Testing Manager - Lead Complex Programs (Secret Clearance)

Ariel Partners; New York (NY); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Ariel Partners is seeking a Testing Manager in New York to lead a team of test specialists and drive complex test programs from requirements to execution. The role demands translating program needs into executable test objectives, developing strategies, and coordinating with diverse stakeholders to ensure compliance and quality.

The candidate will oversee test cycles, analyze results, and present actionable recommendations to clients while aligning with DoD standards and commercial testing

Qualifications

• Minimum five years of relevant experience.
• Proven ability to supervise test specialists and manage complex test programs.
• Experience turning requirements into testable objectives and developing test strategies, cycles, plans, and schedules.
• Ability to independently assess system performance and communicate findings to clients.
• Familiarity with commercial test environments and operating procedures.
• Ability to work across diverse organizations within program constraints.
• Nationally recognized technical authority certification.
• DoD Approved 8570 Baseline Certification, IAT Level II.

Responsibilities

• Supervise a team of test specialists and manage complex test programs.
• Translate program requirements into testable objectives and independently assess system performance.
• Develop overall test strategy, objectives, methodologies, analyses, and schedules.
• Analyze and recommend test cycles, plans, safety reviews, and detailed test objectives.
• Apply testing discipline and methodologies to design and run thorough programs.
• Coordinate with diverse organizations and stakeholders to execute testing activities.
• Lead analysis of test output data, communicate with the client, and present findings.
• Apply knowledge of commercial test environments and operating procedures throughout planning and execution.

Skills

Team supervision

Test program management

Requirements translation

Test data analysis

DoD 8570 IAT II

Secret clearance

Stakeholder coordination

Knowledge of commercial test Envs

Job description

Ariel Partners is seeking a Testing Manager in New York to lead a team of test specialists and drive complex test programs from requirements to execution. The role demands translating program needs into executable test objectives, developing strategies, and coordinating with diverse stakeholders to ensure compliance and quality.

The candidate will oversee test cycles, analyze results, and present actionable recommendations to clients while aligning with DoD standards and commercial testing