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Principal Program Manager

Odyssey Systems Consulting

Remote (US) · Posted November 7, 2026

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About the job

Position Summary

Odyssey has an exciting opportunity for a Principal Program Manager providing support to the Command, Control, Communications (C3C)/Kessel Run division.

Kessel Run is an Air Force unit that provides expert level support to Department of Defense (DoD) programs by assisting government leadership with decision-making, planning, and execution throughout the acquisition lifecycle and support all administrative functions of the C3C/KR WingC2 Branch. You will apply your professional expertise to ensure compliance with applicable policies and regulations, contribute to mission success, and help deliver critical capabilities to the warfighter. As a member of the administrative team, you will collaborate closely with the WIngC2 Chief of Staff and Leadership to deliver exceptional service and support to the Branch.

This is a full time remote position.

Responsibilities

Duties include, but not limited to:

Provide acquisition and program management support in accordance with FAR, DoDI 5000.02, and applicable Air Force guidance

Support development and maintenance of acquisition reports, briefings, schedules, and program documentation

Assist Program Managers and IPT Leads with program execution, acquisition planning, and risk management activities

Support cost, schedule, and performance management efforts across acquisition and development programs

Review and support acquisition documentation including RFPs, SRDs, SOWs, CDRLs, LCSPs, APBs, and milestone briefings

Support implementation and execution of acquisition and development activities with Government and contractor teams

Assist with development of acquisition strategies, source selection documentation, and program risk assessments

Review contractor deliverables, schedules, and integration activities

Support Mission Planning Environment (MPE) activities, software development evaluations, and operational planning efforts

Provide support for EVM analysis, funding documentation, and acquisition reporting activities

Qualifications

Citizenship: Must be a US citizen

Minimum Required Qualifications

Clearance : Must have and be able to maintain a Top Secret Level Clearance

Preferred Qualifications

Education: Master’s Degree, OR

Bachelor's Degree in a related field with 15+ years of directly related experience, 5 of which must be in DoD

Technical Skills

Knowledge of DoDI 5000.02 and 5000.75 acquisition processes

Experience supporting acquisition lifecycle management activities

Familiarity with cloud-based systems and cloud cost/performance management

Familiarity with Agile methodologies, CI/CD, DevSecOps, and DevOps principles

Experience supporting acquisition reporting, risk management, and milestone review activities

Experience using Microsoft Office and DoD acquisition systems including IDECS, EDA, and CCaR

Interpersonal Skills

Strong verbal and written communication skills

Strong organizational and analytical skills

Ability to work effectively with Government personnel, contractors, and Integrated Product Teams

Additional Information

Location: Hanscom AFB, Bedford, MA

Travel: Travel may be required at the customer's discretion

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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