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Odyssey Systems · 1 day ago

Acquisition Manager

Hanscom AFB, MA

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

12+ years exp

Odyssey Systems is a world-class technical, engineering, and integration company serving the warfighting ecosystem. They are seeking a Senior Acquisition Manager to support the Mobility Directorate at Hanscom AFB, MA, responsible for improving acquisition effectiveness and compliance while managing various acquisition processes.

ConsultingProject ManagementTechnical Support

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Demonstrate understanding of DoD acquisition processes and apply analytical methods to gather, analyze, and evaluate information for the U.S. Government (USG)

Assist in developing solutions to improve acquisition effectiveness and compliance

Support development and drafting of acquisition documentation and perform quality control

Conduct work measurement studies, efficiency reviews, cost studies, and workload impact analyses

Utilize automated management information systems for fact-finding, analysis, and advisory functions

Support key acquisition events and reviews, including SRR, PDR, CDR, TRR, TCM, FCA, PCA, PRR, and others

Apply knowledge of contracting policies and processes to analyze requirements and assist with pre-award and post-award activities

Establish and maintain databases; develop and analyze key program metrics

Assist in developing and integrating risk management plans and strategies; support program briefings

Track technical metrics and report status; organize and manage development, production, deployment, and sustainment activities

Apply DoD and AF program/project analysis to support planning, organizing, and presenting assessments of program management concepts and procedures

Perform analyses to support program strategy decisions and recommend improvements to processes, programs, and policies

Support acquisition strategy planning, milestone tracking, scheduling, briefing preparation, and decision documentation

Assist in requirements development and JCIDS processes; translate user requirements into RFP documentation

Support capability planning and development, including High Powered Teams (HPTs), CRRA, I-SUMMITs, and AFMC capability integration activities

Promote and support Modeling, Simulation & Analysis (MS&A) throughout the acquisition lifecycle; perform specific analyses using modeling databases

Assist in integrating intelligence information and infrastructure for cross-enterprise capability planning and system acquisition

Support transformational improvements to operational support via capability-based planning and modernization initiatives

Provide support for program cost, schedule, and performance documentation, including DIDs, CDRLs, acquisition strategies, integrated schedules, and risk management plans

Assist with AF Form 1067 Modification Proposal activities and Requirements & Planning Council processes

Develop and collect technical data for staff packages; support coordination and signature for milestone approvals

Plan, coordinate, and participate in integrated program reviews and conferences; manage action item processes and prepare briefings

Support program execution across all phases; track funds and ensure alignment with program goals

Provide rapid acquisition surge support for new programs; review and analyze contractor EVM systems

Develop, analyze, and maintain schedules and metrics; apply EVM principles and program control best practices

Use Microsoft Project or other scheduling tools; provide informal scheduling training as needed

Coordinate with external mission partners, including HQ, major commands, test agencies, and other DoD organizations

Resolve programmatic issues and deliver executive-quality products to the USG

Participate in IPTs and PIWGs; provide advisory support for source selections and process improvement activities

Support DAG and PEG processes, including acquisition reporting and task management tools

Qualification

DoD acquisition processesContracting policiesRisk managementModelingSimulation & AnalysisEarned Value ManagementAnalytical skillsScheduling toolsCommunication skillsTeam collaborationProblem-solving

Required

Must be a US citizen

TS/SCI clearance

Advanced Degree (Master of Arts (MA)/Master of Science (MS)) and twelve (12) years of experience in the respective technical/professional discipline being performed, five (5) years of which must be in the DoD

OR, BA/BS degree, and fifteen (15) years of experience in the respective technical/professional discipline being performed, five (5) of which must be in the DoD

OR, twenty (20) years of directly related experience with proper certifications as described in the Functionally Aligned Job Descriptions, eight (8) of which must be in the DoD