Test Manager

McBride; Bedford (MA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Professional development assistance

Referral program

Vision insurance

Job summary

McBride Consulting seeks a Test Manager for Hanscom AFB, MA to lead Test & Evaluation activities for AWACS/FMS programs, ensuring verification, validation, and mission readiness across multiple international partners.

You will develop test strategies, plans, and reports, and coordinate with government, contractors, and end users to meet program objectives. DoD processes knowledge and strong communication are essential.

Qualifications

• Experience developing and executing test plans, procedures, and reports.
• Experience supporting system verification, validation, and operational testing.
• Knowledge of DoD acquisition and Test & Evaluation processes.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate, and execute T&E activities supporting FMS AWACS programs.
• Develop test concepts, methodologies, plans, procedures, and reports.
• Support DT&E, OT&E, and end-user operational testing activities.
• Coordinate test activities among government, contractors, and international stakeholders.
• Maintain test schedules, track testing progress, and provide status to leadership.
• Evaluate system performance, operational effectiveness, and mission readiness through data analysis.

Skills

Test Planning

Test Execution

DoD Acquisition

Verification & Validation

System Integration

Program Management

Documentation

IPTs

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field

Master's degree preferred

Job description

McBride Consulting has an exciting opportunity for a Test Manager providing support to the Air Force Life Cycle Management Center, Intelligence, Surveillance, Reconnaissance and Special Operations Directorate (AFLCMC/HB).

The Air Force Program Executive Office for Intelligence, Surveillance, Reconnaissance and Special Operations (PEO ISR SOF) manages the modernization, development, testing, production, fielding, and sustainment of over 200 programs supporting the United States Air Force and allied partners worldwide. This position supports the Foreign Military Sales (FMS) Division and specifically the Airborne Warning and Control System (AWACS) program supporting the Royal Saudi Air Force. As part of the International Airborne Battle Management Command and Control Division (AFLCMC/WIW), the selected candidate will provide Test and Evaluation (T&E) support to ensure system capabilities meet operational requirements while supporting acquisition, modernization, integration, and sustainment efforts. This effort will focus on the AWACS RSAF upgrade, known as the RAMP upgrade. This is a $1.3 Billion Dollar Aircraft Mod.

This is a full time position at Hanscom AFB, MA.

This position supports the Foreign Military Sales (FMS) Division and specifically the Airborne Warning and Control System (AWACS) program supporting the Royal Saudi Air Force. As part of the International Airborne Battle Management Command and Control Division (AFLCMC/WIW), the selected candidate will provide acquisition, engineering, logistics, cybersecurity, test, or program management support, as applicable to their assigned role, ensuring successful execution of FMS efforts while supporting cost, schedule, performance, and mission objectives for a key international partner.

Duties Include, But Not Limited To

• Plan, coordinate, and execute Test and Evaluation (T&E) activities supporting Foreign Military Sales (FMS) AWACS programs.
• Develop test concepts, methodologies, strategies, plans, procedures, and reports supporting system verification and validation activities.
• Support Developmental Test & Evaluation (DT&E), Operational Test & Evaluation (OT&E), and end-user operational testing activities.
• Coordinate test activities among government organizations, contractors, operational users, and international stakeholders.
• Develop and maintain test schedules, track testing progress, and provide status updates to program leadership.
• Evaluate system performance, operational effectiveness, suitability, and mission readiness through analysis of test data and results.
• Support requirements verification and validation activities to ensure systems meet operational and technical objectives.
• Prepare technical documentation including test plans, test procedures, test reports, analyses, cost estimates, and engineering recommendations.
• Identify, assess, and document risks, deficiencies, and corrective actions resulting from test activities.
• Review and evaluate test results to ensure technical accuracy, completeness, and compliance with program requirements.
• Support system integration testing and interoperability assessments involving airborne command and control systems and associated mission systems.
• Participate in technical reviews, program management reviews, engineering working groups, and Integrated Product Teams (IPTs).
• Provide recommendations to program leadership regarding testing strategies, system performance, and program execution.

Requirements

Citizenship: Must be a US citizen.

Clearance: Must have and be able to maintain a Secret level Clearance.

• Experience developing and executing test plans, procedures, and reports.
• Experience supporting system verification, validation, and operational testing activities.
• Knowledge of DoD acquisition and Test & Evaluation processes.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

Clearance: Top Secret level clearance.

Education: Bachelor's or Master's Degree in a professional engineering discipline.

Years of experience: 8 years of directly related experience with 5 years in a DoD setting.

• Test Manager Course certification or course completion.
• Experience supporting Foreign Military Sales (FMS) programs.
• Experience supporting airborne command and control, ISR, battle management, or mission systems programs.
• Experience supporting Air Force acquisition organizations.
• Experience working with operational users and international partners.
• Familiarity with AWACS (E-3), airborne surveillance systems, or command and control platforms.

Technical Skills

• Test & Evaluation (T&E)
• Developmental Test & Evaluation (DT&E)
• Operational Test & Evaluation (OT&E)
• Test Planning and Execution
• Verification and Validation (V&V)
• Requirements Verification
• Systems Engineering
• Test Documentation Development
• Risk Management
• Data Analysis and Reporting
• System Integration Testing
• Interoperability Testing
• DoD Acquisition Processes
• Integrated Product Teams (IPTs)
• Configuration Management
• Technical Reviews and Assessments

Interpersonal Skills

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to effectively brief senior government, contractor, and international stakeholders.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and schedules simultaneously.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work collaboratively across multidisciplinary teams and organizations.

Additional Information

Location: Hanscom Air Force Base, MA

Travel: Travel may be required per the customer's discretion.

Onsite position.

Benefits

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Referral programVision insurance

Our people and culture

McBride is an Equal Opportunity Employer. McBride Consulting does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.