Acquisition Program Specialist (Evergreen)

Evergreen (Pipeline) Requisition

This requisition is used to build a pipeline of qualified candidates for future opportunities. While there may not be an immediate opening, candidates will be considered as positions become available based on their qualifications and program needs.

Odyssey has an exciting opportunity for experienced Acquisition Program Specialists at various levels to join our talent community for anticipated opportunities supporting the Air Force Life Cycle Management Center Armament Directorate (AFLCMC/EB) at Eglin AFB, FL. This position supports program and financial managers with DoD planning, programming, and budgeting activities in support of the USAF weapons acquisition process.

Duties may include, but are not limited to:

Develop and manage program plans, risk management, and streamlined operational processes.
• Maintain and update contract documents, monitor contractor production and project deliverables, and track contractual correspondence for Government or contractor responses.
• Support creation of draft RFPs and related documentation (such as systems specifications, SRDs, SOOs, SOWs, and CDRLs).
• Provide guidance on source selection simulations, cost-benefit analyses, mock proposal development, RFP risk assessments, RFI responses, and training delivery.
• Assist with product baseline configuration management in accordance with military and industry standards.
• Conduct economic, budget, and financial analysis, including forecasting and fund management.
• Prepare briefings and decision support materials.

Minimum Qualifications

Citizenship: Must be a US Citizen

Clearance: Current Secret clearance

Education and experience:

• Journeyman: Associate's degree and 10 years of relevant experience; OR Bachelor's degree and 5 years of relevant experience; OR Master's degree and 2 years of relevant experience
• Senior: Associate's degree and 15 years of relevant experience; OR Bachelor's degree and 10 years of relevant experience; OR Master's degree and 7 years of relevant experience

Preferred Qualifications

• Current Top Secret clearance
• Experience providing acquisition program support within DoD programs.
• Familiarity with FAR, DoD 5000.2, and related regulations and guides

Additionally, the successful candidate will demonstrate the following:

Technical Skills

• Demonstrated understanding of and ability to apply acquisition program support
• Ability to develop and manage program plans, implement risk management processes, and design courses of action to streamline operations.
• Experience with DoD planning, programming, and budgeting processes, preferably in the context of USAF weapons acquisition.
• Proficiency in cost estimating and analysis
• Competence in managing multiple projects and adapting to changing program needs

Interpersonal Skills

• Ability to work independently while effectively supporting broader team and program objectives
• Strong communication and collaboration skills
• Adaptability and flexibility to respond to evolving requirements and operational challenges.
• Professionalism in handling confidential information and adhering to equal opportunity and workplace standards.

Additional Information
Location: Eglin AFB, FL
Travel: May be required up to 10% depending on program needs
Work Environment: Onsite

This is an evergreen position designed to pro-actively identify and engage highly qualified candidates for future openings across Odyssey's portfolio of acquisition and program management support efforts. While this role is not currently tied to a specific contract, selected candidates may be considered for upcoming positions based on their experience, qualifications, and program needs.

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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.

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