SDA Data Fusion Software Program Manager - Odyssey Systems Consulting Group, Ltd.

Odyssey Systems has an exciting opportunity for an Advisory and Assistance Services (A&AS) contractor supporting the US Space Force and its mission to Protect and Defend National Security Interests in Space as a Space Domain Awareness (SDA) Data Fusion Software Program Manager on the US Space Force, Space Systems Command, Space Domain Awareness (SDA) 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 Peterson Space Force Base in Colorado Springs, CO with an opportunity for remote work 2-3 days per week at the discretion of the Government.

SDA 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 AI and Analytics branch oversees the development and sustainment of major data fusion and exploitation software systems, sensor communication upgrades, and system of systems integration and automation projects to prototype and field the next-generation Space Domain Awareness network and command and control systems.

The Space Domain Awareness (SDA) Acquisition Delta (USSF SSC/SZG) executes system acquisition, modernization, and sustainment for ground- and space-based SDA sensors and command and control (C2) systems. 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/SZG depot and development contractors and with SDA stakeholders.

An A&AS contractor is a knowledgeable and trusted advisor to the Government Program Office. As an SDA Data Fusion Software 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
• 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

Citizenship:  Must be a US Citizen

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 and Peterson 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 2-3 days per week at the discretion of the Government.

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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

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.

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