Advanced Battle Management System Test Manager with Security Clearance

Astrion; Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Astrion seeks a senior Advanced Battle Management System Test Manager at Eglin AFB, FL to lead complex C2 systems testing, develop test plans, and coordinate cross-functional teams. Strong DT&E background, security clearances, and written communication skills are essential.

The role requires active Secret clearance (with ability to obtain Top Secret), U.S. citizenship, and willingness to travel for TDY deployments. Excellent collaboration across stakeholders is expected.

Qualifications

• Master's Degree in a technical field required or equivalent
• 10+ years of relevant experience preferred
• Active Secret Clearance with ability to obtain Top Secret clearance
• U.S. Citizenship required
• DT&E experience preferred
• Experience drafting TEMP/TES/TP documentation
• Experience with DR process for agile/DevSecOps programs
• Proficient in Office 365 (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, SharePoint)
• Excellent written and oral communication, team collaboration
• Ability to travel to TDY locations as needed

Responsibilities

• Manage test schedule and documentation for complex C2 system of systems test projects from initiation to completion.
• Manage information systems for team collaboration, document management and meeting schedules.
• Provide detailed COAs for test projects and optimize test programs.
• Write, edit, and maintain technical test documentation and track program status.
• Interpret data to inform DOD decision makers and guide investments.
• Support test engineers when interfacing with stakeholders and contractors

Skills

Active Secret Clearance

Top Secret eligibility

U.S. Citizenship

DT&E experience

TEMP/TES/TP docs

Deficiency Reporting (DR) process

Office 365 proficiency

Stakeholder communication

Self-motivation

Travel readiness

Education

Master's Degree in a technical field

10 years of relevant experience

Tools

Confluence

JIRA

Job description

Advanced Battle Management System Test Manger LOCATION: Eglin AFB, FL Salary Range: If required JOB STATUS: Full-time CLEARANCE: Secret TRAVEL: 25%. Astrion has an exciting opportunity for a senior level Advanced Battle Management System Test Manger located at Eglin AFB, Florida.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS / SKILLS

• Master's Degree in a technical field and 10 years of relevant experience.
• Additional experience may be substituted for education.
• An Active Secret Clearance with the ability to obtain and maintain a Top Secret clearance.
• U.S. Citizenship is required.
• Prior work experience in Developmental Test and Evaluation (DT&E).
• Experience writing, reviewing or editing Test and Evaluation Master Plan (TEMP), Test and Evaluation Strategy (TES), Test Plan and Test Report documentation.
• Experience with the Deficiency Reporting (DR) process for agile or DevSecOps software development programs.
• Advanced proficiency in Office 365 products to include Word, Excel PowerPoint, Teams and Sharepoint.
• Experience interfacing with multiple stakeholders regarding project scope, status, schedules, and required documentation.
• Effective oral and written communications skills, good interpersonal communications skills and comfortable working in a team environment.
• High level of self-initiative and self-motivation with the ability to work under minimal supervision.
• Must be capable of traveling to TDY locations as needed.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS / SKILLS

• Experience working in a highly technical environment or with advanced technology test programs.
• Familiarity with Information Technology infrastructure, networking, cybersecurity and software development practices.
• Familiarity with Agile Development processes and DevSecOps.
• Proficient using Confluence and JIRA workspaces and collaboration tools.
• In-depth knowledge of DODI 5000.89/DAFI 99-103, Capabilities-Based Test and Evaluation.
• In depth knowledge of the Middle Tier and Software acquisition pathways
• Have in-depth knowledge of battle management processes and systems at multiple security levels to better understand how to develop test plans and lead a complex test of multiple systems for collection and analysis of valid and accurate data.
• Active Top Secret clearance.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Manage test schedule and documentation for complex C2 system of systems test projects from initiation to completion.
• Manage information systems for team collaboration, document management and meeting schedules.
• Provide detailed analysis of courses of action (COAs) for test projects, analyze and make recommendations for improvements and optimization of test projects to ABMS Test leadership.
• Write, edit, and maintain technical test documentation and track test program status.
• Organize and interpret data to inform DOD decision makers, turn data into actionable knowledge; drive successful operations and shape organization technology and resource investments.
• Support test engineers when interacting with System Program Offices, other military services, and development contractors.