Principal Electronic Warfare (EW) Program Manager

Position Summary

Odyssey has an exciting opportunity for a Principal Electronic Warfare (EW) Program Manager supporting the Air Force Life Cycle Management Center Helicopter Division (AFLCMC/WIH) at Wright Patterson AFB, OH. Our Program Managers leverage their expertise in acquisition program management to oversee systems, subsystems, and equipment procurement activities across all phases of the program life cycle. They support post‑award project and program management efforts, develop plans, and recommend strategies that ensure cost, schedule, and performance goals are achieved.

Responsibilities

Duties include, but not limited to: 

• Provide advanced expertise in Electronic Warfare systems, including technologies that intercept, identify, exploit, and counter hostile electromagnetic activity. Support Operational Flight Programs (OFPs) and airborne digital/analog computer systems, applying mastery of EW principles to ensure projects align with program objectives, cost, schedule, performance standards, and policy requirements.
• Evaluate complex engineering approaches and resolve unique technical issues related to EW equipment installation, operations, and maintenance. Offer innovative recommendations to improve EW practices, systems, and processes. Review specifications, drawings, proposals, and supporting documentation while presenting clear conclusions and recommendations.
• Assess EW system performance, define data and performance requirements, and deliver comprehensive briefings and technical reports documenting progress and results. Maintain awareness of emerging EW technologies and R&D advancements to ensure proper emphasis throughout life‑cycle support.
• Collaborate with key EW and intelligence organizations such as NASIC, MSIC, NGIC, NMIC, AFRL, SOAWC, IDAL, and GTRI during OFP and threat table development, testing, and integration activities.

Qualifications

Citizenship: Must be a US citizen

 

Minimum Required Qualifications

Clearance: Secret

 

Education: 

• Master's degree and 20 years of relevant experience
• Electronic Warfare Program management experience preferably within a DoD acquisition or other regulated environment

Preferred Qualifications

• Advanced Electromagnetic Warfare (EW) Expertise
• Technical Proficiency with OFPs and Airborne EW Hardware/Software
• Ability to Solve Complex, Novel, and Multi‑Domain Technical Problems
• Strategic Communication and Decision Support Skills
• Collaboration with External EW and Intelligence Organizations

Additionally, the successful candidate will demonstrate the following:

• Ability to operate independently as a senior adviser to government leadership
• Strong leadership and team coordination across cross-functional environments
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment
• Strategic thinking and complex problem-solving abilities

 

Additional Information

Location: Wright Patterson AFB, OH

Travel: 20%

Hybrid

 

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Company Overview

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