Senior Test Manager

Odyssey Systems Consulting Group, Ltd. • Dayton, OH

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Odyssey is hiring a Senior Test Manager to support the AFLCMC/WIU Fixed Wing Branch at Wright Patterson AFB, Ohio. The role supports SOF/PR C-130 modernization and sustainment efforts by planning, coordinating, and overseeing developmental, operational, and integration test activities. The position provides advisory support to Government program offices and coordinates with program management, engineering, logistics, airworthiness, and operational stakeholders to support test planning and execution.

Requirements

• Must be a U.S. citizen.
• Must have a Secret clearance.
• One of the following education and experience combinations: a master's or doctorate degree in a related field and 10 years of related experience, including 5 years in the DoD; a bachelor's degree in a related field and 12 years of related experience, including 5 years in the DoD; or 15 years of directly related experience, including 8 years in the DoD.
• Experience developing, coordinating, and executing T&E strategies, TEMPs, and test management documentation for DoD acquisition programs.
• Ability to plan, integrate, and oversee developmental testing, operational testing, and test readiness activities supporting acquisition milestone and fielding decisions.
• Experience organizing and facilitating Integrated Test Teams, working groups, and cross-functional coordination among engineering, program management, logistics, and operational stakeholders.
• Knowledge of DAFMAN 63-119, OTRRs, test schedule development, risk management, and acquisition documentation for Air Force weapon system test activities.
• Ability to communicate technical concepts, test results, risks, and recommendations clearly to Government leadership, engineers, operators, and other stakeholders.
• Ability to work effectively across Integrated Test Teams and coordinate among program management, engineering, logistics, operational users, and external organizations.
• Strong meeting facilitation and consensus-building skills, including the ability to lead working groups, resolve issues, and drive actions across diverse stakeholders.
• Ability to identify test challenges, evaluate impacts, develop risk mitigation strategies, and provide sound recommendations.

Responsibilities

• Support development of Test and Evaluation (T&E) strategies, plans, and management approaches for acquisition programs.
• Assist with preparing, coordinating, and staffing 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.
• Advise Government program offices on developing, integrating, and maintaining test schedules for acquisition and modernization efforts.
• Coordinate with program management, engineering, logistics, airworthiness, and operational stakeholders to support test planning and execution.
• Track test-related action items, risks, schedules, and deliverables to support 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.

Benefits

• OdysseyCares supports charitable giving through direct donations, an employer match program, and volunteering events.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior