SME Program Manager; Innovation Support Security Clearance

Position: SME Program Manager (Innovation Support) with Security Clearance
Position Summary Odyssey Systems is recruiting to fill an SME Program Manager (Innovation Support) role supporting the supporting the ISR/SOF Directorate (AFLCMC/WI), who is responsible for equipping our warfighters to win the fight. The Directorate executes a $22 billion acquisition portfolio developing, producing, testing, modifying, fielding, and supporting Air Force ISR and SOF platforms, and related sub-systems. Program description:
The ISR/SOF Directorate has the collective Air Force Materiel Command (AFMC) mission responsibility for equipping ISR & SOF warfighters to dominate the battlespace. Applicants will benefit from competitive salaries, career growth, and a unique ability to positively impact national security on a global scale! Responsibilities
• Provide expert-level issue resolution, programmatic and technical recommendation support to the AFLCMC/WI Chief Venture Officer (CVO), WI Innovation team.
• Assist ISR & SOF innovation activities in helping to achieve desired program & Directorate outcomes; better leverage resources; aligning activities across the ISR and SOF enterprise; drive a more innovative internal culture at every level; and build stronger, more effective partnerships with the DoD innovation community / defense industrial base.
• Apply knowledge of DoD innovation acquisition processes, ISR and SOF program management philosophy, policies/procedures, and analytical methods.
• Assist in strengthening communication networks, coordination, organizational and planning expertise to technical and acquisition efforts across a broad spectrum of disciplines in order to effectively assist in the implementation of innovation activities.
• Provide expertise to support increasing awareness to expand rapid acquisition capability, eliminate unproductive processes and bureaucracy for next generation ISR and SOF acquisition, reduce cycle time for new efforts and ensure sound investments and transitions.
• Assist in milestone planning, tracking, scheduling, briefing preparation and staff coordination, metric assessment, and roadmap development.
• Support to the CVO for the creation of decision documentation, support to program briefings, assistance in scheduling management, and participation in an advisory role in management reviews and coordination of activities leading to milestone reviews.
• Assist in creating, updating, and maintaining innovation strategies, processes, best practices, and tools that comprise the AFLCMC/WI Innovation program.
• Support to build and adjust dashboards, flows and other technology-related actions to help drive innovative processes / solutions for the ISR & SOF enterprise, resulting in faster, better decision making and warfighter capability acquisition support.
• Assist the CVO in shaping ISR and SOF acquisitions to support warfighter requirements, DoD, and Air Force innovation initiatives. As part of this effort, the Contractor will develop tools, techniques, and procedures for effective management of directorate acquisition efforts and reporting requirements. Qualifications Citizenship: US Citizen Clearance: SECRET

Certifications:

N/A

Minimum Qualifications:

• Master's or Doctorate Degree in a related field and 20 years of experience in the respective technical / professional discipline being performed, 12 years of which must be in the DoD.
• OR bachelor's degree in a related field and 25 years of experience in the respective technical/professional discipline being performed, 15 of which must be in the DoD.
• Active Secret clearance Remote, Onsite, or Hybrid:
Onsite at WPAFB, OH. LI#-NG1 Company Overview Odyssey Systems is a world-class technical, engineering, and integration company serving the war fighting 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 Odyssey Cares , 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