Senior Program Specialist

Odyssey Systems Consulting Group, Ltd.; Florida; On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Odyssey Systems Consulting Group, Ltd. seeks a Senior Program Specialist to support the USAF AFLCMC/EBA at Eglin AFB, FL. The role focuses on DoD planning, programming, budgeting, and acquisition processes for weapons systems.

You will develop program plans, manage risk, and analyze budgets while coordinating with government and contractor teams. Onsite at Eglin AFB, with up to 10% travel as needed.

Qualifications

• U.S. citizenship is required.
• Current Secret clearance is required.
• Education/experience combinations: A) Associate's degree with 15 years of relevant experience; B) Bachelor's degree with 10 years; C) Master's degree with 7 years.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage program plans, risk management, and streamlined processes.
• Maintain and update contract documents and track project deliverables.
• Assist with drafting RFPs and related documentation (SOWs, CDRLs, SRDs).
• Provide guidance on cost-benefit analyses, RFP risk assessments, and training delivery.
• Support product baseline configuration management per DoD and industry standards.
• Conduct economic, budget, and financial analyses including forecasting and fund management.
• Prepare briefings and decision support materials.

Skills

Program planning

Risk management

Cost estimating

Budgeting processes

Independent work

Team collaboration

Communications

Education

Associate's degree + 15 yrs experience

Bachelor's degree + 10 yrs experience

Master's degree + 7 yrs experience

Job description

Job ID: 2026-9449

Category: Program Management

Job Type: Full Time

Biweekly Hours: 80

Job Locations: US-FL-Niceville

Position Summary

Odyssey has an exciting opportunity for a Senior Program Specialist supporting the Air Force Life Cycle Management Center Air Dominance Division (AFLCMC/EBA) at Eglin AFB, FL. This position supports program and financial managers with DoD planning, programming, and budgeting activities in support of the USAF weapons acquisition process.

Responsibilities

Duties may include, but are not limited to:

• Develop and manage program plans, risk management, and streamlined operational processes.
• Maintain and update contract documents, monitor contractor production and project deliverables, and track contractual correspondence for Government or contractor responses.
• Support creation of draft RFPs and related documentation (such as systems specifications, SRDs, SOOs, SOWs, and CDRLs).
• Provide guidance on source selection simulations, cost-benefit analyses, mock proposal development, RFP risk assessments, RFI responses, and training delivery.
• Assist with product baseline configuration management in accordance with military and industry standards.
• Conduct economic, budget, and financial analysis, including forecasting and fund management.
• Prepare briefings and decision support materials.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• Citizenship: Must be a US Citizen
• Clearance: Current Secret clearance
• Education and experience:Associate's degree and 15 years of relevant experience; OR Bachelor's degree and 10 years of relevant experience; OR Master's degree and 7 years of relevant experience

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience providing acquisition program support within DoD programs.
• Familiarity with FAR, DoD 5000.2, and related regulations and guides

Additionally, the successful candidate will demonstrate the following:

Technical Skills

• Demonstrated understanding of and ability to apply acquisition program support
• Ability to develop and manage program plans, implement risk management processes, and design courses of action to streamline operations.
• Experience with DoD planning, programming, and budgeting processes, preferably in the context of USAF weapons acquisition.
• Proficiency in cost estimating and analysis
• Competence in managing multiple projects and adapting to changing program needs

Interpersonal Skills

• Ability to work independently while effectively supporting broader team and program objectives
• Strong communication and collaboration skills
• Adaptability and flexibility to respond to evolving requirements and operational challenges.
• Professionalism in handling confidential information and adhering to equal opportunity and workplace standards.

Additional Information

Location: Eglin AFB, FL

Travel: May be required up to 10% depending on program needs

Work Environment: Onsite

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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.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities