Odyssey Systems · 20 hours ago
Journeyman Program Manager
US-OK-Tinker AFB
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
7+ years expOdyssey Systems is a world-class technical, engineering, and integration company serving the warfighting ecosystem. They are seeking a Journeyman Program Manager to provide support to the Air Force Life Cycle Management Center/PEO Digital Directorate, overseeing various aspects of program execution and acquisition management.
ConsultingProject ManagementTechnical Support
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Provide program-level acquisition support to the Program Manager (PM) and Integrated Product Team (IPT) Leads to ensure disciplined execution, acquisition battle rhythm, and delivery of warfighter capability
Advise program leadership on overall program health and options to maintain cost, schedule, and performance objectives
Interpret, coordinate, and execute acquisition project assignments; identify and resolve issues with significant impact to acquisition and sustainment efforts
Compare program direction and plans for alignment and consistency across stakeholders
Monitor and assess program integration plans and interface control between systems
Assist with planning, evaluating, and implementing acquisition strategies, including traditional, Middle Tier of Acquisition (MTA), and Urgent Capability pathways
Provide non-technical acquisition expertise and guidance in accordance with DoD and Air Force acquisition policies, directives, and instructions
Identify and resolve policy disconnects; provide policy interpretation and recommendations to program leadership
Track acquisition reform initiatives and recommend updates to programs impacted by policy changes
Provide program management inputs to RFPs, including system requirements, SOWs, SRDs, CDRLs, and evaluation criteria
Assist with development of source selection strategies and provide administrative and evaluation support
Review and track prime contractor deliverables, schedules, and contractual performance
Assist with drafting contractual correspondence related to program management issues
Develop, prepare, and review acquisition reports and statutory documentation in support of milestone decisions and program oversight
Support preparation of senior-level briefings, graphics, schedules, and program status updates
Maintain recurring program documentation such as MARs, APBs, DAES inputs, SARs, and supplemental acquisition reports
Utilize DoD-mandated and specialized systems to support reporting, documentation, and execution
Develop, maintain, and execute program risk management plans; facilitate risk identification, analysis, handling, and monitoring
Support risk management boards and working groups; document outcomes and action items
Analyze contractor and subcontractor risk management processes
Coordinate with program scheduling personnel and correlate EVM cost performance data with Integrated Master Schedule (IMS) CDRLs
Provide direct support for preparation and submission of funding documents, including purchase requests, MIPRs, and obligation/spend plans
Support cost and schedule reduction initiatives across acquisition and development efforts
Evaluate funding realism and cost impacts in support of acquisition strategies and execution decisions
Provide expert acquisition and program management guidance to division chiefs and program/project managers
Advise PMs on best-practice program management principles to improve processes, increase efficiency, and achieve cost avoidance
Support life-cycle logistics considerations and operational supportability planning
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree from an accredited educational program and at least 7 years of experience in the respective professional discipline being performed, 5 of which must be in the DoD
Functional knowledge of principles, policies and practices of systems acquisition and program management, as defined in DoDI 5000.02 and 5000.75, as well as knowledge of roles and relationships within the DoD and the Air Force
Possess knowledge of qualitative and quantitative techniques for gathering, analyzing, and measuring the effectiveness, efficiency and productivity of acquisition programs
Possesses the ability to effectively communicate orally and in writing, providing quality acquisition and program documentation including but not limited to briefings, documents, and plans
Must be a US citizen
Must have an Active Secret Clearance
Preferred
Master's degree in a professional engineering discipline from an ABET-accredited educational program along with at least 5 years of experience in the respective technical/professional discipline being performed, 3 of which must be in the DoD
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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