Position SummaryOdyssey has an exciting opportunity for a Senior Test Manager supporting the AFLCMC/WIU Fixed Wing Branch at Wright Patterson AFB, OH. The Senior Test Manager supports the AFLCMC/WIUM Fixed Wing Branch by planning, coordinating, and overseeing developmental, operational, and integration test activities supporting SOF/PR C-130 modernization and sustainment efforts.
Responsibilities
Duties include, but not limited to:
- Support the development of Test and Evaluation (T&E) strategies, plans, and management approaches for acquisition programs.
- Assist in the preparation, coordination, and staffing of Program Introduction Documents (PIDs) and other test-related acquisition documentation.
- Organize, coordinate, and facilitate Integrated Test Team (ITT) meetings, working groups, and stakeholder engagements.
- Develop, coordinate, and staff Test and Evaluation Master Plans (TEMPs) in support of acquisition program objectives.
- Prepare and maintain DAFMAN 63-119 Operational Test Readiness Review (OTRR) matrices and supporting documentation.
- Provide advisory support to Government program offices in the development, integration, and maintenance of test schedules for acquisition and modernization efforts.
- Coordinate with program management, engineering, logistics, airworthiness, and operational stakeholders to support test planning and execution activities.
- Track test-related action items, risks, schedules, and deliverables to ensure successful execution of developmental and operational test events.
- Assist with test readiness assessments and support acquisition milestone, certification, and fielding decision activities.
- Develop briefing materials, reports, and status updates for Government leadership and test stakeholders.
Qualifications
Minimum Required Qualifications
Citizenship: Must be a US citizen
Clearance: Secret
Education and experience:
- Master’s or Doctorate Degree in a related field and 10 years of related experience in the respective technical / professional discipline being performed, 5 years of which must be in the DoD.
- OR Bachelor’s degree in a related field and 12 years of related experience, 5 of which must be in the DoD.
- OR 15 years of directly related experience, 8 of which must be in the DoD.
Technical Skills
- Test & Evaluation Planning – Experience developing, coordinating, and executing Test and Evaluation (T&E) strategies, Test and Evaluation Master Plans (TEMPs), and test management documentation for DoD acquisition programs.
- Operational & Developmental Test Management – Ability to plan, integrate, and oversee developmental testing (DT), operational testing (OT), and test readiness activities supporting acquisition milestone and fielding decisions.
- Integrated Test Team (ITT) Leadership – Experience organizing and facilitating Integrated Test Teams, working groups, and cross-functional coordination among engineering, program management, logistics, and operational stakeholders.
- Acquisition Test Documentation & Compliance – Knowledge of DAFMAN 63-119, Operational Test Readiness Reviews (OTRRs), test schedule development, risk management, and acquisition documentation required to support Air Force weapon system test activities.
Interpersonal Skills
- Communication Skills – Ability to clearly communicate technical concepts, test results, risks, and recommendations to Government leadership, engineers, operators, and other stakeholders.
- Collaboration & Team Building – Proven ability to work effectively across Integrated Test Teams (ITTs) and coordinate efforts among program management, engineering, logistics, operational users, and external organizations.
- Facilitation & Stakeholder Engagement – Strong meeting facilitation and consensus-building skills with the ability to lead working groups, resolve issues, and drive action across diverse stakeholders.
- Critical Thinking & Problem Solving – Ability to identify test challenges, evaluate impacts, develop risk mitigation strategies, and provide sound recommendations to support program execution and decision-making.
Additional Information
Location: Wright Patterson AFB, OH
Travel: 15%
Remote, Onsite, or Hybrid: Onsite
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