QEWR Principal FMS Program Manager

Position Summary

Odyssey Systems has an exciting opportunity for a Principal FMS Program Manger supporting the Qatar Early Warning Radar (QEWR) Program at Hanscom AFB, MA. This full-time position will be instrumental in supporting Missile Warning, Missile Defense (MW/MD) to a critical Foreign Military Sales (FMS) partner.

Responsibilities

Duties include, but not limited to:

• Provide acquisition and program management support to Program Managers, Integrated Product Team (IPT) Leads, and senior leadership supporting Foreign Military Sales (FMS) programs.
• Support program execution to ensure cost, schedule, performance, and technical objectives are achieved in accordance with DoW and Air Force acquisition policies.
• Assist in the development, review, and coordination of acquisition documentation, milestone decision briefings, program plans, and contract documentation.
• Support contract execution activities, including acquisition planning, requirements development, risk assessments, and program reviews.
• Develop and maintain acquisition reports, program metrics, briefings, and executive-level communications.
• Analyze program health and provide recommendations regarding acquisition strategies, schedule performance, resource requirements, and risk mitigation approaches.
• Facilitate program risk management activities, including risk identification, assessment, mitigation planning, and risk board coordination.
• Support source selections, Requests for Proposal (RFPs), Statements of Work (SOWs), Contract Data Requirements Lists (CDRLs), and contractor proposal evaluations.
• Coordinate with government, contractor, and international stakeholders to support program objectives and mission requirements.
• Support Mission Planning Environment (MPE) activities and ensure alignment between mission planning capabilities and program schedules.
• Assist with life-cycle sustainment planning and operational support activities.
• Monitor acquisition policy changes and recommend process improvements to enhance program execution and compliance.
• Utilize acquisition and reporting systems to support program tracking, documentation management, and decision-making activities.

Qualifications

Citizenship: Must be a US citizen

Minimum Required Qualifications

Clearance: Must have and be able to maintain a Secret Level Clearance

Education:

• Master’s or Doctorate Degree in a related field and 10 years of experience in the respective technical/professional discipline being performed, to include five years of DoD experience
• OR, Bachelor’s Degree in a related field and 12 years of experience in the respective technical/professional discipline being performed, to include five years of DoD experience

Years of Experience: 12+ of relevant experience in direct support of a USAF/USSF System Program Office

Additional Experience:

• Experience supporting Foreign Military Sales programs primarily in the CENTCOM Area of Responsibility (AOR).
• Experience supporting international customers, partner nations, or security cooperation initiatives.

Technical Skills

• Foreign Military Sales (FMS)
• DoW Acquisition Management
• DoW 5000 Series
• Program Management
• Risk Management
• Contract Management Support
• Integrated Product Teams (IPTs)
• Request for Proposal (RFP) Development
• Statement of Work (SOW) Development
• Program Reporting and Metrics
• Acquisition Documentation Development
• Lifecycle Sustainment Planning

Interpersonal Skills

• Ability to collaborate effectively with Government staff, contractors, and integrated teams
• Strong written and oral communication skills, including technical writing and documentation
• Ability to provide user support and interface professionally with stakeholders
• Ability to organize, track, and manage multiple data products, reports, and record systems
• Capable of briefing management and supporting coordination/staffing activities

Additional Information

Location: The position is performed at Hanscom AFB, located in MA

Travel: Travel may be required up to 25%

Hybrid: Remote flexibility 1-2 days per week - subject to change per the customer’s discretion

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