Associate Test Resource Manager (TRM) with Security Clearance

Title:

Associate Test Resource Manager (TRM) K 's Mission Engineering Division delivers complex technical solutions and expert support to the U.S. Department of War, specializing in modeling and simulation, cyber transformation, air vehicle mission integration, and lifecycle support. As a trusted partner with a proven history in mission technology, K  collaborates closely with clients to develop innovative and effective solutions. With a strong ethical framework, K  prioritizes data security, privacy, and responsible information management to ensure mission success.

K  is seeking a Test Resource Manager (TRM) to support the PMA-280 Tomahawk Weapons System Assistant Program Manager for Test and Evaluation (T&E) at NAS Patuxent River in Lexington Park, MD. In this role, the TRM will coordinate test resources, support test planning and execution, and help ensure test events are scheduled and resourced to meet program timelines, emerging requirements, and key milestones.

The successful candidate will bring a strong understanding of NAVAIR test processes, test products, T&E policies, and acquisition lifecycle documentation, with the ability to assess schedule, cost, compliance, and performance impacts.

Roles and Responsibilities
* Coordinate and manage test resources in support of PMA-280 Tomahawk Weapons System program goals, test timelines, and emerging or time-sensitive requirements.

* Prepare, submit, and maintain test resource plans or equivalent documentation in accordance with customer-established timelines.

* Support the review and coordination of test products, including test plans, test plan reviews, post-test reports, briefs, white papers, and other required documentation.

* Assess test execution planning and identify potential risks to schedule, cost, system performance, compliance, and effective test outcomes.

* Generate and maintain metrics to evaluate test risk, compliance status, resource readiness, and potential impacts to program milestones.

* Coordinate and support T&E reviews, meetings, and customer engagements as required.

* Maintain familiarity with applicable T&E tools, compliance methods, databases, instructions, policies, handbooks, and acquisition documentation.

* Manage Government Furnished Property (GFP) as required in support of test events and program requirements.

* Maintain compliance with Navy, NAVAIR, PMA-280, and K  training requirements, including cybersecurity and information assurance training.

* Work in both office and aircraft hangar settings, adapting to changing program priorities, schedules, and mission needs.
Basic Qualifications
* Clearance & Citizenship:
Current government security clearance and eligibility for access to classified information, including the ability to obtain a Top Secret clearance.

* Education:

Bachelor's degree or equivalent and a minimum of three years of related experience.

* Experience:

Experience supporting Test and Evaluation activities, including familiarity with test technical products such as test plans, test plan reviews, and post-test reports.

* Experience:

Background supporting NAVAIR aviation programs, aircraft systems, or related acquisition/test environments.

* Software/Tools:
Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite products.

* Other Requirements:
Ability to travel and work in both office and aircraft hangar environments as required.

Preferred Qualifications
* Knowledge of the acquisition T&E Handbook, Test Requirements Definition and Concurrence Guidebook, and College of T&E resources.

* Familiarity with DoD 5000.02, SECNAVINST 5000.2, NAVAIRINST 3905.1, NAVAIRINST 3960.2, NAVAIRINST 3960.4, and NAVAIRINST 4355.19.

* General knowledge of aircraft hardware, software, test development, and test resource planning.

* Experience researching, reviewing, and interpreting technical information related to aviation systems, acquisition programs, or test events. Scheduled Weekly

Hours:

40 hours/week Basic Compensation: $83,100 - $125,000. The salary range posted is based on the national average. The offered rate will be based on the selected candidate's location, knowledge, skills, abilities, and/or experience, contract affordability, and in consideration of internal parity. Additional Compensation: K  may offer bonuses, commissions, or other forms of compensation to certain job titles or levels, per internal policy or contractual designation.

Additional compensation may be in the form of sign on bonus, relocation benefits, short term incentives, long term incentives, or discretionary payments for exceptional performance. Benefits: K  offers a selection of competitive lifestyle benefits which could include a 401K plan with company match, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, AD&D, flexible spending account, disability, paid time off, or flexible work schedule.

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