Principal Program Manager

Odyssey

. Provide acquisition and program management support in accordance with FAR, DoDI 5000.02, and applicable Air Force guidance .

Posted 10/16/2026full-timeRemote • Massachusetts • United StatesLead💰 $185,000 - $195,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in acquisition and program management, including knowledge of FAR and DoDI 5000.02 processes, with a strong focus on risk management, acquisition reporting, and collaboration with government and contractor teams.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Acquisition Lifecycle ManagementDoDI 5000.02 KnowledgeRisk Management ActivitiesAgile MethodologiesMicrosoft Office Proficiency

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Hard Skills

Acquisition ReportingProgram DocumentationCost ManagementSchedule ManagementPerformance ManagementRisk AssessmentCloud Cost ManagementDevSecOps PrinciplesCI/CD PracticesSoftware Development Evaluations

Soft Skills

Strong Verbal CommunicationStrong Written CommunicationOrganizational SkillsAnalytical SkillsCollaboration Skills

Tools & Technologies

IDECSEDACCaRMission Planning Environment (MPE)

Certifications & Qualifications

Top Secret Level Clearance

Industry Keywords

FARDoDAcquisition ProcessesIntegrated Product TeamsAcquisition Strategies

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Cloud

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide acquisition and program management support in accordance with FAR, DoDI 5000.02, and applicable Air Force guidance
Support development and maintenance of acquisition reports, briefings, schedules, and program documentation
Assist Program Managers and IPT Leads with program execution, acquisition planning, and risk management activities
Support cost, schedule, and performance management efforts across acquisition and development programs
Review and support acquisition documentation including RFPs, SRDs, SOWs, CDRLs, LCSPs, APBs, and milestone briefings
Support implementation and execution of acquisition and development activities with Government and contractor teams
Assist with development of acquisition strategies, source selection documentation, and program risk assessments
Review contractor deliverables, schedules, and integration activities
Support Mission Planning Environment (MPE) activities, software development evaluations, and operational planning efforts
Provide support for EVM analysis, funding documentation, and acquisition reporting activities
Collaborate closely with the WingC2 Chief of Staff and Leadership to support the Branch

Requirements

What you’ll need

Must be a US citizen
Must have and be able to maintain a Top Secret Level Clearance
Master’s Degree, OR Bachelor’s Degree in a related field with 15+ years of directly related experience, 5 of which must be in DoD
Knowledge of DoDI 5000.02 and 5000.75 acquisition processes
Experience supporting acquisition lifecycle management activities
Familiarity with cloud-based systems and cloud cost/performance management
Familiarity with Agile methodologies, CI/CD, DevSecOps, and DevOps principles
Experience supporting acquisition reporting, risk management, and milestone review activities
Experience using Microsoft Office and DoD acquisition systems including IDECS, EDA, and CCaR
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Strong organizational and analytical skills
Ability to work effectively with Government personnel, contractors, and Integrated Product Teams

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Life insurance
Tricare supplement
Short-term disability
Long-term disability
401(k) match
Flexible spending accounts
Health savings accounts
Employee assistance program
Learning and development benefit
Paid time off
Holidays
Employer match program
Volunteering events