Position SummaryOdyssey is seeking an experienced
Senior Test and Evaluation Specialist to support the Air Force Life Cycle Management Center Weapons Superiority division (AFLCMC/EBU) at
Eglin AFB, FL.
Our Test and Evaluation Specialists support the government with planning, developing, and executing test and evaluation activities for weapons systems and associated equipment across the acquisition lifecycle. They assess system performance, verify requirements, and ensure systems meet operational effectiveness, suitability, and survivability requirements through developmental and operational testing.
ResponsibilitiesDuties include, but not limited to:
- Support test and evaluation activities across all phases of the DoD acquisition lifecycle (Materiel Solution Analysis through Operations & Support)
- Develop, review, and coordinate Test and Evaluation documentation, including:
- Test and Evaluation Master Plans (TEMP)
- Test Plans, Test Reports, and Evaluation Reports
- Requirements Verification Matrices (RVM)
- Plan and support developmental test (DT) and operational test (OT) activities
- Coordinate with engineering, program management, and operational stakeholders to ensure test objectives align with program requirements
- Support test event planning, execution, data collection, and analysis
- Evaluate system performance against requirements, including effectiveness, suitability, and survivability
- Identify test risks and develop mitigation strategies
- Support test readiness reviews and milestone reviews
- Analyze test data and provide recommendations to improve system performance and program outcomes
- Prepare and deliver test reports, briefings, and decision support materials to leadership
QualificationsCitizenship: Must be a US CitizenClearance: Current Secret clearance
Education and experience:- Associate's degree and 20 years of relevant experience; OR Bachelor's degree in a relevant field and 15 years of relevant experience
- Experience supporting test and evaluation activities within DoD acquisition programs
- Experience supporting developmental and/or operational test events
Preferred QualificationsCertifications:- DAWIA Level II or III in Test and Evaluation or equivalent
Experience:- Experience supporting AFLCMC or other Air Force acquisition organizations
- Experience with armament systems (air-to-air, air-to-surface munitions, missiles, or related systems)
- Experience supporting Foreign Military Sales (FMS) programs
- Strong knowledge of DoD test and evaluation processes and DoDI 5000 series
- Experience developing and reviewing TEMP and other test documentation
Technical Skills- Test planning, execution, and analysis (DT/OT)
- Requirements verification and validation
- Test data collection and analysis
- Familiarity with test tools, instrumentation, and data systems
- Risk management and mitigation planning
- Understanding of system performance evaluation and reporting
Interpersonal Skills- Ability to work independently and as part of a cross-functional team
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to coordinate across engineering, program management, and operational stakeholders
- Attention to detail and ability to manage competing priorities
Additional InformationLocation: Eglin AFB, FL
Travel: May be required depending on program needs (approximately 30%)
Work Environment: On-site
#LI-MB1
