Senior Test Manager

Odyssey Systems has an exciting opportunity for a Senior Test Manager within our AFLCMC/HBG group. The C2ISR Division is responsible for a diverse portfolio that provides "cradle-to grave" support for the U-2 aircraft, E-8C Joint Surveillance Target Attack Radar System (JSTARS) aircraft, Air Force Distributed Common Ground System (AF DCGS), the Integrated Broadcast Service (IBS) system and other C2ISR programs as they transition to sustainment. The C2ISR Division provides worldwide life cycle support across the spectrum of the C2ISR capabilities based enterprise; including supply, distribution, materiel management, acquisition, system engineering and maintenance, financial planning and budgeting, security, flight test, and contracting functions. The Global Network Systems (GNS) Branch (AFLCMC/ HBGW), located at Hanscom AFB, MA, is one of the numerous branches within the C2ISR Division and reports directly to the C2ISR/HBG Senior Materiel Leader. EPASS support is required to execute the major GNS programs in support of the C2ISR Division, to include: AF DCGS Network Infrastructure Transformation (NIT), Extended Tether Program (ETP), and Global Command and Control System – Air Force Infrastructure (GCCS-AF (I)).

The candidate will provide Systems Engineering assistance that applies a broad theoretical and practical knowledge of system engineering to the acquisition process. The candidate will also provide engineering support in the design, operation, and sustainment of systems and components that cover tasks throughout the acquisition life cycle (requirements analysis through system disposal).

This is a full time position located at Hanscom Air Force Base, MA

This role will provide Test Manager support for test planning, validation, and verification activities. The position ensures compliance with DoD, Air Force, HB, and AFLCMC test plans, policies, instructions, and procedures while supporting test execution across varying program phases, including development and sustainment cycles.

This role will also support test reporting through documentation of test events and conduct technical reviews of engineering documentation to ensure system performance and requirements are validated.

Duties include but not limited to:

Test Planning & Documentation

• Prepare test plans and procedures supporting program test activities.
• Develop Test and Evaluation Master Plans (TEMPs).
• Prepare and review test analyses and reports.
• Develop Test & Evaluation (T&E) segments of acquisition documentation.

Test Execution & Monitoring

• Monitor and support execution of test events.
• Support certification testing activities, including Joint Interoperability Test Center testing.
• Support training required to execute test activities.
• Support execution of test cases, evaluations, and demonstrations.
• Support collection of test data during developmental and operational test events.

Technical Review & Analysis

• Review and analyze design documentation, including engineering drawings and specifications.
• Review and analyze engineering performance and technical analysis reports.
• Review and analyze measures of effectiveness and measures of suitability.
• Review and analyze engineering performance predictions.
• Review and analyze trade-off studies.
• Support Functional and Physical Configuration Audits (FCA/PCA).

Training & Knowledge Transfer

• Teach test engineering and test management courses as required.

Citizenship: Must be a US citizen

Minimum Required Qualifications

Clearance: Must have and be able to maintain a Top Secret level Clearance

Preferred Qualifications

Education: Bachelor's or Master's Degree in a professional engineering discipline

Years of experience: 8 years of directly related experience with 5 years in a DoD setting

• Test Manager's Course certification or course completion desired
• Experience with Agile methods, including testing methods for CI/CD, DevSecOps and DevOps
• Experience with DoD Test and Processes
• Understanding of cloud architectures and impacts to testing methods

Additional Information

Location: Hanscom AFB, MA

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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.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

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.

This position is filled through continuous recruitment and will remain open until a sufficient pool of applications has been received.

Hired applicants may be eligible for benefits, including but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, Tricare supplement, short-term disability, long-term disability, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, employee assistance program, learning and development benefit, paid time off, and holidays.

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