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AI Signal Research, Inc. (ASRI) · 3 months ago

Senior Test Project Manager (AX1658)

King George, VA

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

10+ years exp

AI Signal Research, Inc. (ASRI) is seeking a Senior Test Project Manager to oversee and manage all aspects of weapon system Test and Evaluation (TandE) activities throughout the acquisition life cycle. The role involves comprehensive test planning, execution support, reporting, and coordination with various stakeholders to ensure alignment with programmatic priorities and timelines.

Artificial Intelligence (AI)Professional Services

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Oversee and manage all aspects of weapon system Test and Evaluation (TandE) activities at various stages in the acquisition life cycle to include early prototype demonstration and experimentation through full program of record system qualification

Duties include comprehensive test planning, execution support, and reporting at the component/subsystem/system and integrated system of systems level in support of the Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgrens TandE Division

Employees will derive specific test/demonstration requirements within the overall systems engineering process; develop overall test strategies and detailed test plans, coordinate test execution and reporting requirements with appropriate test agencies and sponsors; analyze test data to accurately report test metrics and results; interface with task and functional leaders to ensure test events align with appropriate cost and schedule constraints; prepare and present technical and test program management briefings to senior program and division leadership; and continuously coordinate across varying stakeholders to keep test projects on track with required program constraints

Qualification

TestEvaluation (TandE)DoD Acquisition PolicySystems EngineeringMicrosoft ProjectEvaluationPlan (TEMP)Strategic PlanningStakeholder ManagementLeadershipWritten CommunicationOral Communication

Required

Bachelors degree or higher in an applicable technical/management/business discipline is desired

Minimum of Ten (10) years professional experience in technical/management areas related to the research, development, testing, evaluation, and/or operations of major combat weapon systems with a demonstrated understanding of test and evaluation fundamentals are required for the Senior Test Project Manager position

U.S. Citizen

Ability to obtain a Security Clearance

The applicant must have a thorough understanding of the DoD and/or Department of Navy research, development, test and evaluation (RDTandE) process

Must be proficient in TandE and acquisition processes; DOD 5000 series and familiar with Qualification Testing called out in MIL-STD 810 Environmental Engineering and Laboratory Test

Able to develop and coordinate TandE strategies to support program acquisition requirements

Experienced in developing and managing TandE resources

The applicant must be a motivated self-starter, critical thinker, strategic planner, and proven leader with attention to detail

Candidate must be a team player and have strong demonstrated written/oral communication and stakeholder management skills

Preferred

Bachelors in an engineering discipline is preferred

Masters degree and professional development including honors, publications, professional licenses, and certifications along with similar evidence of professional accomplishments is desired

Expertise with US Navy Weapon Systems and understanding of the overall DoD/Army systems research, development, testing, evaluation, and acquisition system enterprise

Expertise/Training in DoD Acquisition Policy, Program Management, Systems Engineering, and Test and Evaluation fundamentals

DoD and Navy specific combat weapon system test and evaluation is desired

Prior Level II TandE DAWIA certification

Lead a long-term strategic approach that supports programmatic milestones within resource constraints

Experience in writing and coordinating approval for a Test and Evaluation Master Plan (TEMP) to support a Milestone Decision Review

Oversight of TandE teams executing test planning, execution and test reporting

Experience with System Engineering supporting program reviews

Experience with oversight and collaborative agencies (DOTE, JITC, Service OT units, Service Staff POCs)

Planned, coordinated, conducted and documented TandE related reviews and meetings required to execute Test and Evaluation program contained in the approved acquisition strategy

Articulated necessary TandE resources and staffing to achieve programmatic priorities while supporting programmatic timelines

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