LRKC Lead Test Manager SME
Job Locations
US-FL-Niceville
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2026-9472
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Category |
Test & Evaluation
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Type |
Full Time
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Biweekly Hours |
80
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Location : Name
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Eglin AFB
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Position Summary
Odyssey has an exciting opportunity for an SMElevel ABMS/LRKC Lead Test Manager to support 96 CTG Detachment 2, ABMS/LRKC Combined Test Force at Eglin AFB, FL. This seniorlevel role provides systems engineering, integration, and test & evaluation expertise across advanced battle management and longrange kill chain capabilities. The Test Manager will serve as the senior T&E SME, enabling integrated test concepts, synchronized developmental and operational test execution, and crossfunctional collaboration across government and contractor teams.
This is a fulltime, onsite position at Eglin AFB, FL, with CONUS/OCONUS travel up to 30%.
Responsibilities
Duties include, but not limited to:
Provide systems engineering support as a technical advisor on the Advanced Battle Management System (ABMS) program
- Serve as the senior T&E SME, mentoring across LRKC Combined Test Force efforts to design initial test concepts and plan integrated testing with contractor, developmental, and operational teams
- Collaborate within an Agile, selforganizing crossfunctional environment; conduct analyses at all system levels including concept, design, integration & test, installation, operation, and sustainment
- Assist with evaluating interfaces and data exchanges for complex C4ISR systems
- Interact with System Program Offices, other military services, and development contractors
- Assist in developing system requirements, performance measures, design constraints, functional capabilities, test criteria, and metrics
- Conduct data analysis and apply systems engineering knowledge in support of T&E, logistics, sustainment, operations analyses, technical studies, program security, and related activities
- Support DT&E, OT, FDE, RRT, and test readiness certifications; identify deficiencies, verify compliance, and assess system stability across configurations
- Prepare, execute, review, and analyze test plans, procedures, metrics, and reports throughout the software development lifecycle
- Develop and write methods of tests, CONOPS, test cases, test objectives and procedures, test directives, technical or letter reports, requirement analyses, and other test documentation as needed
Qualifications
Citizenship: Must be a US citizen Minimum Required Qualifications Clearance: Active Top Secret; SCI required Education: Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline (experience may substitute for education) Years of Experience: 12+ years of relevant experience
- Experience in T&E and/or system engineering disciplines
- Experience with system integration, software integration/test, interface analysis, or similar technical fields
- Networking knowledge across OSI layers and common protocols
- Strong communication and documentation development skills
- Proficiency with Office 365 applications
Preferred Qualifications Clearance: TS/SCI Education: Master's degree
- Experience with Agile software development
- Experience with SysML/UML and MBSE concepts
- Understanding of DoD acquisition lifecycle and AF T&E methodologies
- Knowledge of system development lifecycle, architecture, configuration, and cybersecurity methods
- Understanding of APIs and systemofsystems environments
- Familiarity with application software concepts, emerging technologies, and IT system analyses
Technical Skills
- Knowledge of T&E principles and processes
- Experience in system integration, system analysis & design, software integration & test, or related technical domains
- Understanding of system interfaces and Interface Control Documents (ICDs)
- Experience with networking principles (OSI model, DNS, DHCP, TCP/IP, routing, switching, HTTP)
- Ability to evaluate multidiscipline technical problems holistically against system requirements
- Proficiency with Office 365 (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, SharePoint)
- Preferred experience with:
- Agile software development practices - SysML/UML or other MBSE methods - DoD acquisition lifecycle and AF C2 test methodologies (DODI 5000.89 / DAFI 99103) - API integration and systemofsystems environments - IT systems analysis and emerging technology evaluation
Interpersonal Skills
- Effective oral and written communication skills
- Ability to work comfortably within a team environment
- Strong interpersonal skills for collaboration with SPOs, services, contractors, and crossfunctional teams
- High initiative, selfmotivation, and ability to work with minimal supervision
- Ability to mentor others and guide crossfunctional testing activities
Additional Information
Location: Eglin AFB, FL
Work Environment: Onsite
Job Status: FullTime
Travel: 30% CONUS/OCONUS TDYs #LI-EW1 #TMAS3 #CTG
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 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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