Senior Test Manager

Systems Application & Technologies Inc•Dugway, UT

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Systems Application & Technologies, Inc. (SA-TECH) is hiring a Senior Test Manager to support program efforts at the U.S. Army Dugway Proving Ground in Utah. The role supports the West Desert Test Center, which plans, conducts, evaluates, and reports on chemical, biological, and other testing for the Department of Defense and other customers. The Senior Test Manager serves as the primary customer contact for field testing and training activities requiring support; manages assigned projects; and supervises personnel performing tests. The position develops test plans, cost estimates, and technical approaches; creates schedules and methods, and develops devices and equipment as needed to obtain test data and meet operational objectives. It also coordinates plans, statements of work, and operating budgets, and develops work breakdown structures and applies earned value management practices. Work is primarily in an environmentally controlled office, with occasional field work that may involve outdoor conditions and physical equipment. The role requires extended periods of computer use, the ability to lift 30 pounds unassisted, and the ability to wear task-appropriate personal protective equipment. U.S. citizenship and a DoD Secret Security Clearance before the hire date, maintained throughout employment, are required.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in science, business management, or engineering and five years of project management experience, or equivalent years of experience directly supporting government or contractor government contracts.
Able to serve as a customer point of contact for field testing and training activities requiring support.
Supervisory experience directing subordinate personnel in testing.
Experience developing test plans, cost estimates, and detailed technical approaches.
Familiarity with coordinating plans, statements of work, and operating budgets.
Experience developing work breakdown structures and implementing earned value management practices.
Committed to maintaining a positive, collaborative work environment.
Current driver’s license and ability to be insured under the company’s vehicle insurance policy when driving work, government, or rental vehicles during working hours, for the duration of employment.
U.S. citizenship.
Must hold a U.S. DoD Secret Security Clearance before the hire date and maintain it throughout employment.
Must pass a pre-employment drug screening and physical, as well as periodic retests.
Must pass background screening, including SSN, driver’s record, and criminal background checks.
Able to sit and enter data on a computer keyboard for extended periods and view computer monitors for extended periods.
Able to lift 30 pounds unassisted.
Able to wear appropriate personal protective equipment for tasks requiring it.

Responsibilities

Serve as the primary customer point of contact for field testing and training activities requiring support.
Manage all aspects of assigned projects.
Supervise and direct subordinate personnel performing testing.
Develop test plans, cost estimates, and detailed technical approaches.
Design and develop schedules, methods, devices, and equipment as required to provide test data and meet operational objectives.
Coordinate plans, statements of work, and operating budgets.
Develop work breakdown structures and implement earned value management practices.
Perform other duties as assigned.