Senior Test Manager

Senior Test Manager

LOCATION: Hanscom AFB, MA

JOB STATUS: Full-time

CLEARANCE: Secret with ability to obtain a TS

Astrion has an exciting opportunity for a Senior Test Manager for the 96th Cyber Test Group task order, supporting the Detachment 1 at Hanscom AFB, MA.

The 96th Cyber Test Group Detachment 1 team is searching for a senior test manager with experience planning overarching test solutions and organizing Integrated Test Teams (ITT) 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 the 96 CTG/Det1 at Hanscom AFB, MA. A 96 CTG/Det 1 Test Manager provides acquisition T&E (including Cybersecurity T&E) consultation, advisement, and assistance to a partner organization (typically a PMO) in crafting, tailoring, and proactively managing an enterprise test solution for the program across the weapon system's lifecycle.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS/SKILLS:

• US Citizenship required
• Bachelor's degree in a relevant technical field
• Ten (10) years of related experience
• Hold or have the ability to obtain a Top-Secret clearance at time of hire.
• Working knowledge of DoD and AF T&E Instructions, Policies, and Manuals
• Ability to work effectively in small and large team settings to solve complex problems
• 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
• 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 SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS:

• 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
• Participate in test planning, test execution, data collection, data analysis, assessing systems effectiveness, and test reporting
• 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 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, develop test objectives, develop test methods and detailed test procedures, develop specification data requirements, 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
• Conduct and direct systems test events to accomplish planned test objectives
• Provide technical advice and assistance to military test directors

What We Offer

• Competitive salaries
• Continuing education assistance
• Professional development allotment
• Multiple healthcare benefits packages
• 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, and Huntsville, AL with an additional 36 locations across the U.S.

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

Astrion is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

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