SME Test Manager

SME Test Manager

Test Engineer Subject Matter Expert

LOCATION: Eglin AFB, FL

JOB STATUS: Casual, On-Call

CLEARANCE: Secret

TRAVEL: N/A

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.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS / SKILLS

• While this contract has no education or experience requirement for a SME position, we typically see a Master’s Degree and at least 10 year of relevant experience. A SME is recognized as an exceptional industry leader.
• 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

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS / SKILLS

• 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

What We Offer

• Competitive salaries
• Continuing education assistance
• Professional development
• Multiple healthcare benefits package options
• 401K with employer matching
• Competitive time off policy along with a federally recognized holiday schedule

Who We Are

At Astrion, we innovate, elevate, and shape the world of tomorrow. At our core is our purpose to “Be the Difference”. This means we encourage our employees to take action and be the driving force for positive change. We foster an environment where innovative solutions flourish, and our company continuously evolves.

We have a culture of care, empathy, and making a tangible difference within our organization and communities. We embrace continuous learning, growth, and innovation, and pushing the boundaries of what’s possible. We promote collaboration and empowering our teams is at the core of our success.

Be the Difference

Astrion offers comprehensive services that boost preparedness, optimize performance, and ensure success across various domains, from Cyber to Digital, Mission and Systems, servicing our nation's Civilian, Defense and Space communities. We support customers with Centers of Excellence in Washington DC, Huntsville, AL and Burlington, MA with an additional 36 locations across the U.S.

Join Astrion and Be the Difference in your career and the world!

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