Program Manager

About this role

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

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