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Odyssey Systems · 7 hours ago

Senior FMS Program Manager

US-MA-Hanscom AFB

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 FMS Program Manager to provide support to the Air Force Life Cycle Management Center/Electronic Systems, focusing on the Foreign Military Sales Japan AWACs program and ensuring program execution meets cost, schedule, and performance objectives.

ConsultingProject ManagementTechnical Support

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Provide program-level acquisition support to Program Managers and Integrated Product Team Leads, guiding program execution to meet cost, schedule, and performance objectives. Ensure adherence to DoD directives and policies, including DoDI 5000.02, DoDI 5000.80, and DoDI 5000.81

Support contract execution through expert analysis and solutions, including reviewing acquisition documents, milestone decision briefings, and risk management plans. Prepare inputs for RFPs such as system specifications, SOWs, and CDRLs

Evaluate program health, advise leadership on options to maintain objectives, and assist in planning acquisition strategies that align with DoD and Air Force policies

Develop and maintain acquisition reports (e.g., MAR, DAES, APB), prepare briefings, and ensure consistency across program deliverables. Utilize tools such as CCaR, IDECS, and EDA

Develop, maintain, and execute program risk management plans, facilitating risk identification, analysis, and mitigation while coordinating program risk boards and working groups

Assist in developing source selection strategies, evaluation criteria, and RFP documentation. Provide recommendations for incentive clauses and evaluate contractor proposals

Oversee Mission Planning Environment (MPE) systems to ensure they meet operational and testing requirements. Coordinate with stakeholders to align MPE capabilities with operational flight program schedules

Provide critical support for lifecycle logistics, operational planning, and sustainment strategies, ensuring mission readiness and effective system integration

Monitor DoD acquisition reforms and advise leadership on process improvements, cost avoidance strategies, and policy interpretations. Ensure compliance with updated regulations and directives

Collaborate with division branch chiefs, program managers, and contractors to provide expert guidance, streamline integration, and address programmatic issues affecting overall performance

Qualification

DoD acquisition processesRequirements developmentModel-Based Systems EngineeringNetwork architecturesRisk managementTechnical data package developmentStakeholder engagementPolicyProcess improvementLifecycle logisticsDocumentation

Required

Bachelor's degree in a professional engineering discipline from an ABET-accredited program

Minimum of 12 years of experience in the respective technical/professional discipline, including at least 5 years supporting DoD programs

Proficiency in requirements development, production and deployment, and operations and support

Proficiency in architecture development and implementation

Proficiency in modeling and simulation, including Model-Based Systems Engineering principles

Proficiency in verification and validation processes

Proficiency in technical data package development and sustainment

Proficiency in principles of configuration management

Experience with network architectures, embedded systems, and application deployment across various systems and hardware, including cloud deployment and virtualization

Experience with DoD acquisition processes such as Technology Maturation, Risk Reduction, Engineering Manufacturing Development, and Production and Deployment activities

Familiarity with Electronic Warfare and/or Air Combat operations, including live aircrew training, development of tactics, techniques, and procedures, and Range Infrastructure architectures and systems

Must be a US citizen

Must have an Active Secret Clearance