Senior Program Manager

Odyssey Systems is seeking experienced Systems Engineers to join our talent community for anticipated opportunities supporting various Department of Defense (DoD) and Air Force Life Cycle Management Center (AFLCMC) programs. This is an evergreen position used to proactively identify and engage highly qualified candidates for future openings across our portfolio of engineering and acquisition support efforts.

While this role is not currently tied to a specific contract, selected candidates may be matched to upcoming positions based on their background, skill set, and program needs. Ideal candidates will have a strong foundation in systems engineering, technical integration, and acquisition support within a DoD environment.

Duties include, but not limited to:

Support government Program Managers in all phases of the acquisition lifecycle

• Monitor and report on cost, schedule, and performance metrics; provide recommendations to leadership

• Assist in the development and coordination of acquisition documentation (e.g., AP, LCMP, TEMP, CDD, SOW, CDRL)

• Lead or support Integrated Product Teams (IPTs), technical interchange meetings, and milestone reviews (e.g., SRR, PDR, CDR)

• Track and analyze program risks, develop mitigation strategies, and maintain risk registers

• Engage with stakeholders across engineering, logistics, test, and finance to ensure integrated planning

• Prepare and deliver briefings, reports, and updates to senior leadership and external stakeholders

• Support contract management activities, including proposal evaluation, modifications, and deliverable tracking

Citizenship: Must be a US citizen

Minimum Required Qualifications

Clearance: Secret
Education: Bachelor's degree in a business, engineering, or technical field
Years of Experience: 8+ years of relevant DoD program or acquisition management experience

Clearance: Top Secret / SCI
Education: Master's degree in Business, Public Policy, or related field
Years of Experience: 8-15+ years supporting DoD acquisition programs (ACAT I-III)
Certifications: PMP, DAWIA Level II/III, or equivalent

Technical Skills

• Acquisition documentation development (AP, LCMP, TEMP, etc.)

• Earned Value Management (EVM)

• Risk Management and Mitigation

• Scheduling tools (MS Project, Primavera)

• Familiarity with AFLCMC, SAF/AQ, or similar acquisition environments

Interpersonal Skills

• Ability to lead cross-functional teams

• Strong communication and presentation skills

• Stakeholder and contractor coordination

• Strategic thinking and problem solving

Additional Information

Location: Lackland AFB, San Antonio, TX

Travel: May be required up to 10-20%

Onsite

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Odyssey Systems Consulting Group, is an innovative small business committed to providing world-class technical, management, and training support services to government and public sector clients. We focus on people, processes, and performance to deliver superior results. Since our inception in 1997, our commitment to mission success and customer satisfaction has been recognized with exponential growth and exceptional past performance ratings. We accept challenging assignments and drive projects from the planning stages, through implementation, and into operations and support.

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.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities