Position Summary
Odyssey Systems has an exciting opportunity for a Program Manager providing support to the Air Force Life Cycle Management Center (AFLCMC/C3M), Mission Planning Division.
The Mission Planning Division (AFLCMC/C3M) leads the development, modernization, and sustainment of enterprise Mission Planning Systems (MPS) supporting all U.S. Air Force aviation platforms. The Division delivers modular, integrated mission planning capabilities that connect operational tasking and intelligence data with aircraft avionics and aircrew mission requirements. By enabling aircrews to electronically receive and process tasking orders, intelligence inputs, target coordinates, and mission‑critical flight and weapons data, MPS enhances combat effectiveness, increases sortie generation rates, and improves aircrew readiness and survivability across the Combat Air Forces (CAF) and Mobility Air Forces (MAF).
In parallel with sustaining current mission planning capabilities, the Division is developing the next-generation Joint Mission Planning System Open Mission System (JOMS), a cloud‑based, micro‑service architecture designed to accelerate planning timelines, enhance collaboration, and deliver containerized services tailored to operational needs. Working closely with program managers, developers, industry partners, and the user community, the team is shaping the future of agile, modern mission planning. Major customers include Air Combat Command (ACC), Air Mobility Command (AMC), Air Force Global Strike Command (AFGSC), and Air Education and Training Command (AETC).
This is a full-time position located at Hanscom AFB, MA.
Responsibilities
The Program Manager will provide acquisition and program management support to Government Program Managers and Integrated Product Teams (IPTs) across the acquisition lifecycle. The position supports program execution activities involving cost, schedule, performance, risk management, acquisition documentation, milestone preparation, contractor coordination, and program reporting in support of Air Force acquisition programs.
Specifically, this is a dynamic opportunity for a Program Manager to provide support to the Deputy Division Chief and Front Office Group (FOG) in the AFLCMC/C3M, Mission Planning Division.
Duties include, but not limited to:
- Support Government Program Managers in executing acquisition programs in accordance with FAR, DoDI 5000.02, and applicable Air Force guidance and regulations
- Plan, research, analyze, and assess acquisition projects to support cost, schedule, and performance objectives
- Provide acquisition program management support to Program Managers and IPT Leads to maintain acquisition battle rhythm and deliver operational capability
- Support development and review of acquisition documentation including Acquisition Strategies, APBs, LCSPs, Risk Management Plans, milestone briefings, and other program documentation
- Assist with preparation and review of acquisition reports including DAES, MARs, APBs, SARs, and other statutory and regulatory documentation
- Support program risk management activities including risk identification, analysis, handling, monitoring, and execution of risk management boards and working groups
- Develop and support briefings, schedules, status reports, graphics, and acquisition documentation for senior leadership
- Support source selection activities including development of evaluation criteria, RFP documentation, CDRLs, SOWs, and source selection support documentation
- Review acquisition and program documentation to ensure consistency, completeness, and compliance with applicable guidance
- Support implementation and execution of acquisition and development processes in coordination with Government and contractor personnel
- Assist with program integration activities, contractor deliverable tracking, and schedule management
- Support preparation and submission of funding documentation including Purchase Requests, MIPRs, and related acquisition documentation
- Monitor and support interface control and coordination between program systems and stakeholders
- Provide guidance on acquisition policies, procedures, and program management best practices
- Support operational planning, capability development, event integration, analysis, and reporting activities
- Maintain awareness of DoD acquisition reform initiatives and recommend process improvements where applicable
Job Specific Duties:
- Management of internal and external taskers (TMT & C3M Workflow) ensuring tasks are assigned and completed correctly & on time
- Contribute content and brief at the Weekly Crosstalk Meetings with the Branch Chiefs
- Coordinate with Program Managers (PMs) to complete/deliver the Quarterly Monthly Acquisition Report (MAR) utilizing the PDAA program tool
- Assist with Acquisition Documentation (ADM, APB, etc.), particularly as APBs reside in the PDAA program tool
- Assist with Staff packages
- Manage the AML/IML and WML
- Approve user account requests for the PDAA program tool
- Serves as the Alternate Records Management Program POC for the Division
- Maintains all records in accordance with Air Force Instructions (AFIs)
- Serves as the Alternate Division SharePoint Administrator
Qualifications
Citizenship: Must be a US citizen
Minimum Required Qualifications
Clearance: Must have and be able to maintain a Secret level clearance
Preferred Qualifications
Education: Bachelor's or Master's Degree in a related field with 3 years of experience, 3 of which must be in DoD, OR
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- 7 years of directly related experience, 5 of which must be in the DoD
Technical Skills
- DoD acquisition program management support across the acquisition lifecycle
- Knowledge of FAR, DoDI 5000.02, AFI 63-101/20-101, and related acquisition guidance
- Program risk management and acquisition reporting
- Cost, schedule, and performance management
- Development and review of acquisition documentation and milestone packages
- Experience supporting IPTs, PMRs, and acquisition reviews
- Familiarity with Agile methodologies, DevSecOps, and cloud-based systems
- Experience with acquisition and financial systems, including CCaR, IDECS, EDA, and Microsoft Office Suite
- Knowledge of EVM analysis and Integrated Master Schedules (IMS)
- Skilled in workflow and tasker/suspense tracking, including assigning, monitoring and validating action items across complex organizations.
- Experienced with staff package editing, routing and processing to ensure clarity, correctness and timely movement through approval chains.
- Strong capability in SharePoint and Office 365, including organizing repositories, maintaining structured workflows and managing collaborative documents.
- Ability to coordinate Division/Directorate deliverables, consolidating inputs from multiple branches and functional leads to produce accurate leadership-ready outputs.
- Adept at monitoring and managing task queues and preparing leadership updates on suspense statuses and workflow throughput.
Interpersonal Skills
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to develop and present briefings to senior leadership
- Strong analytical and organizational skills
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced acquisition environment
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively within Government and contractor teams
Additional Information
Location: Hanscom AFB, MATravel: Travel may be required at the customer’s discretion
Onsite
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Company Overview
Odyssey is a world-class technical, engineering, and integration company serving the warfighting ecosystem with airborne integration, ISR, C2, and warfighter readiness capabilities. Odyssey meets the military’s operational needs by integrating layered defense systems from equipment, technology, and services to data, information, and business operations. We streamline defense acquisition and sustainment, engineering the technical battlefield with domain-specific proficiency to ensure lethality. Odyssey is dedicated to excellent contract execution, peak organizational performance, and fostering a workplace built on employee care.
Odyssey is proud to live out our core values of commitment, ambition, and respect in our work and communities through OdysseyCares, a philanthropic group focused on giving back through direct donations, an employer match program, and volunteering events.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
Please Note:
Final compensation for this position will be determined by various factors such as the Federal Government contract labor categories and contract wage rates, relevant work experience, specific skills and competencies, geographic location, education, and certifications.
This position is filled through continuous recruitment and will remain open until a sufficient pool of applications has been received.Hired applicants may be eligible for benefits, including but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, Tricare supplement, short-term disability, long-term disability, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, employee assistance program, learning and development benefit, paid time off, and holidays.Odyssey Benefits
