Senior Program Manager

Odyssey; Lincoln (MA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Odyssey is seeking an experienced Senior Program Manager to support a high-priority Air Force Life Cycle Management Center acquisition program at Hanscom AFB, Bedford, MA. The role requires DoD experience, a Secret clearance, and a Bachelor’s degree, with Top Secret and a Master’s degree preferred.

You will lead acquisition activities, develop schedules and reports, brief senior management, and coordinate across development, production, and deployment phases in a SCIF/SAPF environment.

Qualifications

• US citizenship required.
• Secret clearance required.
• Bachelor’s degree with 10+ years of experience, including 5+ years in the DoD.
• Top Secret clearance and Master’s degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Apply knowledge of systems acquisition and program management.
• Gather, analyze, and measure acquisition program effectiveness.
• Assist with schedule and cost baseline assessments and provide recommendations.
• Communicate effectively in writing and orally with high-quality documentation.
• Plan and assess system acquisitions covering development, production, and deployment.
• Develop acquisition reports (e.g., DAES, MAR).
• Support program management reviews and IMP/IMS schedule reviews.
• Prepare and present program status briefings to senior management.

Skills

DoD acquisition policies

Acquisition documentation

Scheduling & reporting (IMP/IMS)

Data analysis

Defense program lifecycle management

Written & verbal communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s degree (preferred)

Tools

DAES

MAR

SOWs

CDRLs

Job description

Position Summary

Odyssey Systems has an exciting opportunity for an experienced Senior Program Manager supporting a high priority acquisition mission within the Air Force Life Cycle Management Center’s Special Programs Division (AFLCMC/HNJ). The Special Programs Division focuses on leading edge, advanced technology solutions for the warfighter’s needs in areas such as electronic and cyber warfare. AFLCMC/HNJ is organized into 3 branches, all located at HAFB, MA. Primary performance is in a Secure Compartmented Information Facility (SCIF) or Special Access Program Facility (SAPF). This is a full time position located at Hanscom AFB, Bedford, MA.

Responsibilities

• Apply knowledge of systems acquisition and program management in accordance with DoDI 5000.02 and AFI 63-101/20-101.
• Gather, analyze, and measure the effectiveness, efficiency, and productivity of acquisition programs using qualitative and quantitative methods.
• Assist program managers with schedule and cost baseline assessments, provide problem-solving recommendations, and identify alternative actions.
• Communicate effectively in writing and orally, delivering high-quality documentation including briefings, plans, and reports.
• Plan and assess system acquisitions covering development, production, and deployment of systems and equipment.
• Develop acquisition reports, including statutory and regulatory documents (e.g., DAES, MAR).
• Support program management reviews, senior-level meetings, and IMP/IMS schedule reviews.
• Prepare and present program status briefings to senior management.

Qualifications

Citizenship: Must be a US citizen.

Minimum Required Qualifications

Clearance: Must have and be able to maintain a Secret clearance.

Education: Bachelor’s degree.

Years of Experience: 10+ years of experience, five (5) of which must be in the DoD.

Preferred Qualifications

Clearance: Top Secret Clearance.

Education: Master’s degree.

Years of experience: 10+ years.

Technical Skills

• Knowledge of DoD acquisition policies (DoDI 5000.02, AFI 63-101/20-101)
• Experience with acquisition documentation (DAES, MAR, Acquisition Strategy documents, SOW's, CDRL's, etc.)
• Proficiency in scheduling and reporting tools for IMP/IMS
• Strong data analysis capabilities
• Familiarity with defense program lifecycle management

Interpersonal Skills

• Strong written and verbal communication
• Ability to brief senior leadership
• Problem-solving and critical thinking
• Collaborative mindset for cross-functional teams
• Detail-oriented and organized

Additional Information

Location: Hanscom AFB, Bedford, MA.

Travel: Travel may be required per the customer's discretion.

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.