Test and Evaluation Specialist

Position Summary

Evergreen (Pipeline) Requisition

This requisition is used to build a pipeline of qualified candidates for future opportunities. While there may not be an immediate opening, candidates will be considered as positions become available based on their qualifications and program needs.

Odyssey is seeking experienced Test and Evaluation Specialists to join our talent community for anticipated opportunities supporting the Air Force Life Cycle Management Center (AFLCMC) Armament Directorate and other Department of Defense (DoD) acquisition programs.

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.

Responsibilities

Duties 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

Qualifications

Citizenship

Must be a U.S. citizen

Minimum Required Qualifications

Clearance: Secret

Education and experience:

• Journeyman: Associate’s degree and 10 years of relevant experience; OR Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field and 7 years of relevant experience
• Senior: 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 Qualifications

Clearance: Top Secret (TS) or TS/SCI

Certifications:

• 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 Information

Location:Eglin AFB, FL

Travel:May be required up to 10–20% depending on program needs

Work Environment:On-site

This is an evergreen position designed to pro-actively identify and engage highly qualified candidates for future openings across Odyssey’s portfolio of acquisition and program management support efforts. While this role is not currently tied to a specific contract, selected candidates may be considered for upcoming positions based on their experience, qualifications, and program needs.

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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.

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