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Odyssey Systems · 8 hours ago

Acquisition Program Manager SME

Hanscom AFB, MA

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

12+ years exp

Odyssey Systems is seeking an experienced Acquisition Program Manager Subject Matter Expert (SME) to provide full-spectrum Advisory and Assistance Services in support of the U.S. Air Force Life Cycle Management Center. The role involves providing expert acquisition and program management support across the full lifecycle of next-generation kill web acceleration and targeting technologies.

ConsultingProject ManagementTechnical Support

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Hiring Manager

Scott Bingham

Responsibilities

Applies subject matter expertise to various project/program initiatives

Identifies programmatic issues and develops recommendations to facilitate issue resolution

Advises on all resource management issues pertaining to the evaluation of effective resource performance across the portfolio

Serves as a branch integrator ensuring all programs briefings and charts meet proper format

Advises on responses to senior leadership

Advises the Government program manager on best practice’s

Outlines policy disconnects, interpretation and management of all acquisition efforts

Assist 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 technologies

Creates 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 skills

Assist 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 series

Supports 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 risks

Prepare/update briefings and reports as required

Assist in the development and execution of strategies and budgets to efficiently execute programs

Monitor effectiveness of achieving program/enterprise goals and objectives; to include monitoring cost, schedule and technical performance and associated risks

Qualification

Acquisition Program ManagementDOD 5000 Series KnowledgePrime Contract ManagementMicrosoft ProjectCost/Schedule ManagementLeadership SkillsCommunication SkillsOrganizational Skills

Required

Must be a US citizen

Top Secret clearance (with a current investigation within the past 5 years) or enrolled in Continuous Evaluation and SCI/SAP/SAR eligible

Masters Degree

12+ years of experience in government acquisitions

Prime contract management experience

Knowledge of DOD 5000 Series Defense Acquisition System Documentation

Software and or Information Technology related cost/schedule/technical, management experience

Ability to work effectively in a leadership-type role, ability to work independently with minimal supervision, and ability to pro-actively engage with and advise government and contractor support

Proficiency in Microsoft Project, Power-Point, Excel, and Word

Working knowledge of the military structure and system acquisition

Strong verbal and written communication skills

Ability to organize, multi-task, and prioritize tasks in a fast-paced, deadline driven environment