Group Manager - Space & Missiles &C Test Ops

Overview

Job Title: Group Manager – Space & Missiles &C Test Ops

Location: Arnold Air Force Base, TN

Job Family Code: O - Engineering

Function/Branch: Instrumentation, Data & Controls

Directorate: Engineering Tech & Support

Position Type: Replacement

Pay Type: Exempt

Pay Grade: L09 (OA0958) – L10 (OA1008)

Salary Range: Grade 09: $101,000 – $138,000;
Grade 10: $134,000 – $170,000 per year

The individual hired for this position will function as an &C Group Manager for the Space Test and Hypersonic Test Mission Areas. The manager is responsible for oversight, management, and leadership of an &C Group level organization of approximately 25 personnel across multiple specialties. Responsibilities include ensuring TOS contract requirements and deliverables are met safely and efficiently, coordinating with customer, contract, and government organizations, planning and reporting within the TOS organization and to the DoD client.

• Lead an &C Group level organization of approximately 25 personnel across diverse specialties such as engineers, software engineers, network engineers, system administrators, and technical specialists.
• Deliver and operate Test Mission Area Data and Control systems supporting Space and Hypersonics Test missions in line with the TOS contract and AEDC mission.
• Provide delivery of certain &C contract level deliverables (CDR).
• Design, develop, sustain, and deploy group assets through personal contributions and supervision of the workforce.
• Support the use of common work processes and procedures within the assigned function across the TOS contract.
• Provide priority inputs and direction for &C Branch planning/work coordination meetings and participate in the development of long‑term planning goals for the &C Branch.
• Mentor and direct supervisors and/or lead engineers for tasks required to support the AEDC mission.
• Establish staffing requirements for engineering necessary to meet mission requirements.
• Ensure group personnel have appropriate training and certifications as required by government regulations.
• Wear company‑issued PPE in accordance with supervisory direction and company policy.
• Perform other related duties as required.

• Bachelor's degree focusing on Engineering, Science, or Information Systems and a minimum of 8 years of applicable experience.
• Skill at building and maintaining personnel relationships.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain DoD security clearance and access to DoD network and computer systems.
• Current U.S. citizenship required.

• Active DoD Secret or higher‑level security clearance.
• Mathematical or computer expertise or a combination of the same.
• Knowledge and experience in development, sustainment, deployment, and operations of data and control systems across the Test Mission Enterprise.
• Knowledge and demonstrated practice of related safety measures and setting a good example for others regarding safety.
• Extensive prior instrumentation, data & controls system development and/or operations experience.
• Prior experience managing a test, capital improvement, maintenance, training, or overhead project, or a portion of a project budget.
• Master's degree in a technical or management field.
• Skill at writing and oral communication.
• Demonstrated ability to mentor less experienced technical staff.
• Familiarity with AEDC Test Facilities, Processes, and Personnel is desirable.

• Competitive salaries.
• Continuing education assistance.
• Multiple healthcare benefits packages.
• 401(k) with employer matching.
• Paid time off (PTO) along with a federally recognized holiday schedule.

Beyond New Horizons (BNH) is a joint venture of Astrion and Fluor Federal Services, Inc., providing test operations and sustainment services for the Arnold Engineering and Development Complex. BNH specializes in testing and evaluation for military and space systems combined with proven capability in large‑scale government program management, integration, engineering, and construction services for specialized, high‑hazard facilities.

Beyond New Horizons (BNH) is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

U.S. citizenship is required. BNH does not sponsor any applicants for employment authorization or offer any immigration‑related support for this position.