Manager – V-22 Flight Test Engineering IPT

Textron•Green Landing, MD

7d•Onsite

About The Position

Bell is seeking an experienced, multi-faceted IPT Manager to support the testing and development of product improvements for V-22 tiltrotor aircraft (MV-22s for USMC, CMV-22s for USN, and CV-22s for USAF SOCOM). You will lead a team with a variety of technical disciplines, embedded within the US military Customer environment. You will be working in an integrated team environment to support test operations within established flight test guidelines to achieve safe flight operations. As a leader within the larger V-22 Flight Test team, you will demonstrate leadership skills while planning and executing multiple projects. This position is located at the Patuxent River Naval Air Station in Patuxent River, Maryland, although some team members and projects are also located at Hurlburt Field, Florida.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Math, or a related technical discipline is required.
Must have proven technical leadership and personnel management skills with demonstrated skills in coaching, developing, and mentoring others.
Minimum 8 years of flight operations or flight test experience (helicopter, airplane, or vectored thrust aircraft).
Must be able to obtain and maintain a DoD SECRET security clearance.
Must have excellent interpersonal and organizational skills and be able to interact well in a team environment.
Must have the ability to prioritize, organize, and track a variety of assignments.
Must have excellent written and oral communications skills and should be proficient with Microsoft Office products including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, and Outlook.
Must be able to work overtime as required in the Flight Test environment.
Must be able to travel 10%25 of the time, as needed, to support short term (up to two months) off-site assignments at other locations.

Nice To Haves

Experience with V-22 tiltrotor aircraft is preferred.
Experience with US military flight operations is preferred.
Experience with Earned Value Management Systems (EVMS) is preferred.
Experience with the DoD contract and acquisition process in the aerospace industry is preferred.

Responsibilities

Support the flight test team for experimental V-22 tiltrotor aircraft, requiring teamwork and collaborative problem solving in a multi-team environment with direct Customer contact.
Demonstrate your understanding of aviation systems, flight technology, and other engineering related disciplines to provide optimal support to the V-22 flight test team.
Lead and participate in technical learning, career mentoring, and skills development.
Execute the Control Account Manager (CAM) role within an Integrated Product Team (IPT) to include planning and monitoring cost & schedule execution, scope compliance, variance reporting, and reporting for both internal and external channels.
Apply military-aligned Earned Value Management System (EVMS) tools and metrics.
Facilitate schedule risk assessments, cost performance monitoring, and manpower planning.
Identify and elevate potential Risks, Issues, or Opportunities.
Manage contract requirements, to include recognition of scope growth and/or baseline management.
Coordinate and collaborate with multiple departments (engineering, operations, finance, contracts, subcontract management, etc.).
Report to internal senior leadership as well as US Government Customers.
Host and coordinate technical meetings.
Review and understand all related procedures, processes, and best practices.