Program Analyst (Test Resource Manager) Journeyman

Tekla Research, Inc.; Lexington Park (MD); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision Plan

Disability insurance

401K retirement & matching

Tuition assistance program

Direct deposit

Leave package

11 paid federal holidays

Job summary

Tekla Research, Inc. in Maryland is seeking a test engineering professional to support program leadership with test planning and execution tracking using iTEMS tools and Microsoft Project.

You will produce metrics, maintain schedules, coordinate data management activities, and prepare briefing materials for IPT and CDR meetings. Required: US citizenship and an active Secret clearance, BA/BS plus 3–10 years of relevant experience.

Qualifications

• BA/BS degree required; MA/MS may substitute for 2 years of work experience.
• 3–10 years of relevant experience.
• U.S. Citizenship required; Active Secret clearance preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support test planning and execution tracking using iTEMS; including iTrack and iTest.
• Produce and maintain test execution metrics and status reports for leadership.
• Track schedules, milestones, and tasks with Microsoft Project.
• Coordinate Test Data Management Working Group; schedule quarterly meetings.
• Track test assets and lab status; develop briefs and briefs/metrics.

Skills

Microsoft Office Suite

Education

BA/BS Degree

Tools

iTEMS

iTrack

iTest

Microsoft Project

Job description

Must be a U.S. Citizen

Clearance Required: Active Secret

Education: BA/BS Degree. MA/MS may substitute for 2 years of work experience

Experience Level Required: 3-10 years of experience

Responsibilities

• Utilize Integrated Test and Evaluation Management Systems (iTEMS), including iTrack and iTest, to support test planning and execution tracking.
• Produce and maintain test execution metrics and status reports to support program leadership and decision-making.
• Use Microsoft Project to track schedules, milestones, and task progress related to test activities.
• Coordinate and administer the Test Data Management Working Group, including scheduling and facilitating quarterly meetings.
• Track items for test (aircraft, test plans, flight clearances)
• Coordinate recurring and ad hoc meetings, including preparation of slide decks, briefing materials, and memos; ensure conference room readiness and VTC functionality.
• Attend all required meetings such as IPT, test schedule, PDRs, CDRs when necessary
• Tracking of test assets and lab status
• Develop and build briefs and metrics as required

Qualifications

• Must be familiar with Microsoft applications
• Navy acquisition and test experience desired
• Due to the sensitivity of customer-related requirements, U.S. Citizenship is required.

Benefits

Medical, Dental, & Vision Plan, short- and long-term disability, accidental death & dismemberment, 401K retirement & matching, Tuition assistance program, direct deposit, leave package and 11 paid federal holidays.

Salary

The projected salary range for this position is $85,000- $110,000; however, this is not a guarantee of salary. Salary will be set based on experience and contractual requirements.