{"id":1161008,"url":"https://alion.io/job/odysseyconsult-principal-fms-program-manager","title":"Principal FMS Program Manager","company":{"id":2670648,"name":"Odysseyconsult","domain":"odysseyconsult.com","url":"https://alion.io/company/odysseyconsult","size_band":"1001-5000","is_staffing_agency":false,"is_intermediary":false,"ats_vendor":"iCIMS","truth_index":null},"role":"Management","role_family":"Management","seniority":"lead","employment_type":null,"work_mode":"on_site","remote_scope":null,"hiring_geo_confidence":"structured","locations":["Bedford, United States"],"countries":["US"],"hiring_countries":[],"hiring_countries_total":0,"salary":null,"salary_estimate":{"min_usd":82000,"max_usd":189000,"period":"year","method":"role_seniority_country_remote_cell","sample_n":1074},"experience_years_min":20,"visa_sponsorship":false,"relocation_package":false,"has_equity":false,"technologies":[{"name":"Agile","optional":false},{"name":"Microsoft Office","optional":true}],"status":"live","first_seen_at":"2026-09-23T23:45:38Z","employer_posted_date":"2026-09-23","last_verified_at":"2026-09-24T02:45:55Z","board_verified":true,"closed_at":null,"days_open":0,"trust":{"level":"ok","repost_count":null,"flags":[],"days_open":0},"description":"Position Summary\nOdyssey Systems has an exciting opportunity for a Principal FMS Program Manager providing support to the Air Force Life Cycle Management Center (AFLCMC/C3M), Mission Planning Division.\nThe 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).\nIn 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).\nEven more specifically, this is a dynamic, fast-paced Foreign Military Sales (FMS) organization supporting partner nations around the world employing the USAF developed and tailored for country Mission Planning Environment supporting their F-16 combat aircraft.\nThis is a full-time position located at Hanscom AFB, Bedford, MA.\nResponsibilities\nThe Principal FMS 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.\nMore specifically, they will work in a blended F-16 FMS Integrated Product Team (IPT) of Government Civilians and contractor support totaling approximately 11 people. There will be daily interface with other FMS Mission Planning platform IPTs, engineering, finance, and contracting. They will work with platform country Security Assistance Program Manager (SAPM) IPTs, AFSAC, DSCA, SAF/IA, and other system managers to execute development, deployment, and sustainment of the Mission Planning System in support customers.\nDuties include, but not limited to:\nSupport Government Program Managers in executing acquisition programs in accordance with FAR, DoDI 5000.02, and applicable Air Force guidance and regulations\nPlan, research, analyze, and assess acquisition projects to support cost, schedule, and performance objectives\nProvide acquisition program management support to Program Managers and IPT Leads to maintain acquisition battle rhythm and deliver operational capability\nSupport development and review of acquisition documentation including Acquisition Strategies, APBs, LCSPs, Risk Management Plans, milestone briefings, and other program documentation\nAssist with preparation and review of acquisition reports including DAES, MARs, APBs, SARs, and other statutory and regulatory documentation\nSupport program risk management activities including risk identification, analysis, handling, monitoring, and execution of risk management boards and working groups\nDevelop and support briefings, schedules, status reports, graphics, and acquisition documentation for senior leadership\nSupport source selection activities including development of evaluation criteria, RFP documentation, CDRLs, SOWs, and source selection support documentation\nReview acquisition and program documentation to ensure consistency, completeness, and compliance with applicable guidance\nSupport implementation and execution of acquisition and development processes in coordination with Government and contractor personnel\nAssist with program integration activities, contractor deliverable tracking, and schedule management\nSupport preparation and submission of funding documentation including Purchase Requests, MIPRs, and related acquisition documentation\nMonitor and support interface control and coordination between program systems and stakeholders\nProvide guidance on acquisition policies, procedures, and program management best practices\nSupport operational planning, capability development, event integration, analysis, and reporting activities\nMaintain awareness of DoD acquisition reform initiatives and recommend process improvements where applicable\nFMS Components:\nExtensive foundation in AF and DoW principles, policies, and practices of program management to plan, research, analyze, and assess Mission Planning System Environment acquisition throughout development, production, deployment, sustainment, and case closure based on the FMS total package approach. \nFormulate execution strategies to accommodate cost, schedule, and performance objectives. \nServe as the primary, non-decisional representative for the F-16 FMS IPT to assigned international customers. \nLead development and validation of Pricing and Availability (P&A) responses to Letter of Requests (LORs) for Letters of Offer and Acceptance (LOAs). \nAct as the lead to interface across the highly complex FMS community, including SAF/IA, AFSAC, DSCA, SAPM IPTs, and the Foreign Disclosure Office (FDO).\nExtensive program management experience with FMS software product development, delivery, and sustainment.\nExtensive FMS program management experience with hardware procurement, delivery, and sustainment process to support the Mission Planning software deployment.\nExtensive international stakeholder management and diplomatic etiquette.\nHighly capable of rapidly and accurately producing P&As in response to country LORs for LOAs.\nUnderstanding of differences between standard FMS and Foreign Military Financing (FMF) programs.\nAble to develop and present briefings of various content for supported US Government office or foreign partner presentations.\nQualifications\nCitizenship: Must be a US citizen\nMinimum Required Qualifications\nClearance: Must have and be able to maintain a Secret Level Clearance\nPreferred Qualifications\nEducation: Bachelor's or Master's Degree in a related field\nYears of experience: 20+ years of experience with 12+ years of experience in the DoD\n Technical Skills\nDoD acquisition program management support across the acquisition lifecycle\nKnowledge of FAR, DoDI 5000.02, AFI 63-101/20-101, and related acquisition guidance\nProgram risk management and acquisition reporting\nCost, schedule, and performance management\nDevelopment and review of acquisition documentation and milestone packages\nExperience supporting IPTs, PMRs, and acquisition reviews\nFamiliarity with Agile methodologies, DevSecOps, and cloud-based systems\nExperience with acquisition and financial systems including CCaR, IDECS, EDA, and Microsoft Office Suite\nKnowledge of EVM analysis and Integrated Master Schedules (IMS)\nInterpersonal Skills\nStrong written and verbal communication skills\nAbility to develop and present briefings to senior leadership\nStrong analytical and organizational skills\nAbility to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced acquisition environment\nAbility to work independently and collaboratively within Government and contractor teams\nAdditional Information\nLocation: Hanscom AFB, MATravel: Travel may be required at the customer’s discretion\n# HB\nCompany Overview\nOdyssey 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.\nOdyssey 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.\n Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities\nPlease Note:\nFinal 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.\nThis 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","description_format":"text","description_chars":9680,"description_truncated":false,"requirements":{"experience_years_min":20,"management_years_min":null,"team_size_min":null,"manages_managers":false,"education":{"level":"bachelor","optional":false},"security_clearance":true,"languages":[]},"benefits":["Life insurance"],"hiring_locations":[{"name":"United States","iso":"US","kind":"country"}],"hiring_excludes":[],"relocation_offered":false,"industries":["Military","Professional Services","Science & Engineering"],"lifecycle":[{"event":"open","at":"2026-09-23T23:45:38Z"}],"liveness":{"score":86,"band":"hot","label":"Hiring now","p_open":1,"p_active":0.86,"p_room":1,"age_days":0,"expected_fill_days":33,"reasons":["conf:2","win:early","comp:brand"],"computed_at":"2026-09-24T05:45:00Z"},"pay":null,"html_url":"https://alion.io/job/odysseyconsult-principal-fms-program-manager","json_url":"https://alion.io/job/odysseyconsult-principal-fms-program-manager.json","meta":{"generated_at":"2026-09-24T06:03:48Z","cache_seconds":300,"methodology":"https://alion.io/methodology","terms":"https://alion.io/terms","contact":"https://alion.io/contact","api":"https://alion.io/developers"}}