Administrative Support

Odyssey Systems has an exciting new opportunity for a Administrative Support professional to provide Advisory and Assistance Services supporting configuration management of the Shared Early Warning System (SEWS/SZQS). The SEWS Program Office supports partner nations, by providing capabilities for timely and accurate Theater and Strategic space-based Ballistic Missile Early Warning Information. The SEWS Program enhances the United States’ strategic and regional stability objectives. Combatant Commands and Foreign Military Sales Customer Nations receive real-time situational awareness of missile launch information, projected impact information, and general missile-type.

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

Duties include, but not limited to: 

• Providing staff support for the senior managers and members of the organizational staff
• Researching and compiling information pertaining to certain projects/topics, reviews CDRL packages, prepares factual, clear, concise, complete and appropriately coordinated written communications
• Ensures the leadership is kept informed of all issues of interest that relate to the mission of the SSC/SYD 85
• Monitors progress toward accomplishment of various taskings and initiatives
• Provides support by supplying the information and background for the preparation of program events
• Drafts documents for the approval and signature of leadership
• Disseminates program policy and specific initiative guidance for members of the organization
• Coordinates, documents, monitors, and supports a variety of meetings and conferences to include, but not limited to, scheduling and set up of physical and virtual meetings in support of SEWS leadership and staff
• Prepares background information and invite required meeting participants ensuring documentation of the meetings are filed IAW organizational policy
• Maintains scheduling documents and requirements for video and online conferencing set up and execution

Citizenship: Must be a US citizen

Minimum Required Qualifications

Clearance: Must have and be able to maintain a Active Secret clearance

Education: High school diploma 

Years of Experience: 7 years of experience in the respective technical/professional discipline being performed, 5 of which must be in the DoD OR,

• Bachelor's Degree in a related field and at least 3 years of DoD experience in the respective technical/professional discipline being performed

Additional experience: 

• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Tools to include Teams, Chrome and Edge, Adobe PDF

Preferred Qualifications

Additional experience: 

• Working knowledge of Defense Travel System
• Confluence and Jira
• Knowledgeable of Foreign Military Sales
• Knowledgeable of C2 Systems
• Knowledge of Missile Warning operations
• Knowledgeable in Global Command and Control Systems
• Previous active-duty military experience 

Interpersonal Skills

• Communication: Effectively convey project goals, delegate tasks, and provide feedback to ensure clarity and collaboration.
• Leadership: Inspire and motivate the team, providing direction and fostering a positive work environment.
• Conflict Resolution: Address and resolve conflicts promptly and constructively to maintain team morale and project integrity.
• Empathy: Understand and share the feelings of team members and stakeholders to build trust and rapport.
• Negotiation: Ability to negotiate timelines, budgets, and resources effectively to achieve a win-win situation
• Cultural Sensitivity: Interactions with FMS customers requires adapting to cultural and business norms for that country.

Additional Information

Location: The position is performed at Peterson SFB, located in Colorado Springs, CO (Building address: 130 West Paine St, Peterson SFB, CO 80914).

Travel: Travel might be required up to 25%

Hybrid: Remote flexibility four days per week – subject to change per the customer’s discretion

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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

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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