Technical Assurance Manager (Engineer Test 4) - 27599

Huntington Ingalls Industries, Inc. • Albuquerque, NM

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About The Position

HII-Mission Technologies seeks a Technical Assurance Manager to support our work at Kirtland AFB, Albuquerque, New Mexico. HII-Mission Technologies is a crucial provider of quick response technology assessments with a five-year contract to provide support to the Office of the Secretary of Defense with work primarily at Kirtland AFB, Albuquerque, New Mexico. Our staff offers a broad range of engineering and technical services, including technology demonstrations and assessments, laboratory and field experiments, and integrated research and analyses. We are seeking additional qualified experts to join our technology assessment organization in support of the Department of Defense (DoD) Research, Development, Test, & Evaluation activities for one or more projects. The technology assessments involve the study and review of a technology/concept and the delivery of impartial assessment services to support time-sensitive programmatic decisions. Each assessment is customized to the unique requirements of the respective clients and span a wide array of domains and systems.

Requirements

• 9 years relevant experience with Bachelors in related field; 7 years relevant experience with Masters in related field; 4 years relevant experience with PhD or Juris Doctorate in related field; or High School Diploma or equivalent and 13 years relevant experience
• Experience in DoW Test and Evaluation and Rapid Assessments
• Excellent written and verbal communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills
• Understanding of the DoW Acquisition Life Cycle
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to think critically and independently
• Ability to work multiple projects simultaneously and handle schedule changes and short-suspense tasks
• Experience in, but not limited to, RF, cellular, EOD, CBRN, UAS, and networking technologies with a desire to learn new technology
• Demonstrated ability to rapidly understand new technology, resolve complex problems, and overcome human and technical obstacles
• Experience working in a secure office environment
• Ability to work effectively in a dynamic environment.
• Strong self-motivation and self-starter with the ability to work with minimal supervision while also being a strong team player
• Active Secret with eligibility for TS/SCI upgrade

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor of Science in Engineering or Physics, and 10 years of experience in test and evaluation or research and development and published in a peer-reviewed journal
• Master of Science in Engineering (e.g., Structural, Environmental, Chemical, Biological, Radiological (Nuclear), Mechanical, Electrical systems, Operations Research, or Physics) and 7 years of experience in test and evaluation or research development
• Demonstrated experience in the field and industry
• Experience with Government writing focused on a Senior-Leader audience
• Experience with the DoW Issuance Style Guide
• Experience in DoW Knowledge Management activities
• Current, or prior, Active Duty, National Guard, or Reserve service
• Active TS/SCI Clearance

Responsibilities

• Serve as an overall technical Subject Matter Expert, providing critical advice to test engineers and stakeholders in support of Department of War (DoW) Test and Evaluation, and implementing necessary controls to mitigate identified risks
• Lead and contribute to the development of comprehensive test plans for new and existing systems, to include operational issues, investigative issues, and objectives
• Conduct in-depth technical reviews of customer-provided engineering documents, test procedures, and system designs
• Conduct thorough, methodical, and timely reviews throughout the entire project assessment lifecycle, ensuring quality and adherence to standards. Use a systematic approach to find and correct issues
• Review and provide feedback on technical reports to ensure accuracy, clarity, and completeness
• Build and maintain strong relationships with project officers, test engineers, writers, reviewers, and other stakeholders across the technical and assessment branches, fostering effective collaboration
• Proactively engage, source, train, and support test engineers, writers, reviewers, and stakeholders. Provide training on technical topics, as needed
• Ensure compliance with customer guidelines, internal standards, and a commitment to first-time quality
• Remain aware of industry best practices, technological advances, and evolving internal requirements
• Lead and manage the technical aspects of the RD-TSX assessment program

Benefits

• We offer competitive benefits such as best-in-class medical, dental and vision plan choices; wellness resources; employee assistance programs; Savings Plan Options (401(k)); financial planning tools, life insurance; employee discounts; paid holidays and paid time off; tuition reimbursement; as well as early childhood and post-secondary education scholarships.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED