Testing Manager - Secret Clearance Required

Ariel Partners; Fort Belvoir (VA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Ariel Partners is seeking a Testing Manager to supervise test specialists and lead complex test programs. You will translate program requirements into testable objectives, develop strategies and plans, and assess system performance against stated requirements.

The role requires DoD approved 8570 Baseline Certification (IAT II) and active Secret Clearance, with collaboration across diverse organizations and client representatives to deliver actionable findings and recommendations.

Qualifications

• At least five years of relevant experience.
• Ability to supervise test specialists and manage complex, state-of-the-art test programs.
• Experience translating requirements into testable objectives and developing test strategies, cycles, plans, methodologies, analyses, and schedules.
• Ability to assess system performance independently, analyze test data, and communicate findings and recommendations to clients.
• Familiarity with commercial test environments and operating procedures.

Responsibilities

• Supervise a team of test specialists and manage complex test programs.
• Translate complex program requirements into testable objectives and independently assess system performance against those requirements.
• Develop the overall test strategy, including objectives, methodologies, analysis approaches, and schedules.
• Analyze and recommend test cycles, test plans, safety reviews, and detailed test objectives.
• Apply test discipline and complex methodologies to design and execute a thorough test program, accounting for limitations and restrictions.
• Work effectively with diverse organizations and stakeholders to coordinate and execute testing activities.
• Lead analysis of test output data, communicate with the client, and present clear results and recommendations.
• Apply knowledge of commercial test environments and operating procedures throughout test planning and execution.

Skills

Team supervision

Test program management

Requirements translation

Data analysis

Client communication

IAT II Certification

Education

IAT II Certification (8570)

Job description

Ariel Partners is seeking a Testing Manager to supervise test specialists and lead complex test programs. You will translate program requirements into testable objectives, develop strategies and plans, and assess system performance against stated requirements.

The role requires DoD approved 8570 Baseline Certification (IAT II) and active Secret Clearance, with collaboration across diverse organizations and client representatives to deliver actionable findings and recommendations.