoD, or 15 years related experience.

Responsibilities

• Apply DoD and Air Force acquisition management principles to support systems, lifecycle activities.
• Manage resources and personnel to meet program objectives and improve task execution.
• Develop integrated risk management plans and mitigation strategies.
• Review contractor production changes; draft recommendations for Government consideration.
• Evaluate ECPs/CCPs; support CCB processes and scheduling.
• Perform analytical assessments of program issues and risks.
• Support IMP/IMS development and Schedule Risk Assessments using Monte Carlo tools.
• Analyze schedules for feasibility and alignment with objectives; reconcile data across stakeholders.
• Contribute to milestone documentation and staff summary packages.
• Participate in IPTs and PIWGs; assist in transformation efforts.
• Translate requirements into acquisition documents (PWS, CDRLs, etc.).
• Utilize MS Project, CCaRS, SMART, and portals to produce reports and materials.
• Plan and execute program meetings, off-sites, and events with agendas and minutes.
• Assist in CPAR inputs for weapon system contracts.
• Apply DoD/USAF/USSOCOM processes and directives.

Skills

IMS Development

MS Project Proficiency

Risk Management

Program Analysis

DoD Acquisition Documentation

SharePoint Administration

Data Management Systems

Clear communication

Team collaboration

Stakeholder relationship building

Adaptability

Education

Master’s or Doctorate in related field

Bachelor’s degree in related field

15 years directly related experience

Tools

CCaRS

SMART

AF/SOF Portals

SharePoint

Job description

Position Summary

Odyssey has an exciting opportunity for a Senior Program Manager, supporting AFLCMC/WIU Fixed Wing Branch. The Senior Program Manager supports the AFLCMC/WIUM Fixed Wing Branch by leading end‑to‑end program execution for SOF/PR C‑130 modernization and sustainment efforts.

Responsibilities

Duties include, but not limited to:

• Apply DoD and Air Force acquisition program management principles, policies, and procedures to support systems, subsystems, equipment procurement, and lifecycle program activities.
• Manage and coordinate resources and personnel to effectively meet program objectives while identifying and recommending improved approaches for task execution.
• Support development of integrated risk management plans, strategies, and mitigation recommendations.
• Review and analyze contractor production changes and prepare draft recommendations for Government consideration, including writing, editing, and maintaining program documentation.
• Evaluate Engineering Change Proposals (ECPs) and Contract Change Proposals (CCPs); support fact‑finding activities and participate in the Configuration Control Board (CCB) process.
• Perform analytical assessments on program issues, identifying impacts, risks, and recommended mitigation or avoidance strategies.
• Provide support for creation, maintenance, and analysis of Integrated Master Plans (IMP) and Integrated Master Schedules (IMS), including development of master program schedules and conducting Schedule Risk Assessments (SRA) using Monte Carlo tools.
• Analyze contractor and Government schedules for accuracy, feasibility, and alignment with program objectives; integrate and reconcile schedule data across multiple stakeholders.
• Support development, coordination, adjudication, and finalization of milestone documentation, program assessments, and staff summary packages.
• Participate in process improvement efforts, serving as a member or advisor to IPTs and Process Improvement Working Groups (PIWGs).
• Translate user requirements (CDD, CPD, CONOPS) into acquisition documentation and assist in developing inputs for PWSs, CDRLs, and other contractual documents.
• Utilize MS Project, CCaRS, SMART, and Air Force/SOF portals to conduct research and develop technical and non‑technical products, including spreadsheets, briefings, graphics, and reports.
• Support planning, facilitation, and execution of program meetings, off‑sites, and specialized events, including preparation of agendas, briefing materials, action‑item tracking, and meeting documentation.
• Assist with writing, coordinating, staffing, and maintaining program documentation regarding requirements, cost, schedule, performance, risk, and program status.
• Attend and support program reviews, audits, and working group meetings (PMRs, PDRs, CDRs, TIMs, TPWGs, TRRs), providing technical support such as meeting setup, slide advancement, and minute‑taking.
• Coordinate meeting arrangements, track actions and suspense items, and collaborate with functional managers, outside agencies, contractors, and program office personnel.
• Collect and prepare materials for staff meetings and program‑level discussions as required by senior leadership.
• Assist in assembling Contractor Performance Assessment Reporting System (CPAR) inputs for weapon system contracts.
• Apply knowledge of DoD, USAF, and USSOCOM acquisition processes, including familiarity with USSOCOM Directive 70‑1 and acquisition requirements for programs up to ACAT ID.

Qualifications

Minimum Required Qualifications

Citizenship: Must be a US citizen

Clearance: Secret

Education And 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.
• OR, 15 years of directly related experience, 8 of which must be in the DoD.

Technical Skills

• Integrated Master Schedule (IMS) Development & MS Project Proficiency
• Risk Management & Program Analysis (including SRA/Monté Carlo tools)
• DoD/USAF Acquisition Documentation Development (ECPs, CCPs, PWS, CDRLs, Milestone Docs)
• SharePoint Administration & Data Management Systems (CCaRS, SMART, AF/SOF Portals)

Interpersonal Skills

• Clear and Professional Communication
• Collaboration and Team‑Oriented Mindset
• Relationship Building with Stakeholders
• Adaptability and Problem‑Solving in Dynamic Environments

Additional Information

Location: Wright Patterson AFB, OH

Travel: 15%

Remote, Onsite, or Hybrid: 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.