Test and Evaluation Specialist (Evergreen)

Odyssey Systems Consulting Group, Ltd.; Florida; On-site; USD 95,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Odyssey Systems Consulting Group, Ltd. is building a talent community for DoD AFLCMC/EB at Eglin AFB, FL. We seek experienced Test and Evaluation Specialists to support planning, development, and execution of test activities across the acquisition lifecycle.

Candidates will assess system performance, verify requirements, and deliver test reports and decision materials. U.S. citizenship and Secret clearance required; on-site work with potential travel up to 20% may be involved.

Qualifications

• U.S. citizenship and ability to obtain Secret clearance.
• Journeyman or Senior levels require formal education and years of relevant DoD experience.
• Experience supporting test and evaluation activities within DoD acquisition programs.
• Experience supporting developmental and/or operational test events.

Responsibilities

• Support test and evaluation activities across all phases of the DoD acquisition lifecycle.
• Develop, review, and coordinate TEMP, Test Plans, Test Reports, and Evaluation Reports.
• Coordinate with engineering and program management to align test objectives with requirements.
• Analyze test data and prepare leadership briefings and decision materials.

Skills

Test planning/execution

Requirements verification

Data analysis

Documentation coordination

Cross-functional teamwork

Communication skills

Education

Associate's degree

Bachelor's degree in a relevant field

Tools

TEMP familiarity

Test instrumentation

DAWIA Level II/III certification

Job description

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 at various levels to join our talent community for anticipated opportunities supporting the Air Force Life Cycle Management Center Armament Directorate (AFLCMC/EB) 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.

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 (level 2): Associate's degree and 10 years of relevant experience; OR Bachelor's degree in a relevant field and 7 years of relevant experience
• Senior (level 3): 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: TS/SCI
• Certifications:
• DAWIA Level II or III in Test and Evaluation or equivalent
• 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 depending on program needs (est 20%)

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.

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 workpla