Odyssey Systems ยท 3 hours ago
Associate Director
Niceville, FL
Full-time
Hybrid
Lead/Staff
10+ years expOdyssey Systems is a technical, engineering, and integration company focused on the warfighting ecosystem. They are seeking an Associate Director to manage and lead a portfolio of programs within the Aviation Business Unit, ensuring high-quality operational performance and customer satisfaction while enabling growth and new business development.
ConsultingProject ManagementTechnical Support
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Plan and execute projects and customer engagements to achieve client objectives, milestones, and program benchmarks
Identify task requirements, interdependencies, and key resources for project success
Set goals, benchmarks, and objectives with progress milestones to measure success
Supervise Program Managers and Task Leads as appropriate to achieve program milestones and portfolio successes
Manage subcontractor relationships and engagements when required
Continuously measure task performance, reporting progress, risks, issues, problems, and variances from benchmarks
Ensure team performance consistently meets or exceeds established customer satisfaction benchmarks
Develop and foster solid customer relationships and maintain healthy management relationships
Regularly meet (typically biweekly/weekly) with the CORs and provide status on contract, schedule, and have semiannual or bi-monthly meetings with the division leadership (director, SML, deputy-director, etc.) to share status and get feedback
Provide feedback and value-added recommendations and communicate effectively with customers and managers to anticipate, identify, and eliminate project deficiencies or issues
Communicate and meet frequently with the customer(s) to anticipate emerging requirements and develop effective support solutions
Partner with Talent Acquisition to attract, recruit, and retain team members who meet or exceed customer requirements and Odyssey's high standards
Plan and budget for all resources required to develop, motivate, and reward team members and staff to achieve and recognize employee accomplishment and retention goals
Work with the Contracting Officer Representative and PMs to ensure that needed funding is obligated
Delivered monthly status reports and vacancy CDRLs, reviewed quarterly and annual surveillance, and assisted with other contract deliverables
Track costs and compare them to established budgets monthly, conducting variance analyses as required
Provide guidance, feedback, and coaching in support of employee development
Identify and help satisfy development needs, advocate for and project budget requirements to meet those needs
Develop and document personal and professional development goals that support individual, project, and organizational goals
Work with the Odyssey Business Development and Proposal team to promote and enable company growth by developing and supporting business development and capturing strategies
Develop and document customer profiles and support competitive planning and analysis
Participate in Capture and Proposal development and proposal review activities
Help coordinate Odyssey corporate resources in support of proposal activity, including data gathering and reviews
Facilitate company communication and ensure consistent corporate messaging
Communicate and visit team members concerning program status, performance, corporate policies and initiatives, corporate news, and other projects, sites, and corporate developments
Communicate regularly with the team about program status, customer status, anticipated resource requirements, and business opportunities
As appropriate, carry and relay corporate messaging to customers and sub-contractors
Qualification
Required
Active Secret-level clearance
Bachelor's Degree
10 plus years of comparable experience within the Aviation mission set
Proven senior management experience in the delivery of technical and management services (Program Management and Operations execution)
The capability to work effectively with a broad range of people with a wide variety of technical skills and experience
Ability to react quickly in a rapidly changing environment, motivate and manage a team, and support staff
Ability/experience managing professional personnel in a defense environment
Ability/experience managing contract execution in a defense environment (hours, vacancies, funding, performance, quality)
Ability/experience managing contract financial execution/tracking/expenditures in a defense environment
Ability/experience interfacing regularly with Government clients (Military and Civilian) on all aspects of contract execution
Working Knowledge/Experience in Foreign Military Sales Programs highly desirable
Leadership
Entrepreneurial
Experience leading portfolios of 100+ employees
Planning, Organizing, Directing, and Controlling
Communication: Writing, Speaking, and Interpersonal
Customer Relations
Benefits
OdysseyCares , a philanthropic group focused on giving back through direct donations, an employer match program, and volunteering events.
Company
Odyssey Systems
Odyssey Systems is a consultancy that offers acquisition, project management, medical research, technical support and training.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Matthew Kasberg
Chief Executive Officer
Bobby King
Vice President Operations
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