Acquisition Program Manager
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Sep 24, 2026. First seen by Alion on Sep 23, 2026.
Position Summary
Odyssey Systems is seeking Acquisition Program Managers at multiple levels to support current and future Department of Defense (DoD) programs and initiatives. This is an Evergreen requisition used to identify and engage qualified candidates for anticipated openings across our portfolio.
This requisition is being used to build a pipeline of qualified candidates for anticipated future opportunities. Submission to this position does not indicate that a current opening exists. Candidates who meet the qualifications may be contacted as positions become available that align with their skills, experience, clearance level, and location preferences.
Responsibilities
The Acquisition Program Manager will support Government Program Managers and Integrated Product Teams (IPTs) in the planning, execution, and oversight of acquisition programs. Responsibilities include program planning, schedule management, risk management, documentation development, stakeholder coordination, and acquisition reporting throughout the program lifecycle.
Duties include, but not limited to:
- Support acquisition program planning, execution, and management activities throughout the program lifecycle
- Assist with development and maintenance of program documentation, schedules, and reports
- Support cost, schedule, and performance management activities
- Assist with risk identification, analysis, mitigation, and tracking
- Support Integrated Product Team (IPT) meetings, technical reviews, and program management reviews
- Prepare briefings, decision support materials, and acquisition documentation for Government leadership
- Monitor program progress and identify potential issues impacting cost, schedule, or performance objectives
- Support development and review of acquisition strategies, plans, and milestone documentation
- Coordinate with Government, military, contractor, and stakeholder organizations
- Support compliance with applicable DoD, Air Force, and acquisition regulations, policies, and procedures
Qualifications
Citizenship: Must be a US citizen
Minimum Required Qualifications
Clearance: Must have and be able to maintain an Active Secret clearance
Education: Bachelor's or Masters's Degree in a related field with 3 years of experience, 3 of which must be in DoD
Preferred Qualifications
Clearance: TS
Education: Bachelor's or Masters's Degree in a related field with 10 years of experience, 5 of which must be in DoD, OR
- 15+ years of directly related experience, 5 of which must be in the DoD
Technical Skills
- DoD acquisition lifecycle support
- Program management and program execution
- Cost, schedule, and performance management
- Risk management and mitigation planning
- Acquisition documentation development and review
- Integrated Master Schedule (IMS) analysis
- Program Management Reviews (PMRs)
- Integrated Product Team (IPT) support
- Briefing development and executive communications
- Microsoft Office Suite
Interpersonal Skills
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to work independently and within integrated teams
- Strong organizational and time management skills
- Analytical and critical thinking abilities
- Ability to communicate effectively with senior Government and contractor personnel
- Strong collaboration and stakeholder engagement skills
Additional Information
Location: Hanscom AFB, MATravel: Travel may be required at the customer’s discretion
Onsite
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