Senior Test Manager

Odyssey has an exciting opportunity for an experienced Senior Test and Evaluation (T&E) Specialist supporting an Air Force acquisition mission at Eglin AFB, FL specifically focused on the sustainment and modernization of Mission Planning Systems. The candidate will provide T&E technical and engineering support across the full test spectrum to include concept development, methodology development, plan development, execution, and reporting, including data reduction and analysis and end-user operational testing.

The Mission Planning Division (AFLCMC/C3M) consists of multiple Acquisition Category (ACAT) III and SWAP Acquisition Pathway Automated Information System (AIS) development and modernization programs. The Division is responsible for delivering enterprise mission planning software (MPS) for all AF aviation platforms. MPS is a single, modular system of software air navigation planning applications to support new aircraft Operational Flight Programs (OFPs), avionics upgrades and additional weapons integration to support the Joint Warfighter. MPS connects two worlds: the databases necessary to command and control forces (Air Tasking Order (ATO), targeting databases, threat databases, terrain and feature databases, aeronautical flight information file databases, etc.); and the information required by the aircraft weapons/avionics and the aircrew mission folders containing mission critical information. A mission planning suite includes the software, hardware, and linkages to the global grid necessary to plan, develop, and share mission plans and provide the required mission data to the aircraft avionics.

This is a full time position located at Eglin AFB, Niceville, FL.

Duties include, but are not limited to:

• Provide T&E technical and engineering support across the full test spectrum to include concept development, methodology development, plan development, execution, and reporting, data reduction and analysis, and end-user operational testing
• Support enterprise engagement with various stakeholders to include but not limited to DOT&E, AFOTEC, MAJCOM Requirement and Training Offices, numerous aircraft Program Offices, etc.
• Execute under Agile software development practices such as Scrum and Kanban.
• Utilize software solutions such as JIRA, Confluence, Robot Framework, Cypress, and Test Complete to support complex product development and testing requirements.
• Prepare (or advise others in the preparation of) criteria, computation/analyses, specifications, cost estimates, test plans, and technical reports in the specific area of technical expertise
• Select and apply engineering techniques and procedures to analyze and evaluate specific problems, data, or other features of the work which are broad in scope and complexity
• Review and evaluate the quantity, quality, and overall adequacy of results and conclusions drawn from accomplishment of test engineering tasks
• Develop new and innovative approaches to problems encountered and accomplish assigned tasks with efficiency, timeliness, and thoroughness
• Evaluate the configuration, capability, and operational relevance of test environments and ensure they are properly available for thorough testing of software releases (e.g., fault insertion/fault identification)
• Facilitate Test Planning meetings in support of integrated product releases and agile cadences

Citizenship: Must be a US citizen

Minimum Required Qualifications

Clearance: Must have and be able to maintain an Active Top Secret clearance (SCI will be pursued after hiring)

Preferred Qualifications:

Education and experience:Bachelor’s in Related Discipline +15 years Relevant Experience; OR Associate’s +20 years Relevant Experience

Technical Skills

• Test concept development and test methodology development
• Test plan development, test execution, and test reporting
• Data reduction and analysis
• End-user operational testing support
• Design of Experiments application for test planning and execution
• Engineering techniques and procedures for complex problem/data analysis
• Test environment configuration and operational relevance evaluation
• Software release test support (fault insertion/fault identification)
• Schedule de-confliction support across multiple releases
• Prior USAF aircrew experience is highly desired

Interpersonal Skills

• Ability to develop innovative approaches to complex test problems
• Strong attention to quality, adequacy, and completeness of test results and conclusions
• Ability to deliver thorough, timely, and efficient task execution
• Ability to provide clear analysis and recommendations to program test leadership

Additional Information

Location: Eglin AFB, FL

Travel: Occasional travel will be required at the customer's discretion

This is an onsite position

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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