Senior Program Manager

Odyssey Systems has an exciting opportunity for a Senior Program Manager providing support to the Command, Control, Communications, and Battle Management Division (C3BM).Command, Control, Communications, and Battle Management (C3BM) has been tasked with delivering an integrated Department of the Air Force (DAF) Battle Network providing resilient decision advantage and enabling the USAF, USSF, Joint, and Coalition Force to win against the pacing challenge. C3BM supports execution in many different focus areas. C3BM’s main efforts are Architecture and Systems Engineering (ASE), Operational Response Team (ORT), and multiple mission integration teams such as Air, Maritime and multiple acquisitions consisting of both the Advanced Battle Management System (ABMS) and Space.This is a full-time position that can be worked out of The Pentagon, Washington, DC and is 5 days a week onsite.Duties include, but not limited to:Applies subject matter expertise to various project/program initiativesIdentifies programmatic issues and develops recommendations to facilitate issue resolutionAdvises on all resource management issues pertaining to the evaluation of effective resource performance across the portfolioServes as a branch integrator ensuring all programs briefings and charts meet proper formatAdvises on responses to senior leadershipAdvises the Government program manager on best practice’sOutlines policy disconnects, interpretation and management of all acquisition effortsAssist the Program Manager in management of day-to-day program activities, to include: integrated master scheduling, contract actions (including proposal technical evaluations and materials/ labor hours estimating), action item resolution, execution of requirements and plans, management of technical/ program related issues, development of comprehensive rick assessment and mitigation plans, and test support to include operational assessment of advanced technologiesCreates and assists in developing acquisition program documentation required by DOD 5000 series supporting program efforts and acquisition milestones/ reviews applying knowledge of streamlined acquisition policies/ procedures and program management skillsAssist with the definition, development, documentation and management of user requirements; building on existing requirements management processes to identify, review, and approve inherent and new capability needs to support a larger user community and enterprise objective to include assisting in conducting Industry Days, user/requirement working groups, developing implementation strategies, ect.Prepares RFP documentation consisting of Statement of Objectives, Statement of Work, Program Specifications, Contract Data Requirements Lists, etc. per DOD 5000 seriesSupports the development of strategies and associated budgets to efficiently and effectively execute programs, planning, facilitation, coordination of agendas, action items, and technical/program issues related to management, technical and test reviews to include requirements and design reviews, audits, and requirements meetings, etc.Assists in the development and execution of strategies and budget to efficiently execute programs cost, schedule and technical performance and associated risksPrepare/update briefings and reports as requiredAssist in the development and execution of strategies and budgets to efficiently execute programsMonitor effectiveness of achieving program/enterprise goals and objectives; to include monitoring cost, schedule and technical performance and associated risksCitizenship: Must be a US citizenMinimum Required QualificationsClearance:Must have and be able to maintain a Top Secret level clearance and be SCI eligiblePreferred QualificationsEducation:Bachelor's or Master's Degree in a related fieldYears of experience:10+ years of experience with at least 5 years working in the DoD sectorComprehensive knowledge of principles, policies and practices of systems acquisition and program management, as defined in DoDI 5000.02 and 5000.75, as well as knowledge of roles and relationships within the DoD and the Air ForceFamiliar with cloud-based systems, including management and projection of cost and performance Familiar with agile methods and CI/CD, DevSecOps and DevOps principalsPossess knowledge of qualitative and quantitative techniques for gathering, analyzing, and measuring the effectiveness, efficiency and productivity of acquisition programsPossesses the ability to effectively communicate orally and in writing, providing quality acquisition and program documentation including but not limited to briefings, documents,and plansability to work independently with minimal supervision, and ability to proactively engage with and advise government and contractor supportProficiency in Microsoft Project, PowerPoint, Excel, and WordMust understand Pentagon operationsKnowledge of Planning, Programming, Budgeting & Execution Process (PPBE), Requirement Development and ManagementBackground in C3 with a broad cross-section of experience in Air and/or Space domains.Have knowledge in Battle Management decision aids and have experience with the software acquisition pathway.Additional InformationLocation:This is a full time position located at The Pentagon, Washington, DC and is 5 days a week onsite.Travel:Travel may be required at the discretion of the customer#LI-MK1Odyssey Systemsis 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.Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with DisabilitiesFinal 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.This position is filled through continuous recruitment and will remain open until a sufficient pool of applications has been received.Hired applicants may be eligible for benefits, including but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, Tricare supplement, short-term disability, long-term disability, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, employee assistance program, learning and development benefit, paid time off, and holidays.Odyssey Benefits

Created: 2026-02-26