Test Manager, Strategic Weapons Systems (SWS)

JRC Careers • Groton, CT

4h

About The Position

The Test Manager, Strategic Weapons Systems (SWS), supports the SSBN Columbia and Dreadnought programs through detailed technical knowledge, schedule integration and planning, configuration and documentation management, meeting support, and advanced planning. The role coordinates complex engineering activities among government and industry partners and supports SWS work and testing across shipyards, field sites, and program offices.

The position helps develop SSBN programs, supports the shipyard in establishing a Missile Compartment SWS project team, and strengthens the deck-plate team focused on continuous execution of SWS work and testing. It requires close coordination of program schedules, documentation reviews, and day-to-day activities of SWS support personnel, while anticipating and responding to customer requirements.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution.
• Four or more 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 integrating schedules for military-system activities.
• 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 for the SSBN Columbia and Dreadnought programs.
• Apply prior experience to further the development of 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.
• Enhance the deck-plate team focused on ensuring SSP support for continuous execution of 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.
• Collaborative work environment where teamwork, creativity, and innovation thrive.
• Opportunities for professional growth and development.

What This Job Offers

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