Senior Contracting 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 has an exciting opportunity for a Senior Contracting Program Manager providing support to the C3C/Kessel Run (KR) Division. Specifically, this will be supporting the C3C/Kessel Run contracting office.
This is a full time position located at Hanscom AFB, Bedford, MA.
Responsibilities
The Senior Contracting 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.
Duties include, but not limited to:
- Support program leadership with analysis, solutions, and recommendations to ensure successful contract execution and overall program health.
- Provide expert Program Management input for RFPs, including system specifications, EW Systems (SRDs), SOWs, CDRLs, and other proposal materials.
- Review acquisition documents (ADMs, LCSPs, Acquisition Strategies, APBs, Risk Management Plans, PMRs, milestone briefings) and provide programmatic assessments for consistency and accuracy.
- Prepare, review, and support statutory/regulatory acquisition reports and milestone documentation in accordance with DoDI 5000.02.
- Support acquisition and development processes with Government stakeholders and prime contractors.
- Apply non-technical acquisition management expertise aligned with DoDD 5000.1, DoDI 5000.02, NSSAP 03-02, and applicable DoD/AF/AFMC/AFLCMC directives.
- Assist in planning and evaluating acquisition strategies, including policy compliance, technical requirements, risk assessment, market research, and deliverable evaluation. Support Urgent Capability and Middle Tier Acquisition activities per DoDI 5000.80 and 5000.81.
- Develop and maintain acquisition documentation (MARs, SARs, DAES, APBs) for ACAT I-III programs using tools such as MS Office, IDECS, EDA, CCaR, and other DoD/OSD systems.
- Provide critical support to Life Cycle Logistics and operational sustainment activities.
- Coordinate and interpret acquisition project requirements, providing recommendations on complex issues affecting program execution.
- Review and track prime contractor deliverables and schedules.
- Assess program integration plans and provide feedback.
- Draft contractual correspondence related to program management.
- Support source selection strategies, evaluation criteria, RFP development, and administrative processes.
- Monitor DoD acquisition reform updates and recommend program adjustments related to RDC, Evolutionary Acquisition, Spiral Development, and Incremental Development.
- Identify and communicate policy gaps, interpretations, and management needs across acquisition efforts.
Qualifications
Citizenship: Must be a US citizen
Minimum Required Qualifications
Clearance: Must have and be able to maintain a Secret Level Clearance
Preferred Qualifications
Education: Bachelor’s degree, and minimum of 12 years of experience, including at least 5 years supporting DoD programs, OR
- 15 years of experience, including at least 8 years supporting DoD programs.
Technical Skills
- PCO Prep
- Contract Close Out
- Financial Reconciliation / MOCS -
- Review of documents from the program management staff
- Mentoring and Training of Acquisition staff
- Familiar with cloud-based systems, including management and projection of cost and performance
- Familiar with agile methods and CI/CD, DevSecOps and DevOps principals
- Comprehensive knowledge of principles, policies and practices of systems acquisition and program management, as defined in DoDI 5000.02 and 5000.75, as well as knowledge of roles and relationships within the DoD and the Air Force
- Possess knowledge of qualitative and quantitative techniques for gathering, analyzing, and measuring the effectiveness, efficiency and productivity of acquisition programs
- Possesses the ability to effectively communicate orally and in writing, providing quality acquisition and program documentation including but not limited to briefings, documents,and plans
Interpersonal Skills
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to develop and present briefings to senior leadership
- Strong analytical and organizational skills
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced acquisition environment
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively within Government and contractor teams
Additional Information
Location: Hanscom AFB, MATravel: Travel may be required at the customer’s discretion
Onsite
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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