LRKC Lead Test Manager SME

Position Summary

Odyssey has an exciting opportunity for an SME‑level ABMS/LRKC Lead Test Manager to support 96 CTG Detachment 2, ABMS/LRKC Combined Test Force at Eglin AFB, FL. This senior‑level role provides systems engineering, integration, and test & evaluation expertise across advanced battle management and long‑range 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 cross‑functional collaboration across government and contractor teams.

This is a full‑time, 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, self‑organizing cross‑functional 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 C4

ISR 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 system‑of‑systems 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 multi‑discipline technical problems holistically against system requirements

Proficiency with Office 365 (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, SharePoint)
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