Associate Director

Position Summary

Odyssey Systems is recruiting an
Associate Director to lead a portfolio of programs within our
Cybersecurity, Communications & Networks, and Nuclear Deterrence (CCN2) Business Unit. This leader will drive operational excellence, ensure high‑quality program performance, and empower Program Managers, Task Leads, and staff to deliver results that advance both customer and company objectives.

In this role, the Associate Director embodies
Commitment
by championing mission success and customer satisfaction, demonstrates
Ambition
through continuous improvement and proactive growth of their portfolio, and models
Respect
by building trusted relationships, elevating employee engagement, and fostering clear, positive communication.

The Associate Director oversees program operations, financial performance, supervision, and subcontractor partnerships while working closely with our Business Development team to support strategic growth. Odyssey’s CCN2 Group delivers critical support to customers whose work enables warfighter mission success—and this position plays a key part in powering that purpose.

The position manages all aspects of execution (e.g., personnel, contract, and funding/billing) of the Portfolio at San Antonio, TX.

Duties include but are not limited to:

Plan and execute projects and customer engagements to achieve client objectives, milestones, and program benchmarks.

Contract Execution

• Identify task requirements, interdependencies, and key resources for project success.
• Set goals, benchmarks, and objectives with progress milestones to measure success.
• Supervise Program Managers and Task Leads as appropriate to achieve program milestones and portfolio successes.
• Manage subcontractor relationships and engagements when required.
• Continuously measure task performance, reporting progress, risks, issues, problems, and variances from benchmarks.
• Ensure team performance consistently meets or exceeds established customer satisfaction benchmarks.
• Develop and foster solid customer relationships and maintain healthy management relationships.
• Regularly meet (typically biweekly/weekly) with the CORs and provide status on contract, schedule, and have semiannual or bi‑monthly meetings with the division leadership (director, SML, deputy‑director, etc.) to share status and get feedback.
• Provide feedback and value‑added recommendations and communicate effectively with customers and managers to anticipate, identify, and eliminate project deficiencies or issues.
• Communicate and meet frequently with the customer(s) to anticipate emerging requirements and develop effective support solutions.
• Partner with Talent Acquisition to attract, recruit, and retain team members who meet or exceed customer requirements and Odyssey's high standards.
• Plan and budget for all resources required to develop, motivate, and reward team members and staff to achieve and recognize employee accomplishment and retention goals.
• Work with the Contracting Officer Representative and PMs to ensure that needed funding is obligated.
• Delivered monthly status reports and vacancy CDRLs, reviewed quarterly and annual surveillance, and assisted with other contract deliverables.
• Track costs and compare them to established budgets monthly, conducting variance analyses as required.

Employee Relations

• Provide guidance, feedback, and coaching in support of employee development.
• Identify and help satisfy development needs, advocate for and project budget requirements to meet those needs.
• Develop and document personal and professional development goals that support individual, project, and organizational goals.
• Work with the Odyssey Business Development and Proposal team to promote and enable company growth by developing and supporting business…