Odyssey Systems · 2 weeks ago
Executive Director, Department of the Air Force (DAF) Delivery
Fairfax, VA
Full-time
Hybrid
Director/Executive
15+ years expOdyssey Systems is a world-class technical, engineering, and integration company serving the warfighting ecosystem. The Executive Director, DAF Delivery, is responsible for architecting and delivering systems solutions to the Department of the Air Force, enhancing customer relationships, and guiding corporate strategy for growth.
ConsultingProject ManagementTechnical Support
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Serve as Odyssey’s senior representative to Department of the Air Force (DAF) leadership, cultivating trusted relationships and ensuring alignment between customer mission needs and Odyssey’s delivery capabilities
Guide teams through complex acquisition processes, technical systems challenges, and program transitions, ensuring compliance and mission continuity
Integrate with Odyssey’s executive and senior leadership to align priorities, resources, and strategic direction across operational delivery teams
Collaborate with technical experts to influence design and integration of complex systems of systems solutions across Air Force and Space Force mission areas, ensuring technical coherence and operational effectiveness
Advise and coordinate across Odyssey functional delivery teams to meet Odyssey and customer objectives, recommend solutions to execution challenges to ensure high performance standards are met across all DAF-related contracts
Identify emerging opportunities within the DAF ecosystem, provide informed analysis to Odyssey’s executive leadership, and contribute to shaping corporate strategy for future growth
Perform as a strategic advisor to the CEO and executive leadership team, offering deep mission insight and recommendations that influence corporate decisions and long-term planning
Leverage internal and external resources, including specialized 1099 support and strategic partnerships to ensure delivery excellence and responsiveness to evolving customer needs
Represent Odyssey’s values and capabilities to external stakeholders, presenting thought leadership, strengthening the company’s brand and reputation within the Air Force and Space Force communities
Qualification
Required
Citizenship: Must be a US citizen
Clearance: Top Secret
15+ years of experience in defense acquisition, Air Force and/or Space Force Operations, and/or related professional or technical fields
Demonstrated success leading large organizations or program portfolios within DoD, Air Force, or federal contracting environments
Experience executing major acquisition programs, including research and development, integration, testing, and sustainment
Proven ability to work directly with senior military/government leaders and build trusted relationships
Experience managing classified programs and working within secure environments
Strong communication, leadership, and organizational management skills
Preferred
Clearance: TS/SCI
20+ years of military, federal civilian, or defense industry leadership experience
Prior service at SES, O-6/O-7 equivalent, or industry executive director/general manager level
Experience supporting business development, customer engagement, or strategic growth initiatives
Background in weapons systems acquisition, system of systems architecture, systems engineering, or lifecycle sustainment
Experience with organizational leadership, contract/customer relationship management, and solution architecting
Proven success mentoring early-career officers and acquisition professionals
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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