Senior Program Manager

Odyssey; Ogden (UT); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Odyssey is seeking a Senior Program Manager to lead planning, execution, and sustainment of complex C2ISR and battle management programs for AFLCMC/HBD. You’ll coordinate multi‑disciplinary teams, manage DoD and industry stakeholders, and drive delivery of capabilities meeting theater‑level command and control needs.

The position is full‑time at Hill AFB in Ogden, UT with onsite work, travel around 5%, and responsibilities spanning requirements development, risk management, and program reviews.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field is required; advanced degree preferred.
• Clearance: Secret or higher; U.S. citizenship required.
• Extensive experience with DoD acquisition and program management.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning, execution, and sustainment of complex DoD C2ISR and Battle Management programs.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams and stakeholders across DoD and industry.
• Prepare and present program status, risk, and decision briefs to senior leadership.

Skills

Program management

DoD knowledge

Communication skills

Acquisition planning

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in a related field

Master’s or Doctorate Degree in a related field

Tools

AFI 63-101/20-101

DoDI 5000.02

Job description

Position Summary

Odyssey Systems has an exciting opportunity for a Senior Program Manager to support the Theatre Battle Control Division (AFLCMC/HBD). You'll lead the planning, execution, and sustainment of complex C2ISR, battle management, and air/missile defense programs that enable integrated operational awareness and decision‑making across the joint force. This role oversees multi‑disciplinary teams, coordinates with stakeholders across DoD and industry, and ensures delivery of advanced capabilities that meet theater‑level command and control requirements.

This is a full‑time position located at Hill AFB in Ogden, UT.

Responsibilities

Duties include, but not limited to:

• Comprehensive knowledge of principles, policies, and practices of systems acquisition and program management, as defined in DoDI 5000.02 Operation of the Adaptive Acquisition Framework, AFI 63-101/20-101, as well as knowledge of roles and relationships within the DoD and the Air Force.
• Knowledge of qualitative and quantitative techniques for gathering, analyzing, and measuring the effectiveness, efficiency, and productivity of acquisition, sustainment, or modification programs.
• Knowledge of support activities that assist the program manager in assessing what programs are within schedule and cost baselines, be able to recommend viable solutions to problems, and the pursuit of alternative courses of action.
• Effectively communicate orally and in writing, providing quality acquisition and program documentation (briefings, documents, plans, etc.).
• Plan, research, analyze, and assess system acquisition in terms of development, production, deployment and sustainment of weapons systems and associated equipment as well as formulate plans and recommend effective strategies in meeting cost, schedule, and performance objectives.
• Support and develop acquisition and sustainment reports, including statutory and regulatory reports (i.e. Defense Acquisition Executive Summary (DAES), Monthly Activity Report (MAR), etc.).
• Support program management reviews, senior level meeting/reviews, and IMP/IMS reviews.
• Support and develop various briefings/schedules of program status and acquisition tasks to senior management.
• Understand the different funding types, budgets and the Central Asset Management (CAM) process

Qualifications

Citizenship: Must be a US citizen

Minimum Required Qualifications

Clearance: Secret Clearance

Education: Bachelor’s Degree in a related field and 25 years of experience, 15 years of which must be in the DoD

• 30 years of directly related experience, 20 years of which must be in the DoD

Preferred Qualifications

Education: Master’s or Doctorate Degree in a related field and at least 20 years of experience, 12 years of which must be in the DoD

Technical Skills

• Program management expertise with emphasis on requirements development, risk mitigation, and integrated planning across C2ISR and Battle Management programs.
• Advanced knowledge of DoD systems acquisition processes, including lifecycle management and product support planning across all milestone phases.
• Proficient in applying AFI 63-101/20-101 to Air Force acquisition and sustainment activities.
• Strong understanding of DoDI 5000.02 and the broader DoD 5000‑series frameworks governing major capability acquisition.
• Familiarity with technologies, tools, and methodologies used in defense acquisition, including configuration management, technical baseline control and integrated product support strategies.

Interpersonal Skills

• Strong coordination and communication skills
• Ability to work effectively in cross-functional teams
• Effective problem-solving and decision‑making abilities
• Customer-focused support mindset

Additional Information

Location: Hill AFB Ogden, UT

Travel: 5%

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.