Test and Evaluation Specialist (Evergreen)

Odyssey Systems Consulting Group; Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Odyssey Systems Consulting Group seeks experienced Test and Evaluation Specialists to join our talent community for anticipated opportunities supporting AFLCMC Armament Directorate and other DoD programs. You will plan, develop, and execute TE activities across the acquisition lifecycle, assessing system performance and delivering actionable recommendations.

The role requires DoD TE experience, ability to coordinate with engineering and program management, and strong analytical communication

Qualifications

• U.S. citizenship and SECRET level clearance.
• Experience supporting test and evaluation activities within DoD acquisition programs.
• Experience with developmental and/or operational test events.

Responsibilities

• Support test and evaluation activities across all phases of the DoD acquisition lifecycle (MSA through O&S).
• Develop and coordinate TEMP, Test Plans, Test Reports, and Evaluation Reports.
• Plan and support developmental and operational test activities.
• Coordinate with engineering, program management, and operations to align test objectives with requirements.
• Support test event planning, data collection, and analysis.
• Evaluate performance against requirements and provide recommendations.
• Prepare and deliver test reports, briefings, and leadership materials.

Skills

Test planning

Test execution

Test analysis

Requirements verification

Test data collection

Risk management

Cross-functional collaboration

Documentation and reporting

Education

Bachelor's degree in a relevant field

Associate's degree with 10 years of experience

DoD acquisition experience

Job description

Test and Evaluation Specialist (Evergreen)

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 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

• 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.

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 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