SDA Data Fusion Systems Program Manager

Key Skills

Aartificial intelligence, Confluence, Data oriented design- DoD, Design, Effective communication skills, Environmental, JIRA, Logistic Regression, Operations

Job Description

Odyssey Systems has an exciting new opportunity for a Space Domain Awareness (SDA) and Data Fusion Systems Program Manager supporting the Space Domain Awareness (SDA) Analytics and Artificial Intelligence (AI) squadron within the SDA Acquisition Delta (SSC/SZG). This position provides Advisory and Assistance Services (A&AS) support moving science and technology efforts to real-world execution. The Sensor Data Fusion branch is executing 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.

This is a full-time position at Peterson Space Force Base in Colorado Springs, CO with the opportunity to telework 2-3 days per week at the discretion of the Government.

Responsibilities

An A&AS contractor is a knowledgeable and trusted advisor to the Government Program Office. As an SDA Data Fusion Systems Program Manager, you will work closely with the Government Program Manager and provide Advisory and Assistance Services support in various program management disciplines including development, execution, and oversight of action plans, schedules, finance, funding, risk management, contractual oversight of initiatives associated with the development, modification, upgrade, and sustainment of the mission. You will assist in the oversight for multiple small- to mid-sized contracts developing and fielding war fighting systems. 

Duties include, but are not limited to:

• Apply programmatic knowledge and experience to advise the Government Program Management Office
• Assure that short and long-range plans and actions are consistent with service goals, schedules, policies, and objectives outlined in the program roadmap
• Prepare recommendations for the completion of activities to accomplish the goals and objectives of the department
• Monitor project/program status and adjusts work plans accordingly. May negotiate with a variety of government staff to obtain needed resources and support
• Develop and execute integrated risk reduction strategies and recommendations to mitigate identified program risk conditions
• 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
• Assist with the development of financial progress reports in support of finance reviews
• Assist with coordinating the resolution of programmatic issues and deficiencies with prime contractors and other support contractors
• 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 maintains strong relationships with Government Contract, Legal, Finance, and Program teams
• Support the Government’s planning, acquisition, modification, and execution of multiple contracts
• 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

Minimum Required Qualifications:

Citizenship: Must be a US Citizen

Clearance: Active Secret clearance, eligible for Top Secret/SCI

Education: Bachelor's degree in Business, 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, 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 TS/SCI, agreeable to polygraph

Education: Master's degree in Business, 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 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