LRKC Lead Test Manager SME
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 27, 2026. First seen by Alion on Oct 26, 2026.
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 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 Qualificatio ns
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)
- 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 99-103)- API integration and system-of-systems 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 cross-functional teams
- High initiative, self-motivation, and ability to work with minimal supervision
- Ability to mentor others and guide cross-functional testing activities
Additional Information
Location: Eglin AFB, FL
Work Environment: Onsite
Job Status: Full-Time
Travel: 30% CONUS/OCONUS TDYs
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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.
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