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C3BM functions as the Air Force’s technical, acquisition and sustainment experts providing unique and comprehensive support to the warfighter. The ADE Division is responsible for a vast array of USAF systems to include Electronic Warfare, Range Systems, Range Instrumentation, Air Combat Training and Aircrew Readiness, Command and Control Systems, Advanced Radar Threat Systems, Combat Survivor Evader Locator, P5 Combat Training Systems, Black Switch and Legacy Voice Systems. Furthermore, the ADE Division provides support to depot level sustainment and maintenance efforts, FMS, U.S. Army, Navy, Pacific Air Forces, Air Combat Command (ACC), Air Force Materiel Command (AFMC), and Air Education and Training Command (AETC) on a continuous basis.\nThis is a full time position located at Hill AFB.\nResponsibilities\nDuties include, but not limited to:\nSupport the entire testing lifecycle including test concept and methodology development, detailed test planning, execution, data analysis, and end-user operational testing.\nDevelop and document test plans, criteria, specifications, cost estimates, and technical reports.\nApply Design of Experiments (DoE) techniques to optimize test strategies and resource use.\nEvaluate test environments for configuration accuracy, operational relevance, and availability for fault testing and verification.\nAnalyze and interpret complex data to assess software/hardware performance and draw meaningful conclusions.\nProvide detailed findings, analysis, and recommendations to program leadership and test teams. Identify schedule conflicts between multiple test events/releases and support deconfliction and prioritization.\nApply engineering judgment and develop innovative solutions to address test and evaluation challenges.\nIndependently manage tasks and deliverables, with only limited supervision and periodic detailed review.\nQualifications\nCitizenship: Must be a US citizen\nMinimum Required Qualifications\nClearance: Must hold an active Secret clearance\nPreferred Qualifications:\nEducation: Bachelor’s Degree in a related field and 20 years of experience in the respective technical/professional discipline being performed, 10 of which must be in the DoD OR,\n30+ years of directly related experience, 12 of which must be in the DoD\nTechnical Skills:\nExtensive experience supporting the full test and evaluation lifecycle, including test concept development, test planning, execution, data collection, analysis, verification, validation, and operational testing.\nStrong knowledge of DoD test and evaluation requirements, standards, and acquisition frameworks, including DoDI 5000.02, AFI 63-101/20-101, and lifecycle testing activities supporting defense acquisition programs.\nExpertise in developing comprehensive test plans, procedures, evaluation criteria, technical reports, schedules, and cost estimates to support program objectives and milestone decisions.\nProficient in applying Design of Experiments (DoE) methodologies to optimize test strategies, improve data quality, reduce risk, and maximize resource utilization.\nSkilled in evaluating and validating test environments and system configurations, ensuring operational relevance, accuracy, and readiness for verification and fault-testing activities.\nAdvanced ability to analyze complex software, hardware, and system-performance data, identify trends, assess effectiveness, and provide actionable recommendations to stakeholders.\nExperience supporting systems acquisition and product lifecycle activities, ensuring test strategies align with program schedules, technical requirements, and mission objectives.\nInterpersonal Skills:\nDemonstrates exceptional communication and coordination skills, effectively presenting technical findings, risks, and recommendations to program leadership, engineers, and operational stakeholders.\nExcels in cross-functional collaboration, working closely with engineering, acquisition, cybersecurity, logistics, software, and operational test organizations to achieve testing objectives.\nApplies strong problem-solving and critical-thinking abilities to resolve complex test challenges, evaluate alternatives, and recommend effective courses of action.\nExercises sound engineering judgment and innovation when addressing emerging technical issues, schedule conflicts, and test execution constraints.\nPossesses a strong customer-focused support mindset, ensuring testing activities provide meaningful insights that support mission success and informed decision-making.\nCapable of independently managing multiple priorities, coordinating competing test events, and maintaining focus in fast-paced, high-visibility environments.\nDemonstrates leadership through initiative, accountability, adaptability, and a commitment to delivering high-quality technical products with minimal supervision.\nAdditional Information\nLocation: Hill AFB Ogden UT\nTravel: 5% Conus\nOnsite\n# HB\nCompany Overview\nOdyssey 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. 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