Testing Services Assistant Director Security Clearance

Position: Testing Services Assistant Director with Security Clearance
Testing Services Assistant Director Washington DC Metro area (Onsite - Arlington, DC; some remote work possible) We are looking for a Testing Services Assistant Director to work closely with the Testing Services Director and other senior software testing leadership and software test platform leaders to ensure projects are progressing to plan, key metrics are being reported and to drive operational efficiency.

This person should proactively drive work independently in alignment with broader strategic guidance, anticipate challenges, accurately prioritize responsibilities, and develop actionable, solution-oriented recommendations in close collaboration with stakeholders. This role will work closely with other contracted members of the prime contractors team and subcontracted resources. This role requires a proactive, solutions-oriented individual who takes initiative, anticipates challenges, and works closely with clients and stakeholders to drive outcomes.

As the needs of the contract change, this role will also evolve. Some highlights of the job duties include the following. Own execution of program software testing - Act as an accountable contractor leader of a program's test execution responsibilities, including planning, execution, and reporting of tests for a suite of approximately 10 integrated products. Think through future potential risks or challenges while completing tests on time.

Find ways to make "on time" sooner than before. Ensure everyone has complete and clear access to test result information and seek to improve key metrics. Drive change and implementation of best practices - Articulate best-practices for test in Agile and/or Dev Sec Ops  environments and drive organization to adoption of practices. Work through implementation challenges drawing from direct experience bringing organizations from poor test practices into modern, best practices.

Provide Subject Matter Expertise - Consult with development, security, operations, technical / engineering, and business leadership to ensure the best possible outcomes for the organization. Provide insights into the impact of key decisions to test's ability to support success. Share subject matter expertise on testing best practices, test automation implementation, and tradeoffs throughout testing lifecycle. Consult with test leadership on how to optimize outcomes by improving processes, environments, deployment of resources, etc.

Act as a trusted partner to client stakeholders, working collaboratively to solve problems and align testing outcomes with broader program goals. Support strategic management of team tasks - Help the Testing Services Director maintain a high-level comprehensive view of all key tasks and asks across the leadership team and provide reminders to team to ensure completion. Help escalate and resolve cross-team roadblocks.

Understand technical details to ensure strategies are achievable and proactively identify and solve challenges before they impact delivery. Enforce documented processes - Ensure that individuals (team, vendors, government) are following processes as documented. Determine root cause and work with platform leads to implement corrective actions, including providing process training. Evolve with the role - As the team continues to improve and the need for active management decreases, the role will also evolve to address new needs.

Motivated to learn on-the-job as the role progresses, specifically in the context of implementing and guiding testing in relation to Dev Sec Ops  best practices. JOB RESPONSIBILITIES Own execution of Software Testing - Accountable for end-to-end delivery of testing across the program, including planning, execution, and reporting
* Drive development and execution of test plans aligned to program needs
* Lead resolution of testing issues and remove blockers to maintain schedule
* Deliver clear, accurate reporting on solution health and test outcomes
* Establish and improve test performance metrics to drive accountability
* Partner directly with government leads and key stakeholders across all activities
* Operate and make decisions effectively in high-stakes environment…