Odyssey Systems has an exciting opportunity for a Senior Test Managerproviding support to the Air Force Life Cycle Management Center/PEO Digital Directorate (AFLCMC/HB). The Air Force Program Execution Office for PEO Digital (AFPEO/HB) has the collective Air Force Materiel Command (AFMC) mission responsibility to manage and execute the modernization, development, testing, production, fielding, and sustainment of the PEO Digital portfolio, which includes over 130 programs for the United States Air Force (USAF) and foreign allies. AFLCMC/PEO Digital Directorate is headquartered at Hanscom Air Force Base, MA with geographically separated operating units CONUS and OCONUS.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 at Eglin AFB, FL.Duties include, but not limited to:Documenting the review, test concept development, test methodology development, test plan development, test execution, and test reporting, data reduction and analysis, and end- user operational testingUsing design of experiments methods to plan and conduct test programsIndependently prepare (or advise others in the preparation of) criteria, computation/analyses, specifications, cost estimates test plans, and technical reports in the specific area of technical expertiseSelect and apply engineering techniques and procedures to analyze and evaluate specific problem, data, or other features of the work which are broad in scope and complexityReview and evaluate the quantity, quality, and overall adequacy of results and conclusions drawn from accomplishment of test engineering tasksDevise new and innovative approaches to problems encountered, and accomplish assigned tasks with efficiency, timeliness, and thoroughnessEvaluate the configuration, capability, and operational relevance of test environments and ensure they are properly available for the thorough testing of software releases (e.g. fault insertion/fault identification)Deconflict schedule conflicts between multiple releases, providing high quality analysis and recommendations to the program test leadOperate with general instructions; but select portions of work are reviewed in detail to measure adequacy of approach, execution, and presentationProvide T&E technical and engineering support by documenting the review, test concept development, test methodology development, test plan development, test execution, and test reporting, data reduction and analysis, and end-user operational testingUtilize and apply Design of Experiments methods to plan and conduct test programs.Prepare (or advise others in the preparation of) criteria, computation/analyses, specifications, cost estimates test plans, and technical reports in the specific area of technical expertiseSelect and apply engineering techniques and procedures to analyze and evaluate specific problem, data, or other features of the work which are broad in scope and complexity.Review and evaluate the quantity, quality, and overall adequacy of results and conclusions drawn from accomplishment of test engineering tasksDevelop new and innovative approaches to problems encountered, and accomplish assigned tasks with efficiency, timeliness, and thoroughnessEvaluate the configuration, capability, and operational relevance of test environments and ensure they are properly available for the thorough testing of software releases (e.g. fault insertion/fault identification)De-conflict schedule conflicts between multiple releases, providing high quality analysis and recommendations to the program test leadCitizenship: Must be a US citizenMinimum Required QualificationsClearance:Must have and be able to maintain a Top Secret level ClearancePreferred QualificationsClearance:Top Secret level clearanceEducation:Bachelor's or Master's Degree in a professional engineering disciplineYears of experience:8 years of directly related experience with 5 years in a DoD settingTest Manager's Course certification or course completion desiredExperience with Agile methods, including testing methods for CI/CD, DevSecOps and DevOpsExperience with DoD Test and ProcessesUnderstanding of cloud architectures and impacts to testing methodsAdditional InformationLocation: Eglin AFB, FL#LI-DD1Odyssey Systemsis 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.Please note: 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.Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
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Senior Test Manager