May 1, 2025
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Join us on May 15th for the Odyssey All Hands 3RD Thursday!
This month’s event will feature IT’s Bobby King presenting on Odyssey’s ongoing Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC). CMMC is the framework that aims to ensure that IT systems used by contractors of the United States Department of Defense (DoD) are compliant with mandatory IT security requirements.
A few key points about CMMC:
- CMMC verifies compliance with security requirements.
- CMMC strengthens accountability for prime contractors to ensure security across their supply chain.
- CMMC provides assurance that contractors and subcontractors meet DoD’s cybersecurity requirements.
- CMMC establishes a unified standard for assessing and enhancing cybersecurity posture.
Check your Outlook calendar for the invite—we look forward to seeing you there!
Please remember to join our monthly All Hands 3rd Thursday Meetings, where we highlight company news and a different part of our business on a rotating basis. Invitations for all 2025 3rd Thursday sessions should be on your Odyssey calendar.
At the end of each 3rd Thursday session, Odyssey’s Executive Leadership Team will answer questions from team members—you can submit your questions and / or suggestions using the button below.
Check out the Spring 2025 Edition of the Journey Employee Newsletter!
Read about the NC3 Program, Group Highlights, Behind the Scenes, Out & About, A Day in the Life, Who’s Movin’ on Up, Employee Milestones, News & Events, and Leadership Q&A!
Odyssey Welcomes Dave Dudley to The Team as our new Executive Director of Contracts and Compliance
Dave will oversee all of our contractual and corporate compliance functions, leading operational integrity, regulatory alignment, and risk mitigation across our contracting portfolio. He reports directly to Chief Financial Officer Kevin Connolly and is based in our Wakefield, MA, Corporate Headquarters office.
Dave brings nearly 25 years of experience in the federal government and active-duty Air Force, leading contracting officers, pricing experts, and project managers. Most recently, he served as the Senior Director of Assisted Acquisition Service for Army customers at the General Services Administration, where he led a team of more than 70 contracting staff members who managed over $7 billion in contracts for Army organizations.
Welcome to Odyssey, Dave!
OdysseyCares—Giving Back to Our Communities Through Donations, Volunteering, and Sponsorships
The OdysseyCares Volunteering Program allows Odyssey employees, their families, and friends to come together to support different causes. Visit the OdysseyCares web page to see how you can participate in initiatives that give back to our communities.
To participate in the new Employer Donation Match Program:
- Please complete the Employer Donation Match Form or submit via email to odysseyap@odysseyconsult.com.
- A copy of your donation receipt must accompany your response along with proof that the organization is a 501 (c)(3) nonprofit organization.
- After a review, the Odyssey Accounts Payable team will process a matching donation to the organization you support (up to $500 per employee annually).
For more information about OdysseyCares, please check out our web page for upcoming volunteer events, or send an email to odysseycares@odysseyconsult.com.
Security Connection Newsletter
Odyssey’s Security Department is here to help, so please don’t hesitate to reach out with any questions or concerns. Check your Outlook inbox for the 2025 Spring Security Connection Email from Odyssey Director of Security, Michael Laurie (michaellaurie@odysseyconsult.com). We welcome your feedback, especially if questions arise after reviewing the newsletter. An item from the Spring issue:
Email Words that Could Signal a Scam
“Act fast.” Two simple words, but the FBI is warning computer users to think of them as a bright-red flag—and a waving one at that. The phrase is commonly used by scammers to create a sense of urgency in email recipients. The scammers’ goal is to pressure victims into clicking links, opening attachments, or sharing sensitive information without thinking first. In the age of AI, spotting phishing messages is harder than ever—criminals use the tech to write persuasive messages that can fool even experts. The days of sloppy phishing emails riddled with typos and poor grammar are gone.
It’s important to train yourself to look for not only “act fast” but to be aware of similar red flags:
- “Act now”
- “Security alert”
- “Your account is frozen”
- “We couldn’t deliver your package”
Odyssey’s Security Department is here to help. Please don’t hesitate to reach out with any questions or concerns to Director of Security, Michael Laurie (michaellaurie@odysseyconsult.com).
Benefits Spotlight: Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Life has its share of ups and downs—and sometimes you may need a little help navigating through the “downs.” Odyssey’s Employee Assistance Program—EmployeeConnect—offers an array of confidential services to help you and your loved ones meet the challenges that life, work, and relationships can bring.
EmployeeConnect counselors are experienced and credentialed. When you call the toll-free line, you’ll talk to an experienced professional who will provide counseling, work / life advice, and referrals. All counselors hold master’s degrees, with broad-based clinical skills and at least three years of experience in counseling. To speak with an EmployeeConnect specialist call: 888.628.4824
EmployeeConnect Is:
- Company sponsored—provided 24 / 7 at no charge to you
- Strictly confidential
EmployeeConnect Provides:
- Unlimited phone access to legal, financial, and work-life services
- In-person help with short term issues
- Up to five* sessions per person, per issue, per year
*In California, up to three sessions in six months, starting with initial contact by employee.
