Test Manager

The Test Manager serves as the primary point of contact for all test-related activities including test plans, procedures, and reports in support of a Foreign Military Sales (FMS) Air Operations Center (AOC) Program. The Test manager also oversees all deficiency tracking and resolution activities. Responsibilities:
•Develop a Test & Evaluation Program Plan (TEPP) that describes program test concept and objectives.
•Develop test procedures for each formal test event that are consistent with the approved TEPP.
•Develop procedures to verify AOC systems and integration with other systems meet customer requirements.
•Support performance of Functional and Physical Configuration Audits (FCA/PCA).
•Develop Configuration Audit Plans and Configuration Audit Summary Reports.
•Lead Test Readiness Review (TRR) to assess test objectives, test methods and procedures, scope of tests, and safety. Confirm that required test resources have been identified and coordinated to support planned tests. Verify traceability of planned tests to program requirements and user needs. Assess systems for development maturity and risk and determine readiness to proceed to formal testing.
•Prepare all documentation in coordination with project Technical Writers/Support personnel for successful entrance and exit of testing phases.
•Develop test procedures for System Acceptance Testing (SAT).
•Lead performance of System Acceptance Test CONUS and OCONUS.
•Investigate deficiencies and anomalies discovered during system testing in order to determine the root cause.
•Record and track deficiencies and anomalies detected during test events.
•Propose appropriate category and priority for system deficiencies IAW Air Force standards.
•Present system deficiencies at Deficiency Review Board (DRB) and in weekly reports.
•Work with the program team to resolve failures based on a mutually agreed upon schedule, methodology of resolution, and verification.
•Implement and maintain an internal system to track test failure reporting.
•Propose closure plans for any Category II (Urgent) deficiencies to allow for the formal closeout of test events.
•Repeat appropriate test activities to verify test compliance anytime the system is modified to address a recorded deficiency.
•Conduct regression testing following the correction of failure or any modification that may change the results of prior testing.
•Perform other duties as assigned. Requirements:
•Active Secret security clearance.
•Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related discipline OR equivalent work experience.
•Willing and able to travel up to 40% CONUS and OCONUS, including up to four consecutive months in the Middle East in support of test activities.
•Minimum five (5) years of experience supporting DoD/Military programs.
•Experience with Command and Control (C2) systems for the US Air Force.
•Proven experience creating test plans and procedures for C2, IT, and Networking systems.