Test Manager, Strategic Weapons Systems (Second Shift)

JRC Careers • Groton, CT

4h

About The Position

JRC is seeking a Test Manager, Strategic Weapons System (SWS) to support the U.S. Navy’s Columbia and Dreadnought SSBN programs. This hands-on leadership role coordinates complex engineering activities and aligns government and industry partners to support SWS work and testing across shipyards, field sites, and program offices. The role supports undersea strategic deterrence and defense missions and requires familiarity with SSBN operations.

The position is scheduled for second shift, 2:30 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. The Test Manager provides schedule integration and planning, configuration and documentation management, meeting support, and advanced planning. The role also supports the establishment of a Missile Compartment SWS project team and helps maintain a continuous deck-plate team focused on SSP support for SWS execution and testing.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution.
• At least 4 equivalent years of related experience.
• Active DoW security clearance at the SECRET level.
• Prior Navy SSBN experience.
• Experience in production, construction, testing, and alteration of the Strategic Weapon System.
• Experience planning and scheduling integration activities for military systems.
• Ability to support required travel.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, Access, and PowerPoint.
• Willingness to work in a team environment and ability to work independently while prioritizing and supporting multiple tasks.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to negotiate among multi-contractor teams.
• Strong leadership, critical thinking, strategic planning, project planning, research, and analysis capabilities.

Nice To Haves

• Shipyard SWS construction experience and SWS testing.
• Experience with the Fleet Ballistic Missile (FBM) program and SSP, including its culture, practices, and key stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Provide detailed knowledge, schedule integration and planning, configuration management, documentation management, meeting support, and advanced planning in support of the SSBN Columbia and Dreadnought programs.
• Use past experience to support further development of the SSBN programs.
• Facilitate meetings involving government and industry partners.
• Coordinate documentation reviews among system contractor team members.
• Complement the shipyard’s efforts to establish a Missile Compartment SWS project team.
• Support a continuous deck-plate team focused on SSP support for ongoing SWS work and testing.
• Coordinate program schedules among government and industry partner teams.
• Participate in and facilitate local team meetings to coordinate day-to-day activities of SWS support personnel.
• Anticipate and respond to evolving customer requirements and expectations.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation package.
• Employee benefits program supporting team members’ well-being and success.
• Opportunity to contribute to high-profile Department of Defense programs and make a positive impact.
• Collaborative work environment emphasizing teamwork, creativity, and innovation.
• Opportunities for professional growth and development.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level