December 28, 2011
Current Job Openings
12/2011
SAP Preventative Maintenance Eng.
JO #2462
PRIMARY FUNCTION(S)
Odyssey Systems is looking for an SAP Preventative Maintenance Engineer to support a one year project.
RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES
Specific Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
He/she will lead an initiative to improve the utilization and associated business processes of the SAP Preventative Maintenance module and legacy systems for our operations and maintenance group within the facility services department. The candidate would first complete a thorough understanding and documentation of the business practices and business goals of the group; then gain a full understanding of legacy systems and the present configuration of the SAP PM module; then perform a gap analysis between the two; detail the options and alternatives available to meet our business goals; write a scope of work document and lead the implementation process. The successful candidate will have a good business sense of facility operations and be able to overlay that with intelligent answers for SAP solutions or other alternatives.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
: Good communication and writing skills
: BS in computer science or related field
: SAP go-live implementations
: Significant SAP PM experience
: Must be a U.S. citizen and have the ability to obtain and maintain a DoD security clearance
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
: SAP PS experience a plus
: Training experience a plus
WORKING LOCATIONS & ADDITIONAL INFO
: Location: Lexington, MA
: Travel: Non-Anticipated
All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability or status as a Vietnam era or special disabled veteran.
Algorithm & Software QA Engineer
JO #2464
PRIMARY FUNCTION(S)
Odyssey Systems is looking for a Algorithm & Software Quality Assurance Engineer to lead a small team responsible for independent validation & verification of advanced analytics systems for the ISR PED community
RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES
Specific Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
: Candidate will work closely with the algorithm developers to discover problems/possible improvements and the software integration team to ensure software quality.
: Responsible for maintaining user documentation.
: Candidate must be flexible and able to deal with a dynamic environment and have the ability to balance conflicting demands of rapid development & implementation of new algorithms with operational stability
: Must be detail-oriented while maintaining a view of the overarching program goals
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
: BS or MS in Engineering, Physics, CS, or closely related field
: At least 6 years of test and evaluation experience with algorithms and/or software, including experience developing test cases to exercise system capabilities
: Current SECRET clearance required
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
: Java and Matlab experience strongly desired but not required
: Current TS/SCI clearance or ability to pursue it is strongly desired.
: Experience with GEOINT data (GMTI, SAR, EO/IR, WAMI, SIGINT), algorithms or analysis is desired
WORKING LOCATIONS & ADDITIONAL INFO
: Location: Lexington, Ma
: Travel: Non-Anticipated
All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability or status as a Vietnam era or special disabled veteran.
Software QA Tester
JO #2465
PRIMARY FUNCTION(S)
Odyssey Systems is looking for a Software QA Tester to join The Space Control System Group. This candidate will join a team building software to support operational sensors that track satellites.
RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES
Specific Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
: The primary tasks will be to develop functional, integration and performance test plans and implement them using automated testing techniques
: The candidate must be familiar with java, and automated testing tools and strategies.
: Currently the team is using, but not limited to, Junit
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
: B.S. Degree with at least 4 years of relevant experience
: The candidate must have some experience working with diverse software systems that include databases, web services, GUI interfaces, and java apps and services.
: The ideal candidate should be able to analyze a software system and develop a thorough and extensive testing process to ensure high quality and success of the system
: Must have active SECRET clearance
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
: Clearances higher than SECRET desirable.
: Candidates with excellent communication and writing skills desirable
WORKING LOCATIONS & ADDITIONAL INFO
: Location: Lexington, Ma
: Travel: Non-Anticipated
All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability or status as a Vietnam era or special disabled veteran.
Software Developer
JO #2472
PRIMARY FUNCTION(S)
Odyssey Systems is looking for a software developer to assist a team in extending an application under development by adding a CAD module for advanced satellite modeling in support of Space Situational Awareness
RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES
Specific Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
: Project will require the developer to research third party CAD packages and to interface a compatible package with our software.
: Experience in analyzing and modifying third party software is a must
: Developer will be expected to contribute to all phases of project development including design, implementation, testing, documentation and presentation of findings.
: Good oral and written communication skills and the ability to work in a small team environment are essential
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
: BS in Computer Science or related field with at least 3-5 years experience with Java and C/C++ in a UNIX or Linux environment.
: Must be a U.S. citizen and have the ability to obtain and maintain and DoD security clearance.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
: Experience with graphics formats and CAD packages strongly desired.
: Experience with Eclipse SIDE desired
: Active Secret clearance
WORKING LOCATIONS & ADDITIONAL INFO
: Location: Lexington, Ma
: Travel: Non-Anticipated
All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability or status as a Vietnam era or special disabled veteran.
Program Manager
JO #2473
PRIMARY FUNCTION(S)
Weapons Systems Program Management Support for the Air Launched Cruise Missiles Program Office sustainment and modification programs.
RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES
Specific Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
The individual shall have knowledge and experience necessary to manage weapon system specific issues within Integrated Budget Documentation and Execution System (IDECS) and the Centralized Asset Management/Centralized Access for Data Exchange (CAM/CAFDEX) systems. The individual shall assist in program planning, financial budgeting, financial management, tracking, reporting, inspection programs, (i.e. Unit Compliance Inspection (UCI), self-inspections, Operational Readiness Inspection (ORI), Logistics Support Evaluation Team (LSET)), evaluating metrics, and organizing and managing critical aspects of the development, production, deployment, and sustainment of 498 MSUG weapon system programs, capabilities, systems, subsystems, and equipment.
Must be knowledgeable with the application of 498 MSUG program management initiatives to include purchasing commercial items such as Non-Developmental Items (NDI), and Commercial Off-The-Shelf (COTS). The individual shall be knowledgeable of commercial practices such as Performance Based Business Environment (PBBE), Evolutionary Acquisition (EA), Agile Acquisition (AA), Joint Capabilities Integration and Development System (JCIDS), Concepts of Operation (CONOPS), partnering, architectural views, and Capabilities
Review and Risk Assessments (CRRAs).
Shallsupport development of 498 MSUG program management strategies to include initiating, reviewing, developing, and implementing activities to accomplish modification alternatives, warranties, maintenance and supportability concepts, process documentation, Business Case Analysis (BCA), Cost of Ownership analysis (COO), process documentation, PWSs, Data Items Descriptions (DIDs), test plans, acquisition plans, Life Cycle Management Plans (LCMPs), Engine Life Management Plans (ELMP), Performance Plans (PPs), Acquisition Strategy Panels (ASPs), Integrated Master Plan (IMP), Integrated Master Schedule (IMS), and the Management and Oversight of the Acquisition of Services Process (MOASP). The Contractor shall assist in the development of contracting strategies, and shall prepare and review Acquisition Plans, and shall assist with Justification and Approval (J&A) documents and PWS development. The individual shall correlate mission requirements to contract requirements, and shall assist with review of proposals and the preparation of technical evaluations.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Seven years of progressively complex program management expertise of weapon systems within AFMC;
Active Secret Clearance;
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Five (5) or more years of managing weapon systems modifications and sustainment programs for AFMC or other DOD agencies. National PMP certification or completion of a formal training program in program management.
AFMC experience managing weapons systems work.
Level 1 or Level 2 Acquisition certification in Program Management or Logistics
WORKING LOCATIONS & ADDITIONAL INFO
Tinker AFB OK 73145
All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability or status as a Vietnam era or special disabled veterans.
Functional Specialist
JO #2474
PRIMARY FUNCTION(S)
Provides task order integration functions to include master program schedules, capability team ops tempo synchronization, technical editing, and travel authorizations for the Positioning, Navigation, & Timing (PNT) support contract. Maintains daily Customer contact to ensure overarching technical and schedule objectives are exceeded. Assists in the coordination, technical editing, and presentation of executive correspondence for senior military officer approval. Supports the delivery of Customer products guiding Joint warfighter application of PNT systems and sub-systems progressing through requirements, acquisition & fielding, and operations.
RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES
Specific Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
: Technical editing and writing contributing to the production of PNT Capability Team (CT) requirements, acquisition, and operating documents
: Master program schedules to integrate the ops tempo for the various PNT subsystems/segments
: Executive-level engagement planning for OSD/Joint/AF leadership events driving PNT system decisions through Customer meetings, conferences, VTC, and/or travel
: Oversight and technical review for comment tracking and adjudication of large analytical efforts to ensure final versions exceed Customer expectations
: Daily direct interface with various planning systems and operational tools supporting the PNT mission
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
: 5 or more years in DOD-related staff functions, with at least 2 years recent HQ AFSPC/A5 requirements directorate experience
: Extensive background in technical editing, coordination, and product delivery
: Current experience with NGeS, Workflow, and Defense Travel System (DTS) mission support tools
: Associates degree or higher
: Secret Clearance
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
: 7 or more years total DOD experience
: Collateral Top Secret clearance
: Current in Sharepoint collaboration functions & Outlook calendar management
WORKING LOCATIONS & ADDITIONAL INFO
: Primary duty location is Peterson AFB, CO
: Job could require up to approximately 20% out of state travel per year
All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability or status as a Vietnam era or special disabled veteran.
Technical Writer
JO #2478
PRIMARY FUNCTION(S)
Responsible to track and validate company or client technical or financial information, establish and maintain files, prepare reports and monitor deliverables, ensuring quality assurance in all products delivered. May serve as liaison regarding administrative issues related to purchasing, personnel, facilities, and operations. May manage supply and travel accounts and documentation. Requires knowledge of administrative principles, policies, and procedures, and the application of a variety of automated and non-automated tools, forms and templates.
RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES
Specific Responsibilities include but are not limited to: Provide technical and administrative support for certification of support software products prior to release for use to include writing and reviewing test plans, specification corrections, system builds, configuration status accounting and other information processing.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
B.A. or B.S. Degree
Secret Clearance
WORKING LOCATIONS & ADDITIONAL INFO
San Diego, CA
All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability or status as a Vietnam era or special disabled veteran.
Signal Processing Software Engineer
JO #2482
PRIMARY FUNCTION(S)
The Signal Processing Software Engineer shall be responsible for developing and assessing software development products and documentation produced during component development for a government customer to ensure they meet requirements and satisfy user needs. The software being developed is flexible in nature serving both as a development environment for prototype algorithms, as well as data processor to mature and harden algorithms.
RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES
Specific Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
: Perform SW requirements analysis
: Perform interface and design assessments
: Assess software strategies (product and process)
: Build software modules
: Evaluate software development specifications and procedures for software qualification at various levels
: Review technical program documentation
: Provide expert advice to contractor and government team
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
: BS degree in computer science/engineering or closely related field
: Experience with parallel processing techniques (SIMD/MIMD) in signal processing, radar or communications (modulation/demodulation) is required.
: Ability to interact and effectively communicate with software developers and military personnel is required.
: US citizenship is required, must have Top Secret w/active or current SSBI
WORKING LOCATIONS & ADDITIONAL INFO
: Location: Lexington, Ma
: Travel may be required to support TIMs and other technical meetings (25% of time)
All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability or status as a Vietnam era or special disabled veteran.
System Development Engineer
JO #2483
PRIMARY FUNCTION(S)
A system development engineer is needed to participate in all aspects of development and analysis of electro-optical systems
RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES
Specific Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
Work will involve participating in design, planning, implementation, and development of real-time and near-real time system software, to include data analysis.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
: MS in Electrical Engineering, Physics, or a related discipline.
: Candidate should have 10 years experience in real-time data acquisition and control system development and implementation in a team environment.
: Candidate must be familiar with control theory, digital signal processing, and statistical data analysis.
: Hands-on experience programming with VME/VxWorks and Linux are required. Experience with.
: The candidate should have excellent software skills.
: Fluency in C and C++ is required
: Must be a U.S. citizen and have the ability to obtain and maintain a secret clearance
: Excellent communication skills and demonstrated ability to work in a team are required.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
: Familiarity with electro-optical systems, the principles of image processing, astrodynamics, and data reduction are strongly desired.
: Perl, Java, Mat lab, etc, strongly desired
WORKING LOCATIONS & ADDITIONAL INFO
: Location: Lexington, Ma
: Travel: Non-Anticipated
All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability or status as a Vietnam era or special disabled veteran.
Project Manager
JO #2485
PRIMARY FUNCTION(S)
Odyssey Systems is seeking a Project Manager to join our customers central Project Management Office (PMO). Reporting to the head of the PMO, the Project Manager is responsible for creating and maintaining multiple information technology project plans that communicates tasks, milestone dates, status and resource allocation that utilize software life-cycle methodology. The Project Manager will coordinate delivery of development (beta) and production releases that meet quality assurance standards and assist technical team in design and development tasks. The Project Manager will provide leadership and direction to other project managers in functional teams and assist in implementing project management methods and tools. This includes the evaluation of project feasibility, development of business cases, establishment of priorities, oversight of projects, monitoring progress, improving project status transparency and the continual evaluation of project status and resource utilization from project inception to post-deployment closeout. The Project Manager will build relationships, execute, manage and negotiate in a matrixed environment. The Project Manager will continually balance risk, efficiency of execution, quality of results and PMO process requirements in the fulfillment of Government, customer, and Departmental goals.
RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES
Specific Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
: Enhance the standard framework for effective project performance, as well as promoting and communicating its progress, outcomes and results to the Laboratory and its leaders.
: Direct and facilitate feature/work breakdown and construction of work schedules with project teams.
: Be actively involved in New Project Development within scoping, sizing and planning.
: Drive project results that are aligned with strategic organizational objectives.
: Collaborate with business analysts, product owner, stakeholders, architects, developers, and quality assurance associates from project scope definition through implementation.
: Provide guidance and support for the Portfolio Management and Resource Utilization forecasting process.
: Mentor, coach, teach and develop project management capabilities across the department Provide timely, consistent formal and informal performance evaluations to project managers.
: Manage scope and minimize exposure and risk across multiple projects.
: Lead project review and quality assurance process to ensure successful execution of projects as measured by Sponsor, Laboratory, and Departmental goals and customer satisfaction.
: Provide a significant level of competence to project management office operations by leveraging a technical background and strong business management experience to provide clear communications and expectation management across the Laboratory environment.