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Odyssey Systems · 1 day ago

Acquisition Program Manager

US-GA-Warner Robins

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

7+ years exp

Odyssey Systems is a world-class technical, engineering, and integration company serving the warfighting ecosystem. They are seeking an Acquisition Program Manager to support the Weapons Superiority Division with the acquisition and sustainment of Air Force conventional munitions and related systems.

ConsultingProject ManagementTechnical Support

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Plan, evaluate and implement program acquisition strategies to meet DoD 5000.2 guidance

Plan, research, analyze and assess system acquisition in terms of development, production and deployment of weapons systems and associated equipment; formulate plans; and recommend effective strategies in meeting cost, schedule, and performance objectives

Support and develop acquisition reports, including statutory and regulatory reports (e.g. DAES and MAR)

Support program management reviews, senior level meeting/reviews and IMP/IMS reviews; develop various briefings/schedules of program status and acquisition tasks to senior management

Advise and assist the Government in performing source selection tasks, to include but not limited to, recommending evaluation areas, factors, sub-factors, elements and criteria; developing and administering source selection documentation; developing and analyzing acquisition strategies; developing, reviewing and finalizing reports, summaries, memorandums and briefings necessary to the source selection process; conducting proposal evaluation in a non-decision making role as an advisor (not an evaluator); analyzing and reviewing proposals; and preparing responses to the proposals

Develop, maintain, and update program risk management plans IAW the Risk Management Guide for DoD Acquisition, AFPAM 63-128, and the Air Force Risk Identification Integration and Ilities (RI3) Guidebook; facilitate program risk identification, risk analysis, risk handling and risk monitoring; executing program risk management boards, risk management working groups (or equivalent), and document results. This task includes analyzing weapon system prime contractor and subcontractor risk management processes

Support implementation and execution of Agile development and management processes in concert with Government and weapon system prime contractors

Develop Business Case Analyses (IAW AFI 65-509 and AFMAN 65-510, or tailored), trade studies, any/all DoDI 5000.02 acquisition milestone documents and briefings (including 2366a/b certification), program assessments, Analyses of Alternatives (AoA) study guidance, study plans and reports, programmatic Integrated Master Schedules (IMS), market research reports, Early Strategy and Issues Sessions (ESIS), and Acquisition Strategy Panel (ASP) briefings

Develop program management documentation to support all phases of the acquisition life cycle

Assist with planning and management of a product’s life cycle data requirements, which includes development and management of CDRLs and Data Item Descriptions (DIDs) and the use of databases to store and manage the data

Develop briefings to support acquisition decision milestones

Qualification

Acquisition strategiesRisk managementProgram managementAgile developmentBusiness Case AnalysesData trend evaluationCommunicationCross-functional teamworkCritical thinkingFlexibility

Required

Must be a US citizen

Clearance: Secret

Associates Degree in a relevant discipline and at least 15 years of relevant experience; OR Bachelor's Degree in a relevant discipline and at least 10 years of relevant experience; OR Master's Degree in a relevant discipline and at least seven (7) years of relevant experience

Strong communication skills and ability to deliver information across all levels of the organization

Works effectively with cross-functional teams, including engineers, logisticians, and program managers

Builds strong working relationships with DoD agencies, contractors, and joint service partners

Applies critical thinking to assess program performance and recommend actionable solutions

Evaluates data trends to support decision-making and risk mitigation

Responds effectively to changing program requirements, timelines, and priorities

Maintains flexibility in a dynamic acquisition and sustainment environment