Program Manager
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 7, 2026. First seen by Alion on Oct 3, 2026.
Position Summary
Odyssey Systems has an exciting opportunity for a Program Manager providing support to Program Acquistion Executive for Nuclear Command, Control, Communications Sentinel Integrated Product Team via the Strategic Terminals Division (NCS), Family of Advanced Beyond Line of Sight Terminals (FABT) Branch.The AFNWC/NC3 Integration Directorate is headquartered at Hanscom Air Force Base, MA, with an operating location at Kirtland AFB, NM. The NC3 Directorate’s mission is to provide support to the Portfolio Acquistion Executive (PAE), the Deputy Director, Deputy AFPAE NC3 and staff for acquisition and administrative control of all NC divisions, branches, and programs.
This is a full-time position located at Hanscom Air Force Base, Bedford, MA.
Responsibilities
In this Advisory and Assistance Services (A&AS) role, you will provide expert-level support to Department of Defense (DoD) programs by assisting government leadership with decision-making, planning, and execution throughout the acquisition lifecycle. You will apply your technical and/or professional expertise to ensure compliance with applicable policies and regulations, contribute to mission success, and help deliver critical capabilities to the warfighter.
Duties include, but not limited to:
- Comprehensive knowledge of principles, policies, and practices of systems acquisition and program management, as defined in DoDI 5000.02 Operation of the Adaptive Acquisition Framework, AFI 63-101/20-101, as well as knowledge of roles and relationships within the DoD and the Air Force.
- Knowledge of qualitative and quantitative techniques for gathering, analyzing, and measuring the effectiveness, efficiency, and productivity of acquisition, sustainment, or modification programs.
- Knowledge of support activities that assist the program manager in assessing what programs are within schedule and cost baselines, be able to recommend viable solutions to problems, and the pursuit of alternative courses of action.
- Effectively communicate orally and in writing, providing quality acquisition and program documentation (briefings, documents, plans, etc.).
- Plan, research, analyze, and assess system acquisition in terms of development, production, deployment and sustainment of weapons systems and associated equipment as well as formulate plans and recommend effective strategies in meeting cost, schedule, and performance objectives.
- Support and develop acquisition and sustainment reports, including statutory and regulatory reports (i.e. Defense Acquisition Executive Summary (DAES), Monthly Activity Report (MAR), etc.).
- Support program management reviews, senior level meeting/reviews, and IMP/IMS reviews.
- Support and develop various briefings/schedules of program status and acquisition tasks to senior management.
- Understand the different funding types, budgets and the Central Asset Management (CAM) process
Qualifications
Citizenship: Must be a US citizen
Minimum Required Qualifications
Clearance: Must have and be able to maintain a Secret Clearance.
Education: BA/BS Degree and 3- 7 years of relevant experience
Preferred Qualifications
Experience: 7+ years supporting Air Force Acquisition Programs
- Air Force acquisition experience with strong emphasis on acquisition documentation processing.
- Ability to work in fast paced environment, often with minimal direction/oversight
Technical Skills
- Knowledge of DoD acquisition lifecycle management and Adaptive Acquisition Framework processes
- Experience supporting cost, schedule, and performance management activities
- Experience developing, reviewing, editing, and coordinating acquisition documentation and executive briefings
- Familiarity with DoD 5000 series acquisition documentation and processes
- Experience supporting acquisition reporting activities, including DAES, MARs, and senior leadership reviews
- Experience supporting RFP activities and acquisition support functions
- Ability to coordinate documentation packages for senior leader review and high-visibility program activities
Interpersonal Skills
- Strong team player mindset and collaborative attitude
- Ability to integrate effectively within cross-functional environments
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Comfortable briefing leadership and operating in high-visibility environments
- Ability to communicate effectively with Government, military, and contractor personnel
Additional Information
Location: Hanscom Air Force Base, Bedford, MA
Travel: Frequent Travel based on the needs of the program
On-site
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