Senior Program Manager (TENCAP Intelligence Fusion)

Senior Program Manager (TENCAP Intelligence Fusion)

Odyssey Systems is recruiting for a Senior Program Manager supporting the Tactical Exploitation of National Capabilities (TENCAP) Program Office, at Colorado Springs, CO. TENCAP is part of 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.

Responsibilities include, but not limited to :

• Provides Air Force Tactical Exploitation of National Capabilities (AF TENCAP) support contract with rapid prototyping program management and unique subject matter expertise enabling technology development to enhance collection operations, sensemaking, and Common Operating Picture Common Intelligence Picture (COP-CIP) curation, through project management, acquisition and programmatic support to rapid prototyping capability development, integration and transition. Includes evaluation, development and integration of current and emerging technologies in support of national to tactical intelligence capabilities, including tactical and multi sensor fusion in support of USAF and joint warfighter requirements. Provide administrative, technical, operations and programmatic support to AF TENCAP project initiation, planning, execution, transition and close out activities.
• Provides unique subject matter expertise in support of AF TENCAP technology development and integration including planning, direction, evaluation, and success of rapid prototyping projects, materiel acquisition and research and development technology initiatives involving the application of US military and Intelligence Community (IC) sensors and capabilities in support of warfighter requirements.
• Provide subject matter expertise related to any combination of intelligence analysis tools, sensemakers, trackers, Common Operating Pictures (COP), Common Intelligence Pictures (CIP), Object Management Systems (OMS), collection orchestration services, Object Knowledge Stores (OKS), Object Knowledge Libraries (OKL), and collection databases.
• Provide subject matter expertise related to any or a combination of : Signals Intelligence (SIGINT), Communications Intelligence (COMINT), Geospatial Intelligence (GEOINT) including Imagery Intelligence (IMINT) and Overhead Persistent Infrared (OPIR), Electronic Intelligence (ELINT), Measures and Signatures Intelligence (MASINT), national agency intelligence system collection and dissemination architectures, communities and assets, ground station operations, USAF weapons and sensors, tactical data links, and air surveillance capabilities.
• Leverage new technologies to enhance national capabilities for US and joint fighter, bomber, attack and ISR aircraft and munitions capabilities, including tactical sensor integration and multi-sensor fusion. Facilitate the transition of these capabilities, innovative concepts, technologies, and processes to operational use, capability integration or demonstration through the planning and execution of AF TENCAP projects, proof of concept demonstrations, and testing and integration of quick reaction capabilities.
• Provides support for the successful execution of project tasks by actively engaging with vendors in weekly or bi-weekly meetings, leveraging a "Product Owner" approach to clearly articulate requirements and their underlying rationale. This applies meticulous mapping of Technical Direction Letter (TDLs), Technical Direction Plan (TDPs), Statements of Objectives (SOOs), and Statements of Work (SOWs) to specific vendor engagements, ensuring alignment and progress.
• Coordinates with external organizations to gather and present relevant deliverables during vendor updates.
• Demonstrated relationship management experience is required, with a proven ability to identify and establish relationships with key stakeholders. The ideal candidate effectively coordinates among stakeholders within the US Government on behalf of the vendor, as required for TDL execution. This role involves running external engagements with stakeholders and users, including Key Leader Engagement Activities, and showcasing all prototype capabilities through in-person or virtual demonstrations. Furthermore, the candidate will conduct or coordinate training sessions for these prototype capabilities. A critical aspect of this position is the ability to conceptualize and communicate the integration of prototype capabilities within the broader Intelligence Community (IC) and Department of Defense (DoD) context or architectures, tailoring messaging for specific audiences based on their position within an SV-1 or OV-1. Finally, the candidate must possess the ability to coordinate with and understand current T10 requirements and the IC development path of existing Programs of Record.
• Supports government and contractor program managers by executing acquisition and program management tasks including planning, programming, budgeting, scheduling, financial management execution, contracting, cost / risk analysis, engineering, and logistics planning.
• Supports AF TENCAP portfolio management, including support to program management reviews, acquisition strategy development, management of the AF TENCAP Operating Instruction, Broad Agency Announcement process, database management, training program, and science and technology integration.
• Support transition and program integration activities; support transitioning of capabilities and technologies projects to other organizations, and advise the Government of the need, implications and technical actions required to achieve transition.

Qualifications :

Citizenship : Must be a US citizen

Minimum Required Qualifications :

Clearance : Top Secret

Education & Years of Experience :

Technical Skills :

Preferred Qualifications :

Location : Colorado Springs, CO

Travel : 20%

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.

Equal Opportunity Employer / Protected Veterans / Individuals with Disabilities

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