SDA BCC Software Acquisition Program Manager with Security Clearance

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Job description

Position Summary Odyssey Systems has an exciting opportunity for an Advisory and Assistance Services (A&AS) contractor support the US Space Force and its mission to Protect and Defend National Security Interests in Space as a Space Domain Awareness (SDA) Battlespace Command and Control (BCC) Software Acquisition Program Manager on the US Space Force, Space Systems Command, Battlespace Command and Control (BC) Acquisition Delta's Integrated Solutions for Situational Awareness (ISSA) Team. This position provides A&AS support to transition science and technology efforts to real-world operational systems. This is a full-time position at 2424 Garden of the Gods Road and at Peterson and Schriever Space Force Bases, Colorado Springs with an opportunity for remote work 2 days per week at the discretion of the Government. Command and Control is foundational to Protecting and Defending US Space Systems that provide space-based Intelligence, Early Warning, Communications and Global positioning services that sustain our way of life, support our national economy and act as force multipliers in times of conflict. Odyssey Systems is looking for high-performing, passionate people ready to make a difference by joining our existing team of dedicated professionals in the SDA workforce! The ISSA program supports the Strategic Warning and Surveillance Systems Acquisition Delta (USSF SSC/BCC) through the acquisition, modernization and sustainment of capabilities to integrate and analyze intelligence community and space- and ground-based sensor data to support timely and efficient decision making at all levels of command. Activities include acquisition program management, system and subsystem engineering, maintenance and supply support, and fielding. Odyssey Systems provides support to the Government in five areas: Product Support, Sustainment Engineering & Sustainment Management, Technical Order Management, Technical User Interface, and System Design, Engineering, and Integration. These tasks are executed laterally with USSF SSC/BCC SPO and development contractor and with C2 stakeholders. Odyssey Systems provides support to the Government in five areas: Product Support, Sustainment Engineering & Sustainment Management, Technical Order Management, Technical User Interface, and System Design, Engineering, and Integration. These tasks are executed laterally with USSF SSC/SZG depot and development contractors and with SDA stakeholders. Responsibilities An A&AS contractor is a knowledgeable and trusted advisor to the Government Program Office. As an SDA BCC Software Acquisition Program Manager, you will support the Government Program Manager in all aspects of Program Management including developing requirements, releasing solicitations, evaluating and scoring responses, developing action plans and schedules, and all aspects of the Program Planning and Budget Execution cycle, requesting, planning and monitoring the execution of project funding. Duties include, but are not limited to: Apply programmatic knowledge and experience to advise the Government Program Management Office Develop and maintain budget estimates for acquisitions projects Analyze financial data to ensure accuracy and compliance with budgetary guidelines Monitor and track expenditures throughout the acquisitions lifecycle Prepare financial reports and presentations for stakeholders and management Forecast future budget needs based on project timelines and requirements Assure that short and long-range plans and actions are consistent with service goals, schedules, policies, and objectives outlined in the program roadmap Evaluate cost-effectiveness of proposed acquisitions and ongoing projects and make recommendations Monitor project/program status and adjusts work plans accordingly. May negotiate with a variety of government staff to obtain needed resources and support Conduct variance analysis to identify discrepancies and propose corrective actions Support Foreign Military Sales (FMS) by aligning expertise and tracking deliverables in accordance with international agreements Develop and execute integrated risk reduction strategies and recommendations to mitigate identified program risk conditions Assist in the preparation of procurement documentation and financial justifications Prepare directives, issuances, memorandums, policy statements, and other written guidelines and recommendations, as required Develop and defend program objective memorandum (POM) inputs to capture disconnects and initiatives to meet program goals Support the management of prime contractor performance and assists with the management of contract deliverable performance Maintain strong relationships across a wide spectrum of stakeholders including USSF, USAF, USN, USSPACECOM, USINDOPACOM, USEUCOM, USSOCOM, OSD/R&E, SSDP, intelligence community (IC) partners, and international partners Develop and maintain strong relationships with Government Contract, Legal, Finance, and Program teams Assist with translating user requirements into statement of work documentation Assist with writing, coordinating, and maintaining program documentation regarding requirements, costs, schedules, performance, risks, opportunities, impacts, and program status Support stakeholder engagement on matters affecting program execution Provide relevant input to acquisition planning activities. Assists in the build and release of requests for proposals (RFPs) Assist with the review, evaluation, and award of proposals, prepares and coordinates contract documentation Monitor the execution of contracts supporting program acquisition, modernization, sustainment, and operations of the program Travel to CONUS and OCONUS locations at the request of the Government Other duties as required/requested by the Government within the constraints of the S3 contract Qualifications Citizenship: Must be a US Citizen Minimum Required Qualifications : Clearance: Active Top Secret/SCI clearance, agreeable to polygraph Education: Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Engineering Management, Computer Science, Software Engineering or a related field Years of Experience: 12 years of directly relevant experience, 5 of which must be in the DoD, OR, MA/MS degree and 8 years of directly relevant experience, 5 of which must be in the DoD Other Qualifications: Demonstrated ability to interact and build effective relationships and teams with government customers, FFRDCs, and contractors, working in a highly dynamic environment Comfortable interacting with senior leadership Knowledge of government financial management processes and systems Self-motivated with the ability to work independently as well as part of a team Effective communication skills (both written and verbal) with internal and external clients Preferred Qualifications: Clearance: Active Top Secret/SCI, Current polygraph Education: Master's degree in Business, Finance, Systems Engineering, Engineering Management, Computer Science, Software Engineering or a related field Years of Experience: 12 years of directly relevant experience, 5 of which must be in the DoD Certifications: PMP Certification; DAU DAWIA, or equivalent Acquisition Program Management Level II or III training Other Qualifications: DoD Acquisition, Logistics, or Sustainment experience supporting similar requirements in Air Force, Space Force, Army, Navy, Missile Defense Agency, intelligence, Federally Funded Research Development Center (FFRDC), or DoD/DoE Laboratory organizations Familiarity and proven work experience with DoD Acquisition Program Management, including DoD Adaptive Acquisition Framework (5000 series) processes and requirements Experience developing solicitation documents (RFI, RFP, PWS, SOW) and evaluating proposals Experience with government financial management processes and systems Knowledge of Confluence and Jira Knowledge of planning and program management to execute major projects, provide expert advice to colleagues, and present innovative recommendations for advancing programs and/or methods Additional Information: Location: Work is performed at 2424 Garden of the Gods Road, Peterson Space Force Base, and Schriever Space Force Base in Colorado Springs, CO Travel: Up to 25% to CONUS and OCONUS locations upon Government direction Hybrid with the opportunity to telework 2 days per week at the discretion of the Government. Company Overview Odyssey Systems Consulting Group, is an innovative small business committed to providing world-class technical, management, and training support services to government and public sector clients. We focus on people, processes, and performance to deliver superior results. Since our inception in 1997, our commitment to mission success and customer satisfaction has been recognized with exponential growth and exceptional past performance ratings. We accept challenging assignments and drive projects from the planning stages, through implementation, and into operations and support. 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

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