Senior Engineering Manager

Senior Engineering Manager

Odyssey Systems has an exciting opportunity for a Senior Engineering Manager, supporting the 711th Human Performance Wing (711 HPW), headquartered at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base. It is the first human-centric warfare wing to consolidate human performance research, education and consultation under a single organization.

• Contingent upon contract award

Responsibilities

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to : assisting with technical and program management activities including AF budget / financial assessment and support obligation and expenditure reporting to include communicating with financial support staff; and contract development, management, and reporting to include verification of deliverables against contracts; procuring / receiving supplies / equipment; technical writing; noting and reporting program contractual discrepancies; communicating and coordinating contractual activities to appropriate parties.

Assist designated 711HPW / RHB technical professionals and management collecting procurement requirements, developing procurement packages, and disseminating information to include, project / program briefings, cut-off dates for submitting supply and equipment requirements, and changes or proposed changes to procedures affecting AFRL / 711HPW supply support services. Support compliance of policies, procedures, standards, and regulations in support of the 711HPW contracting and procurement processes. The contractor shall assist in drafting a WBS along with engineering plans and assist with technical execution for each effort. Assist with contracting and procurement data maintenance created for Government use or legally controlled by the Government in support of the functional activity, or required by AF publication, IAW with the AF records management procedures in AF Instruction (AFI) 33-322, Communications and Information and the Air Force Records Disposition Schedule. The contractor personnel shall support the maintenance and updates of 711HPW / RH Project File System. Provide and maintain purchase transaction statistics to resource managers and program management, as requested. The contractor employee shall assist with budget tracking, guidance of schedule, and assessing the performance of bench level engineering. Provide capability to collect, analyze and appraise acquisition data required to draw conclusions and work with the 711HPW / RHB portfolio program managers to devise solutions to problems relating to improvement of acquisition effectiveness and compliance. Assist with drafting of technical writing, to include but not limited to, technical reports, proposals, presentations, and deliverables. Perform and complete assignments involving work with multi-disciplinary and dynamic groups. Establish and maintain a constant and effective working relationship within the division, the directorate, 711 HPW, MAJCOMs, Air Staff, academia, business, and industry customers, partners and stakeholders for coordination, support, and changes to the scope of assigned work. Provide briefings and tours related to designated work. The contractor employee shall maintain effective working relationships with principal investigators, other program managers, researchers and support staff involved in the acquisition of medical systems and conduct of medical research. Recommend solutions to improve processes and maximize mission accomplishment through efficient utilization of resources, assist with resource estimates for solutions for DoD modernization needs, and provide resource analysis support for execution of research and development projects.

Minimum Required Qualifications

Minimum required qualifications include citizenship : Must be a US citizen. Clearance : Ability to obtain Secret Clearance. Education : Minimum of a bachelor's degree in a technical science or engineering discipline. Years of experience : The contractor employee shall possess acquisition or engineering project / program manager background, with at least 5 years' demonstrated experience supporting acquisition programs for the Department of Defense (DoD). The contractor employee shall possess at least 2 years' demonstrated experience managing military system development programs, including performing design reviews, risk management strategies, DoD stakeholder engagement, and advanced technology or system demonstration, test, and evaluation. Other requirements include : Possess proven ability to effectively communicate technical information to diverse audiences (technical, sensitive, controversial), including experience delivering briefings to senior military leaders and supporting project / program reviews. Demonstrates strong listening skills, attention to nonverbal cues, and proactive identification and resolution of communication issues. Possess the ability to create clear and concise technical reports and presentations, ensuring accuracy and clarity in conveying complex information. The contractor employee shall possess a working knowledge of industry acumen to assist with compliance of policies, procedures, standards, and regulations in support of the DAF. Possess the technical and analytical ability to define or recognize the dimension of the problems involved, to collect the necessary data to establish the facts, and recommend action based upon application or interpretation of established guidelines. Demonstrate the following work characteristics : ability to work independently and complete tasks without extensive guidance; attention to detail; extensive organizational skills & ability to set and achieve goals; initiative in performing tasks; ability to follow-up complex projects; ability to professionally interact with all levels of personnel. Be proficient in Microsoft software programs (for example Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel, OneNote, and Project). The contractor employee shall have a signed Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA) in place with their company based on the potential access to confidential, proprietary, and / or sensitive information. NDA shall be provided to the Government Program Manager by start of performance.

Preferred Qualifications

Preferred qualifications include : years of experience : Possesses 10+ years of DoD Engineer experience, and 5+ years of DoD Program management experience. Has familiarity with military and medical terminology demonstrated by experience. Clearance : Current Secret Clearance.

Location

Wright Patterson AFB, OH. Travel : Possible. Remote, Onsite, or Hybrid : 2800 Q Street, Bldg. 824, WPAFB, OH 45433-7913.

Company Overview

Odyssey Systems Consulting Group, is an innovative small business committed to providing world-class technical, management, and training support services to government and public sector clients. We focus on people, processes, and performance to deliver superior results. Since our inception in 1997, our commitment to mission success and customer satisfaction has been recognized with exponential growth and exceptional past performance ratings. We accept challenging assignments and drive projects from the planning stages, through implementation, and into operations and support.

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

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