Full-Time

SDA Data Fusion Systems Acquisition Program Manager

Posted on 11/4/2025

Deadline 11/4/26
Odyssey Systems

Odyssey Systems

11-50 employees

Managed IT services and cloud solutions

No salary listed

Colorado Springs, CO, USA

Hybrid

Hybrid role; 1 day remote per week, remainder on-site; travel up to 25%.

US Top Secret Clearance, US Citizenship Required

Category
Business & Strategy (1)
Requirements
  • Clearance: Active TS/SCI clearance
  • Education: Bachelor’s degree in business, Systems Engineering, Engineering Management, Computer Science, Software Engineering or a related field
  • Years of Experience: 8 years of directly relevant experience, 2 of which must be in the DoD, OR MS degree and 4 years of directly relevant experience, 2 of which must be in the DoD
  • Citizenship: Must be a US citizen
Responsibilities
  • Provide programmatic planning and execution support for DSC2-D initiatives in conjunction with the SDANet mission by conducting analysis of project and program data requirements
  • Experienced with the oversight of and reporting on project cost, schedule, and risk and risk mitigation
  • Perform financial analysis, budget planning, and forecasting to include analysis of program and budget spending, component analysis, status report narratives, variances, issues and provide weekly status updates
  • Support analysis and inputs associated with contract performance, project/program performance, and project independent government cost estimates
  • Assist with preparing and delivering monthly budget execution reviews and status of funds reports
  • Perform funds management. Prepare and coordinate funding documents from multiple funding streams. Maintain cognizance of the status of approved, deferred, and released funds.
  • Track budget requests, supporting documents, reports, and responses in approved repositories, such as share-drives and Microsoft Teams
  • Monitor program level contract and risk mitigation performance
  • Establish obligation and expenditure plans for active year appropriations, monitor execution throughout the fiscal year, and provided analysis at the requirement project, or appropriation level, as required by the Program Manager
  • Coordinate inputs and provide forward-looking analysis for the 5-year financial outlook for the portfolio
  • Assist with implementing earned value management (EVM) applications within an agile environment to drive contract performance
  • Track development and sustainment risks in support of Government activities; develop and execute technology insertion and risk reduction strategies, studies, and recommendations to mitigate identified risk conditions
  • Support the coordination of the resolution of portfolio programmatic, technical, and system issues and deficiencies with prime contractors, depot contractors other support contractors related to contract performance
  • Support acquisition planning and release activities to include requirements development and request for proposals (RFPs). Familiarity with government acquisition and proposal process and documentation helpful, to include RFI, RFP, BOE, SOW, Acquisition Plans, etc. support the analysis and evaluation of proposals and provide recommendations with supporting rationale.
  • Assist with translating user requirements into statement of work objectives and cost documentation.
  • Provide relevant input to acquisition planning activities, upgrades and modifications, and studies and interface with stakeholders, contractor personnel, and product integrators
  • Travel to CONUS and OCONUS locations upon Government direction
  • Other duties as required and requested by the Government within the constraints of the S3 contract
Desired 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
  • Overall programmatic experience in a leadership role with strengths in government finance and contract performance
  • Knowledge of and experience with Agile Systems implementation as it relates to financial performance and earned value metrics
  • Knowledge of Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR), Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS), and other applicable guidelines
  • Technical and mission awareness of space domain awareness proprietary systems to include CCaR, DTS, DEAMS, SPERS
  • Demonstrated experience successfully executing major project/program efforts, providing expert advice to colleagues, and presenting innovative recommendations for advancing programs and/or methods
  • Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills

Odyssey Systems is a North East England-based managed IT and telecommunications provider. It owns and operates its own business-only core network and offers a suite of services including telephony, cloud solutions, cybersecurity, infrastructure management, voice and video solutions, and managed network services. All technical work is performed in-house (no subcontractors) to ensure quality control, and the company emphasizes hands-on, responsive customer support—calls are answered within three rings by a real person and clients can reach a company director if needed. The business focuses on delivering tailored IT and cloud solutions to a range of clients from startups to large enterprises in Stockton-on-Tees, Middlesbrough, Darlington and beyond. Its goal is to provide reliable, customer-centric IT and communications services that align technology with its clients’ operations, rather than chasing the latest trend.

Company Size

11-50

Company Stage

Seed

Total Funding

$1.3M

Headquarters

United Kingdom

Founded

2023

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • CityFibre full-fiber rollout in Stockton and Middlesbrough drives infrastructure upgrade demand.
  • UK NIS2 Regulations 2027 create compliance consulting opportunities for cybersecurity-focused MSPs.
  • Regional SME clients seek stable, local IT partners amid national consolidation trends.

What critics are saying

  • US Odyssey Systems Consulting Group brand confusion diverts search visibility and leads.
  • National competitors undercut pricing on telephony and SIP trunking via scale advantages.
  • Microsoft 365 Copilot and Azure native tools commoditize tailored cloud management services.
  • NIS2 compliance mandate requires ISO 27001 certification; non-compliance triggers client churn.
  • Accenture and BT regional hubs poach technical staff amid 20% North East IT vacancies.
  • CityFibre full-fiber bypasses legacy wired network; clients migrate to 10Gbps rivals.
  • OpenAI enterprise GPT agents automate contact centers; eliminates hosted voice solution demand.
  • PE-backed MSP acquisition likely within 18–36 months if regional growth stagnates.

What makes Odyssey Systems unique

  • Debt-free, owner-managed firm with 35+ years operational stability in North East.
  • All technical work performed in-house by employees; no subcontractors used.
  • Dedicated business-only core network with 24/7 support from Stockton-on-Tees base.

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Company News

Wyld VC
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The Generative Reality: why we're investing in Odyssey.

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Pulse 2.0
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In just 2 days, TechCrunch Sessions: AI takes over UC Berkeley’s Zellerbach Hall for a one-day summit built for the minds shaping AI. Expect hard questions, bold ideas, and real insight—designed to challenge your assumptions, sharpen your competitive edge, and maybe — just maybe — redefine the trajectory of your research, your product, or your company.Whether you’re an AI researcher, engineer, or founder, this summit offers insights into the forefront of AI development and its applications. Don’t miss the opportunity to engage with leaders shaping the future of artificial intelligence.Experience it all at a low rate while you still can: Save $300 on your ticket and get a second pass for 50% off. Prices jump when the event doors open. Register your tickets now.Voices shaping the future of AI — live on our main stage and in breakouts. Jared Kaplan, Co-founder and Chief Science Officer, Anthropic — On building responsibly with frontier models.Artemis Seaford, Head of AI Safety, ElevenLabs — On real-world safety protocols and ethical architecture.Jae Lee, CEO, Twelve Labs — Redefining what’s possible in multimodal AI.Sara Ittelson, Partner, Accel — Where investors see the next wave of AI opportunity.Logan Kilpatrick, Senior PM, Google DeepMind — On developer tooling and scaling responsibly.Ann Bordetsky, Partner, NEA — How operators-turned-investors think about the current AI boom.Oliver Cameron, CEO, Odyssey — Lessons from launching against incumbents in frontier tech.Iliana Quinonez, Director, Google Cloud — Infrastructure deep dives for AI startups.Ion Stoica, Co-founder, Databricks and Professor, UC Berkeley — On data infrastructure at massive scale.Kanu Gulati, Partner, Khosla Ventures — The tactical VC perspective on AI product-market fit.Astasia Myers, General Partner, Felicis — On founder storytelling and strategic capital

Maginative
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Odyssey Raises $18M to Build AI Worlds Using Backpack-Mounted Cameras

The startup, founded by self-driving car veterans, Oliver Cameron and Jeff Hawke, is taking an unusual approach to generative AI by sending teams with sensor-packed backpacks to capture the physical world in precise detail.

Gadgets 360
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Odyssey Is Building a 'Hollywood-Grade' AI Model to Compete With Sora

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