SME Test Manager

Astrion•Eglin Air Force Base, FL

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The 96th Cyber Test Group Detachment 1 team is searching for a senior test manager with experience developing and planning overarching test solutions in support of United States Air Force (USAF) Command, Control, Communications, Computers, and Intelligence (C4I) acquisition efforts. As a member of an integrated product team, the individual will develop strategic test plans and test concepts that span the next generation of network capabilities for the USAF. This position requires motivation and initiative to support developmental testing in a dynamic high tempo environment. This position supports Eglin AFB. Test Manager provides acquisition T&E consultation, advisement, and assistance to a partner organization, typically a Program Management Office, in crafting, tailoring, and proactively managing an enterprise test solution for the program across the weapon system’s lifecycle.

Requirements

Working knowledge of DoD and AF T&E Instructions, Policies, and Manuals
Active SECRET clearance, US Citizenship required
Ability to work effectively in small and large team settings to solve complex problems
Ability to work independently with little supervision
Experience with airborne network infrastructures, information technology, or C4ISR systems
Familiar with DevSecOps and Agile software development practices
Ability to work within system integration labs during test activities
Good written/oral presentation skills
Proficient with Microsoft Office
Analytical skills and problem-solving skills
Good organization, decision making, and verbal and written communication skills
Excellent self-initiative and self-motivation with the ability to work under minimal supervision

Nice To Haves

Active and current TS/SCI
Master’s Degree in a relevant technical field and 10 years of experience
Expertise with US Air Force test and evaluation methodologies and processes is desirable.
Experience with IT and network infrastructures is desirable.
Experience with commercial cloud-based infrastructures, platforms, and services is desirable.
Experience with modern cybersecurity approaches for multi-level security, zero-trust, and data encryption is desirable.
Experience with modular software architecture and Cloud-native applications or platforms is desirable.

Responsibilities

Provide strategic test support and guidance to the integrated product teams
Provide guidance and support the development of test-related documentation (i.e. test plans, test procedures, Test and Evaluation Master Plans, Test Strategies, etc.) for completeness and technical rigor
Participate in product development demonstrations executed by the development contractor and government organization throughout the acquisition lifecycle
Review system performance requirements for testability and measurability, review test objectives, identify instrumentation and test support equipment requirements, coordinate with test support agencies and ranges, and other DT&E tasks
Review technical specifications and system design documents
Facilitate test planning meetings, technical interchange meetings, and system design reviews
Review and comment on programmatic documents to include test and evaluation master plans and qualification test procedures for systems under test
Coordinate with system program offices to define test methods and objectives, and develop test plans and procedures for newly developed or modified C4ISR systems
Coordinate with internal and external test communities and support activities to schedule test resources, ranges, facilities etc.
Define data requirements and coordinate with instrumentation and data personnel to ensure required data is collected
Brief test members and support personnel on mission objectives, duties, and responsibilities to execute integration lab and other test events
Provide technical advice and assistance to military test directors