Senior Program Specialist

Odyssey Systems Consulting Group; Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Odyssey is seeking a Senior Program Specialist to support the Air Force Life Cycle Management Center at Eglin AFB, FL. The role focuses on DoD planning, budgeting, and acquisition processes, with duties spanning program planning, cost analysis, and briefing development.

Ideal candidates will hold a clear Top Secret/SCI clearance, have extensive experience with DoD programs, and demonstrate strong analytic and organizational skills in a fast-paced, on-site environment.

Qualifications

• Citizenship: Must be a US Citizen.
• Clearance: Current Top Secret/SCI clearance or ability to obtain.
• Education and experience requirements as specified: Associate's/Bachelor's/Master's with corresponding years of experience.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Acquisition program support

DoD planning, programming, budgeting

Cost estimating and analysis

Risk management

Program management

Communication

Education

Associate's degree + 15 years experience

Bachelor's degree + 10 years experience

Master's degree + 7 years experience

Job description

Senior Program Specialist

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

• 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 Top Secret/SCI clearance
• OR Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Top Secret/SCI 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

• Current Top Secret/SCI clearance
• 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

Position Details

Job Locations: US-FL-Niceville

Category: Program Management

Type: Full Time

Biweekly Hours: 80

Location : Name: Eglin AFB

ID: 2026-8300

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