Senior Acquisition Program Specialist

Odyssey Systems

Milton, FL

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Accounting, Air Force, American National Standards Institute (ANSI), Analysis Skills, Auditing, Bid Analysis, Budgeting, Business Operations, Case Management, Change Control, Communication Skills, Configuration Management, Contract Management, Contract Requirements, Cost Benefit Analysis, Cost Estimates, Database Administration, Decision Support, Defense Federal Acquisition Regulations Supplement (DFARS), Ecosystems, Electronic Industries Alliance (EIA), Establish Priorities, Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR), Financial Analysis, Financial Management, Forecasting, Fund Management, Funding, Government, Interpersonal Skills, Leadership, Military, Military Operations, Multitasking, Operations Processes, Organizational Skills, Product Management, Program Planning, Project/Program Management, Proposal Development, Proposal Writing, Regulations, Request for Information (RFI), Request for Proposals (RFP), Risk Analysis, Risk Management, Statement of Work (SOW), System Integration (SI), Team Player, Training/Teaching, United States Air Force (USAF), United States Citizen, United States Department of Defense (DoD), Writing Skills
LOCATION
Milton, FL
POSTED
Today
Position Summary

Odyssey has an exciting opportunity for an experienced Acquisition Program Specialist supporting an Air Force acquisition mission at Eglin AFB, FL. In this role, the candidate will apply knowledge and experience in acquisition program support to assist program managers in meeting guidance in FAR, DoD 5000.2, and other applicable documents and regulations, systems, and guides. They shall assist with the DoD planning, programming, and budgeting process; USAF weapons acquisition process, cost-estimating and analysis of missiles, munitions, electronic systems, delivery vehicles, targets and range systems. The Acquisition Program Specialist will support Government program managers and financial managers.

Responsibilities

Duties include, but not limited to:
  • Develop and manage program plans, risk management process, and program courses of action for streamlined operations and processes.
  • Maintain conformed copies of contracts within organizational responsibility; including the preparation, maintenance, and posting of each contract, to include contract modifications, schedules, funding profiles, and Contract Line-Item Number (CLIN) indexes; monitor weapon system contractor production status; project status of deliverables; and establish and maintain database(s) to tracking incoming and outgoing prime contractual letters for either Government or weapon system contract response.
  • Support development of draft Requests for Proposal (RFPs) including systems specifications, System Requirements Documents (SRD), Statement of Objectives (SOO), Statement of Work (SOW), Contract Data Requirements Lists (CDRL)s, and other RFP products.
  • Advise and assist with development and administration of source selection simulations and cost benefit assessments to determine optimal capability and strategy to acquire intended weapon system; advise and assist with mock proposal development, conduct RFP risk assessments, prepare and coordinate responses to requests for information (RFI), and deliver training modules.
  • Assist with the planning and management of product baseline configurations to include configuration identification, configuration control, configuration status accounting, and configuration verification and auditing, IAW military and industrial guidance (i.e. MIL-HDBK-67 and the American National Standards Institute?electronic Industries Alliance standard ANSI/EIA-649).
  • Perform economic, budget, and financial analysis to included obligations and expenditure forecasting; develop funds management, funding status, automated models, and control techniques.
  • Prepare briefings and decision support information.
Qualifications

Citizenship: Must be a US citizen

Minimum Required Qualifications

Clearance: Top Secret

Education and experience: Associates degree and 15 years relevant experience; OR Bachelors degree and 10 years relevant experience; OR Masters degree and 7 years relevant experience

Preferred Qualifications

Technical Skills
  • Federal Acquisition Life-cycle Management
  • Contract Administration/CLIN Structuring
  • Cost Estimation & Funding Execution
  • Budget & Financial Analysis
  • Acquisition Planning
  • Program Scheduling & Risk Management
  • FAR/DFARS/DoD 5000.2 Compliance
  • FMS Case Management Support
  • Familiarity with JASSM Software Missile Operation Flight Program (MOFP) and Operational (OP)
Interpersonal Skills
  • Strong organizational, writing, and communication skills
  • Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment
  • Experience supporting senior leadership in Government or military settings
  • Ability to deliver clear analysis and recommendations to leadership
  • Strong attention to qualiy, adeuacy, and completeness in collaborative work

Additional Information

Location:
Eglin AFB, FL

Travel:
May be required up to 10-20% depending on program needs

Work Environment:
Onsite

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Company Overview

Odyssey Systems 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.

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.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

About the Company

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Odyssey Systems

Odyssey is an innovative small business committed to providing world class technical and management consulting services to public sector clients. Established in 1997, we specialize in acquisition support, project management, systems engineering, systems integration, spectrum engineering, communications planning and frequency management, logistics, foreign military sales, financial management, Information Technology, training, and product support. Our key domain expertise is in Communication Systems, Command and Control, Space and Missile Systems and Operations, Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance, and IT.

COMPANY SIZE
1,000 to 1,499 employees
INDUSTRY
Aerospace and Defense
EMPLOYEE BENEFITS
Employee Referral Program, Employee Events, Tuition Reimbursement, Life Insurance, Military Leave, Paid Sick Days, Performance Bonus, Prescription Drug Coverage, 401K
FOUNDED
1997
WEBSITE
http://www.odysseyconsult.com/