Senior Test Manager

Position Summary

Odyssey 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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Company Overview

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