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Odyssey News and Awards
Recent Contract Awards
October 2023
Odyssey, as a subcontractor to NSI (Naval Systems, Inc.), won the NAVAIR Sustainment Group, Product Support Management / Integration (PSMI) PMA-265 recompete Task Order (TO). This work provides Integrated Logistics Support (ILS) program management and logistics support services for the acquisition and sustainment of the full F/A-18 E/F and EA-18G aircraft life cycle, and its weapons systems, system of systems, sub-systems, and support equipment.
Along with our teammates at Parsons Corporation, Odyssey was awarded the Walter Reed Army Institute of Research (WRAIR) Biologics Research & Development (BR&D) contract. This contract allows Odyssey to continue supporting research at WRAIR for the warfighter with full-spectrum biologics countermeasures research and development involving molecular biology, protein biochemistry, biotechnology, parasitology, virology, and immunology.
Odyssey, along with our teammates at ITSC, was awarded the Air Combat Command (ACC) Acquisition Management and Integration Center (AMIC) Unified Communications Support contract. This work expands our footprint in ACC by providing the ACC/A6 with technical expertise for cybersecurity awareness, the DoD Risk Management Framework (RMF), and system/enclave Assess and Authorize (A&A).
Company Recognition
November 2023
Odyssey once again made the MilitaryTimes Best for Vets Employers List! Best for Vets is a sought-after distinction in which Military Times recognizes organizations for 
their programs and policies that support veterans’ post-military careers.
Odyssey was recognized by Deltek as a Top 20 Small Business for NAICS Series 5417xx for Prime Spending in the Scientific Research & Development Services in 2023!
February 2024
The Theater Battle Control Division (AFLCMC/HBD) at Hanscom AFB, MA received the 2023 Air Force Life Cycle Management Center (AFLCMC) Acquisition Management Award for “Outstanding Program Office,” honored as THE BEST program office within AFLCMC for 2023!
AFLCMC/HBD now competes at AFMC level. Over 28K AFLCMC airmen, civilian, and contractor employees perform the center’s mission from 9 major locations and dozens of smaller sites. AFLCMC provides oversight of a $310+ billion portfolio—including modernization, sustainment, and airworthiness of all 5,500 aircraft across the USAF. AFLCMC directorates manage over 25K contracting actions valued at $35+ billion. The Odyssey Team represents ~40 % of the workforce in HBD!
New Odyssey Videos Coming Soon!
Kate Copley, Director of Talent Acquisition, and Erin Butt, Director of Proposals & Marketing, visited the production set where Odyssey’s new video series is being created! Over the next few months, we’ll be releasing a series of videos, each with a different focus. These videos will be shared on our website and social media platforms, as well as at conferences and events!
Core Values Award
Congratulations to Don Stevens, Special Warfare Subject Matter Expert in our Aviation Group for winning the Odyssey Core Values Award for 2023! And additional Congratulations to the other award finalists, Leah Pfeifle, Associate Program Manager, C5ISR, and Judy Poli, Payroll Manager.
The Core Values Award was created to recognize employees who consistently embody and convey Odyssey’s core values of Commitment, Ambition, and Respect.
Leah Pfeifle
Associate Program Manager, C5ISR
How long have you worked at Odyssey?
5 years, I started as a temp in Talent Acquisition filling in for someone on maternity leave.
What one word would you use to describe Odyssey?
Opportunity
What other jobs have you had?
I have worked many places, but I’d say the most interesting job I’ve had was at a tiny vintage clothing store putting together award-winning costumes for events and for the theater. It was interesting getting to know people, how they see themselves and how they see themselves as others. You could say I got to know myself during this time. 🙂
Where are you from originally?
A small town in Washington State
Don Stevens
Special Warfare SME-III
How long have you worked at Odyssey?
Three years, four months
What one word would you use to describe Odyssey?
Growing
What other jobs have you had?
Active-duty USAF: Combat Control (CCT) Superintendent, CCT Standardizations & Evaluations, SOCCENT J3, Security Forces, and Criminal Investigations
Where are you from originally?
Cincinnati, OH
Judy Poli
Payroll Manager
How long have you worked at Odyssey?
6 years
What one word would you use to describe Odyssey?
Evolving
What other jobs have you had?
Coat Check Girl, Newspaper Delivery Route, Cashier, Babysitter, Cash Department Head, Invoice specialist, Accounts Payable Manager, Disbursements Manager
Where are you from originally?
Born and grew up in Chelsea, MA, now live in Melrose with my husband and dog Holly.
Congratulations to the 31 Odyssey employees who were recognized by their peers as those who embody the principles of our Core Values and exemplify Commitment, Ambition, and Respect every day as they carry out their daily activities.
Beth Adams
Corporate
Alex Agnello
Systems
Ken Aldrich
Aviation
Amanda Alt
C5ISR
Ariella Brown
Aviation
Morgan Brown
C5ISR
Ronald Charette
Aviation
Kate Copley
Corporate
John Dionne
C5ISR
Justin Fletcher
S&MD
Sydney Huck
Aviation
Mitch Kasberg
Corporate
Bob Miller
S&MD
Stephanie Mills
C5ISR
Dolores Mintere
S&MD
William Morris
C5ISR
Adam Morton
Corporate
Sara Mullen
Corporate
Mary Natches
C5ISR
Kim Palano
Corporate
Leah Pfeifle
C5ISR
Judy Poli
Corporate
Christian Randall
S&MD
Phil Resca
C5ISR
Judy Ryan
C5ISR
Jessica Sherman
Corporate
Rebecca Spooner
Medical
Don Stevens
Aviation
Dani Vance
Corporate
Ping Wang
Medical
Lisa Wilkinson
Corporate
Don’t forget about ERIN!
ERIN is more than just our new Employee Referral Invitation Network! Log in and set up your profile to grow your career at Odyssey. ERIN features an Internal Mobility tool that you can use to customize your profile and find internal roles that fit your experience. You can browse openings by location, business unit, or required skills to find your next step at Odyssey!
Google to Microsoft Migration
Thank you to everyone for making the migration from Google to Microsoft Migration a success! The migration is complete, and all Google systems and accounts have been deactivated. If you have any questions or issues, the Help Desk site has an abundance of resources for navigating the new MS environment.
Notable Promotions and New Hires
October 2023
Odyssey welcomes Robert Thomas as the new Director for the Huntsville market! Rob brings decades of industry, military operational, and acquisition experience, as well as significant portfolio management experience. We’re excited to have Rob and can’t wait to see how he grows with Odyssey!
November 2023
Adam Morton was selected as Odyssey’s new Executive Director of our Technical Center. Adam brings over 20 years of demonstrated leadership and technical expertise with influence coming from the Aviation, Cybersecurity, and Intelligence domains. He is a retired Senior Chief Warrant Officer, with deep subject matter expertise in both the manned and unmanned segments of Aviation. Adam comes to the Tech Center coming off his most recent role with Odyssey as the Director of Strategic Capture—Aviation.
Under Adam’s leadership, the mission and trajectory of the Tech Center has been adjusted to build a comprehensive team of Solution Architects that are technical leaders across the entire organization. The Technical Center’s mission is to sustain long-term technical excellence, create cross-group awareness and synergy, ensure organizational growth, and encourage thought leadership. The foundation of the Technical Center is built upon team engagement, shared trust, and vision. We are focused on predictive and proactive alignment of resources, continuous feedback, and producing highly adaptable technical content. If you are interested in getting involved with the Technical Center, contact the Tech Center at TechnicalCenter@odysseyconsult.com.
January 2024
Odyssey is excited to welcome Dave McMillan as the new Operations Director of the HBZ Directorate. He is one of the initial members of our new location in Clearfield, Utah supporting Hill Air Force Base. In his off time, Dave spends time with his family traveling and playing with his grandchildren, as well as supporting his community and church service. Dave is excited to work with our team to support the warfighter and knows what Odyssey does makes a difference!
A Second Colorado Springs Office
At the request of our SSC/SZG customer, Odyssey has opened a second office in Colorado Springs at 2424 Garden of the Gods Road. This office will house our Space Domain Awareness Acquisition Delta (SSC/SZG) contractor personnel in Colorado Springs.
This new 32,000 sf office provides us with the ability to host ~200 personnel and is situated in a location close to other vital Space Domain work currently being executed and enables potential expansion capabilities for future work planned in this area in the near future.
Our new office is in a phenomenal location that is close to the beautiful Garden of the Gods Park and also offers superb amenities and spacious meeting rooms. Most importantly, this office has been designed with state-of-the-art infrastructure featuring several conference rooms, an Executive Leadership area, and in the future will have an Assembly Area with many conveniences found in today’s modern offices to make this an exciting place to come to work. We are all very excited about this the new space and the continued growth for Odyssey!
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