Position Description
If you want to work on cutting edge Air Force programs, Serco has a great opportunity for you! Serco is seeking a talented Test Manager to join the team onsite at Robins AFB, Georgia (No telework/remote work at this location) .
This position is contingent upon your ability to maintain/transfer an active DoD Secret security clearance.
This position supports the Positioning, Navigation, and Timing (PNT) Program Office (PNT PO) with cutting edge modernization / development, and ongoing sustainment of a variety of GPS receivers and user equipment to meet DoD and national-level priorities.
In this role, you will:
- Duties will include planning, executing and managing all Test and Evaluation related activities for multiple GPS modernization programs.
- Will also serve as an advisor to government personnel.
- Potential for liaison work with other Services, other AFLCMC Program Offices, SMC, Test Activities, and Operational Units.
- Responsible for providing test related management support services to ensure the delivery of acquisition services in support of the customer’s mission. Services include some or all of the following:
- Coordinate planning, management, and oversight of all DT&E (contractor/government) activities
- Assist PM with make technically informed, objective judgments about contractor/government T&E planning and results
- Advise PM on test issues and responsibilities
- Active involvement in PDR, CDR, and Mission-Oriented Test Readiness Certification/contractor Test Readiness Reviews
- Coordinate development of T&E Strategy, TEMP, cyber strategy, and other T&E documentation; and assist with development of integrated T&E IMS.
- Ensure Test IPTs, such as the Material Improvement Project Review Board and the Joint Reliability and Maintainability Evaluation Team, track and resolve deficiencies
- Ensure DT&E, OT&E, and LFT&E strategies are structured so design deficiencies uncovered during EMD are corrected before proceeding beyond LRIP
- Coordinate with the Product Support Manager and Integrated Test Team (ITT) to ensure program test planning/strategy development is integrated with system sustainment requirements as developed and documented in the program Life-Cycle Management Plan
- Participate in Technical Interchange Meetings, Program Technical Meetings, and other coordination meetings with the program office, test stakeholders, and contractor
- Draft ITT Charter; Chair the ITT and DT&E Test Readiness Review meetings
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Qualifications
To be successful in this role, you will have:
- A U.S. citizenship
- An active DoD Secret security clearance
- A Bachelor's degree
- 8 years related acquisition / test experience
- Knowledge of and experience working within AFLCMC Center Test Authority (CTA), DT (CTF) and OT (AFOTEC) organizational processes and operations
- A familiarization with Cybersecurity test requirements and processes
- Flexibility to travel 10% (Edwards, Egin, Nellis, Holloman, etc.)
- A Clear understanding of the OSD and USAF Acquisition organization
Additional desired skills and qualifications:
- Masters Degree
- Top Secret Clearance (or eligible)
- DAWIA T&E Certification
- Minimum of 4 years of focused test experience supporting a System Program Office
- Experience with function and integration of GPS/Navigational systems, electronics, and other aircraft subsystems
- Experience in PID/SOC and TEMP development processes
- Familiarity with software testing processes
If you are interested in supporting and working with our Air Force and airmen and a dedicated Serco team, then submit your application now for immediate consideration. It only takes a few minutes!
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