Test Manager
On-siteBedford, Massachusetts, United States
Job Summary
Plan, coordinate, and execute Test and Evaluation activities for the Foreign Military Sales AWACS program, including RAMP upgrade support. Develop test concepts, methodologies, and reports to verify system capabilities while supporting Developmental and Operational Test & Evaluation efforts. Coordinate activities among government organizations, contractors, and international stakeholders to ensure successful execution of FMS efforts. Maintain test schedules, track progress, and provide status updates to program leadership. Evaluate system performance and readiness through data analysis, identify risks and deficiencies, and prepare technical documentation for program reviews. Provide recommendations to leadership on testing strategies and program execution.
Required Qualifications
- Must be a US citizen
- Must have and be able to maintain a Secret level Clearance
- Experience developing and executing test plans, procedures, and reports
- Experience supporting system verification, validation, and operational testing activities
- Knowledge of DoD acquisition and Test & Evaluation processes
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Travel may be required per the customer's discretion
- Onsite position
Desired Qualifications
- Clearance: Top Secret level clearance
- Bachelor's or Master's Degree in a professional engineering discipline
- 8 years of directly related experience with 5 years in a DoD setting
- Test Manager Course certification or course completion
- Experience supporting Foreign Military Sales (FMS) programs
- Experience supporting airborne command and control, ISR, battle management, or mission systems programs
- Experience supporting Air Force acquisition organizations
- Experience working with operational users and international partners
- Familiarity with AWACS (E-3), airborne surveillance systems, or command and control platforms
- Test & Evaluation (T&E)
- Developmental Test & Evaluation (DT&E)
- Operational Test & Evaluation (OT&E)
- Test Planning and Execution
- Verification and Validation (V&V)
- Requirements Verification
- Systems Engineering
- Test Documentation Development
- Risk Management
- Data Analysis and Reporting
- System Integration Testing
- Interoperability Testing
- DoD Acquisition Processes
- Integrated Product Teams (IPTs)
- Configuration Management
- Technical Reviews and Assessments
- Ability to effectively brief senior government, contractor, and international stakeholders
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and schedules simultaneously
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
- Ability to work collaboratively across multidisciplinary teams and organizations
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