Test Specialist Security Clearance

Position: Test Specialist with Security Clearance
MANTECH seeks a motivated, career and customer-oriented Test Specialist to join our team in Stafford, VA. This position will support Marine Corps Warfighting Laboratory (MCWL) efforts to research, develop, test, and evaluate (RDT&E) future military fires capabilities in order to transition and deliver select capabilities to the Marine Corps warfighter. Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
* Provide dedicated Field Test Support to flight testing and experimentation; troubleshoot technical issues, support logistics, and work with flight teams for ground/flight test readiness.

* Support the planning and executing of flight test missions, including defining test cards and managing on-board telemetry.

* Analyze, interpret, and report on flight data to verify aircraft performance.

* Assist Engineer Team in preparing Test Plans, Deliberate Risk Assessment Worksheets, and incorporating safety practices into overall systems engineering.

* Identify potential hazards, assess associated risks, and develop mitigation strategies to enforce rigorous safety protocols and to ensure compliance with FAA or military regulations.

* Prepare and review technical documentation to include technical data packages, system analysis reports, safety releases, hazard tracking tools, risk registers, and safety data packages for system safety review boards.

* Apply principles of DoD Instruction 5000.80 (Operation of the Middle Tier of Acquisition) to weapon system safety standards.

Minimum Qualifications:

* Bachelor's degree in Information Systems, Computer Programming, or Engineering (any discipline) from an accredited college or university and at least 4 years' experience.

* Experience in working in a field, test environment.

* Experience with system safety integration and documentation and maintaining hazard tracking systems.

* Experience with navigating and applying DoDI 5000.80, Operation of the Middle Tier of Acquisition (MTA).

* Up to 75% travel may be required.

Preferred Qualifications:

* Experience in working on a team in support of DoW objectives.

* Experience with implementation of MIL-STD 882E.

* Experience with USMC DOTMLPF-P, production, maintenance, and quality. Clearance Requirements:
* Must have a current/active Secret security clearance with the ability to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI clearance.

Physical Requirements:

* The person in this position must be able to remain in a stationary position 50% of the time. Occasionally move about inside the office to access file cabinets, office machinery, or to communicate with co-workers, management, and customers, via email, phone, and or virtual communication, which may involve delivering presentations.