Odyssey Systems · 2 weeks ago
SME Program Manager (Innovation Support)
US-OH-Dayton
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
20+ years expOdyssey Systems is a world-class technical, engineering, and integration company serving the warfighting ecosystem. They are seeking an SME Program Manager to support the ISR/SOF Directorate in enhancing innovation and acquisition processes for Air Force ISR and SOF platforms.
ConsultingProject ManagementTechnical Support
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Provide expert-level issue resolution, programmatic and technical recommendation support to the AFLCMC/WI Chief Venture Officer (CVO), WI Innovation team
Assist ISR & SOF innovation activities in helping to achieve desired program & Directorate outcomes; better leverage resources; aligning activities across the ISR and SOF enterprise; drive a more innovative internal culture at every level; and build stronger, more effective partnerships with the DoD innovation community / defense industrial base
Apply knowledge of DoD innovation acquisition processes, ISR and SOF program management philosophy, policies/procedures, and analytical methods
Assist in strengthening communication networks, coordination, organizational and planning expertise to technical and acquisition efforts across a broad spectrum of disciplines in order to effectively assist in the implementation of innovation activities
Provide expertise to support increasing awareness to expand rapid acquisition capability, eliminate unproductive processes and bureaucracy for next generation ISR and SOF acquisition, reduce cycle time for new efforts and ensure sound investments and transitions
Assist in milestone planning, tracking, scheduling, briefing preparation and staff coordination, metric assessment, and roadmap development
Support to the CVO for the creation of decision documentation, support to program briefings, assistance in scheduling management, and participation in an advisory role in management reviews and coordination of activities leading to milestone reviews
Assist in creating, updating, and maintaining innovation strategies, processes, best practices, and tools that comprise the AFLCMC/WI Innovation program
Support to build and adjust dashboards, flows and other technology-related actions to help drive innovative processes / solutions for the ISR & SOF enterprise, resulting in faster, better decision making and warfighter capability acquisition support
Assist the CVO in shaping ISR and SOF acquisitions to support warfighter requirements, DoD, and Air Force innovation initiatives. As part of this effort, the Contractor will develop tools, techniques, and procedures for effective management of directorate acquisition efforts and reporting requirements
Qualification
Required
Master's or Doctorate Degree in a related field and 20 years of experience in the respective technical / professional discipline being performed, 12 years of which must be in the DoD
OR bachelor's degree in a related field and 25 years of experience in the respective technical/professional discipline being performed, 15 of which must be in the DoD
Active Secret clearance
Benefits
Competitive salaries
Career growth
OdysseyCares
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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