Principal Program Manager
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 17, 2026. First seen by Alion on Oct 16, 2026.
Position Summary
Odyssey Systems has an exciting opportunity for a Principal Program Manager providing support to the Command, Control, Communications (C3C)/Kessel Run division.
Kessel Run is an Air Force unit that provides expert level support to Department of Defense (DoD) programs by assisting government leadership with decision-making, planning, and execution throughout the acquisition lifecycle and support all administrative functions of the C3C/KR WingC2 Branch. You will apply your professional expertise to ensure compliance with applicable policies and regulations, contribute to mission success, and help deliver critical capabilities to the warfighter. As a member of the administrative team, you will collaborate closely with the WIngC2 Chief of Staff and Leadership to deliver exceptional service and support to the Branch.
This is a full time remote position.
Responsibilities
Duties include, but not limited to:
- Provide acquisition and program management support in accordance with FAR, DoDI 5000.02, and applicable Air Force guidance
- Support development and maintenance of acquisition reports, briefings, schedules, and program documentation
- Assist Program Managers and IPT Leads with program execution, acquisition planning, and risk management activities
- Support cost, schedule, and performance management efforts across acquisition and development programs
- Review and support acquisition documentation including RFPs, SRDs, SOWs, CDRLs, LCSPs, APBs, and milestone briefings
- Support implementation and execution of acquisition and development activities with Government and contractor teams
- Assist with development of acquisition strategies, source selection documentation, and program risk assessments
- Review contractor deliverables, schedules, and integration activities
- Support Mission Planning Environment (MPE) activities, software development evaluations, and operational planning efforts
- Provide support for EVM analysis, funding documentation, and acquisition reporting activities
Qualifications
Citizenship: Must be a US citizen
Minimum Required Qualifications
Clearance: Must have and be able to maintain a Top Secret Level Clearance
Preferred Qualifications
Education: Master’s Degree,OR
- Bachelor's Degree in a related field with 15+ years of directly related experience, 5 of which must be in DoD
Technical Skills
- Knowledge of DoDI 5000.02 and 5000.75 acquisition processes
- Experience supporting acquisition lifecycle management activities
- Familiarity with cloud-based systems and cloud cost/performance management
- Familiarity with Agile methodologies, CI/CD, DevSecOps, and DevOps principles
- Experience supporting acquisition reporting, risk management, and milestone review activities
- Experience using Microsoft Office and DoD acquisition systems including IDECS, EDA, and CCaR
Interpersonal Skills
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Strong organizational and analytical skills
- Ability to work effectively with Government personnel, contractors, and Integrated Product Teams
Additional Information
Location: Hanscom AFB, Bedford, MA
Travel: Travel may be required at the customer's discretion
Remote
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