Full-Time

Senior Program Manager

Deadline 4/30/27
Odyssey Systems

Odyssey Systems

11-50 employees

Managed IT services and cloud solutions

No salary listed

No H1B Sponsorship

Bedford, MA, USA

Hybrid

Hybrid telework available for local candidates; on-site at Hanscom AFB, MA.

US Citizenship, US Top Secret Clearance Required

Category
Business & Strategy (1)
Required Skills
Agile
Requirements
  • Citizenship: Must be a U.S. Citizen
  • Clearance: Active Secret Clearance with the ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Top Secret clearance
  • Education: Bachelor’s Degree in related field
  • Year’s of experience: Twelve (12) years of experience in the respective technical discipline; to include five (5) years of DoD experience; OR, Master’s in a related field and ten (10) years of experience in the respective technical discipline; to include five (5) years of DoD experience
  • Additional experience: Possesses the advanced knowledge, experience in Air Force or Space Force acquisitions; Knowledge of DoD contracting processes and policies, and Sentinel/GSA Contracts/TDLs; Possess the ability to perform tasks and oversee the efforts of junior and mid-level personnel within the technical/professional discipline; Ability to manage multiple Prime contractors, multiple Contracts/TDLs at multiple locations/sites; Experience working multiple codependent projects simultaneously; Demonstrate advanced knowledge of their technical/professional discipline as well as possess a comprehensive understanding and ability to apply associated standards, procedures and practices in their area of expertise
Responsibilities
  • Apply comprehensive knowledge of principles, policies and practices of systems acquisition and program management, as defined in DoDI 5000.02 Operation of the Adaptive Acquisition Framework and 5000.75 Business Systems Requirements and Acquisition, as well as knowledge of roles and relationships within the DoD, the Air Force, and the Space Force
  • Provide project management oversight of efforts, tasks, studies, and engineering recommendations of the prime contractor to meet contractual requirements
  • Apply knowledge of qualitative and quantitative techniques for gathering, analyzing, and measuring the effectiveness, efficiency and productivity of acquisition programs
  • Ability to work in a test environment and deploy modernization efforts to multiple sites/sides/strings
  • Support activities that assist the Branch Chief in assessing what programs are within schedule and cost baselines
  • Recommend viable solutions to problems and the pursuit of alternative courses of action
  • Effectively communicate verbally, in written communications, and in briefings to senior leadership
  • Provide quality acquisition and program documentation (briefings, documents, plans, schedules, etc.)
  • Ability to coordinate staff packages including, but not limited to, public affairs products
  • Manage reviews, updates, and recommended changes to the prime contractors Integrated Master Plan (IMP) and Integrated Management Schedule (IMS)
  • Advise and assist in planning the implementation of projects through coordinating and integrating engineering, contracting, financial management, cost, logistics, configuration management, test, and other related disciplines to achieve successful project requirements
  • Advise and assist the Government Program Manager on all business aspects of the funded projects to include requirements definition, budget formulation, cost estimates, contract strategy formulation, contract schedule management, contractor progress, contract risk management, earned value status, and future budget requirements
  • Apply elements of the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulations and service supplements to support contracting elements of acquisition and program execution
  • Compose draft contract letters, Point Papers, Status Reports, Position Papers, Acquisition Strategy Panel briefings and Program Management Review briefings as required for senior Government decision makers
  • Support activities in studying, analyzing, dissecting, coordinating internal and external taskers from cradle-to-grave
  • Support and develop acquisition reports, including statutory and regulatory reports (i.e. DAES, MAR, etc.)
  • Support Program Management Reviews (PMRs), senior level meeting/reviews and stakeholder meetings
  • Supporting and developing various briefings/schedules of program status and acquisition tasks to senior management
  • Supporting implementation and execution of Agile concepts and processes (not software related) in concert with Government and Prime contractors
  • Developing and implementing innovative solutions to expedite execution of contract actions that provide products and services to customers, consistent with statutory requirements and risks
  • Providing acquisition support to project and program managers, to include reviewing and assessing project/program performance, reviewing delivered contract data items, and preparing factual, clear, concise, complete and appropriately coordinated written communications
  • Monitoring, reviewing and recommending approval of contract obligations and payments that synchronize program management and financial management efforts
  • Perform acquisition planning, solicit, evaluate, negotiate, analyze, advise, and assist with contract awards, post award administration and terminations on contracts for the procurement of supplies and services, including complex contracts and high dollar acquisitions
  • Assisting or performing post-award duties including monitoring contract performance, payment processing, executing, and documenting conventional contract modifications
Desired Qualifications
  • Clearance: Active Secret clearance
  • Certification: Defense Acquisition Workforce Improvement Act (DAWIA) certification, Federal Acquisition Certification for Program and Project Managers (FAC-P/PM), or Project Management Institute (PMI) Project Management Professional (PMP) certification
  • Acquisition program office experience - highly preferred
  • SATCOM experience - highly preferred
  • Proven experience overseeing 3600 driven Research and Development efforts
  • Experience managing DoD sustainment projects and programs, from a senior program management, financial management and/or contract management perspective
  • Experience with cloud-based applications and containerization
  • Knowledge of DoD contracting processes and policies
  • Acquisition program office experience
  • Possess the knowledge, experience and demonstrated ability to provide primary program oversight and management of task orders
  • Possesses the advanced knowledge, experience, and recognized ability to be considered an expert in Air Force/U.S. Space Force acquisitions

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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