Aeropropulsion Test Manager

Aeropropulsion Test Manager### Aeropropulsion Test Manager Apply:
Arnold AFB, TN:
Full time:
Posted Today:
JR100905
** Job Title**:
Aeropropulsion Test Manager
** Location**:
Arnold AFB, TN - Tullahoma, TN (On-site)  Canvas provides engineering services and technical solutions for customers in federal and commercial markets. We are recognized by our customers and industry partners for our ethical standards, world-class technical expertise, and dedication to accomplishing the mission in a responsive, efficient, and affordable manner.  
** Duties**:
* Oversee and facilitate the planning, coordination, and execution of Aeropropulsion test programs.
* Interface with test customers and technical SMEs to gather information and establish test requirements.
* Develop, coordinate, and track test planning and readiness schedule.
* Document and revise Advance Fund Requests.
* Develop Rough Order of Magnitude (ROM) estimates – this document provides customers with a rough approximation for things like costs, test schedule, test consumables, required resources (fuel, electricity, water, etc.), manpower, etc.
* Develop Statement of Capability (SOC) - the baseline agreement between the Arnold Engineering Development Complex (AEDC) and the Sponsor. This document establishes responsibilities, schedule, cost and related support requirements to execute the project as understood.
* Track multiple projects using Earned Value Management (EVM) principles.
* Develop planning documentation as required throughout the test project lifecycle.
* Initiate periodic Test Planning Working Groups (TPWG) with test team to discuss test requirements, test planning, test readiness, and document meetings.
* Tailor milestone list for each project complexity and mission requirements with TPWG support.
* Communicate test and test-related maintenance, improvement and modernization, and technology requirements to the DO for scheduling consideration and identification of training opportunities.
* Coordinate and schedule all project reviews which include Technical Review Boards (TRB), Safety Review Boards (SRB), and Test Readiness Reviews (TRR).
* Lead TRR presentation with support from Test Engineers and Test Analysts.
* Prepare monthly Test Management Review (TMR) materials and brief to squadron leadership.
* Ensure deliverable timelines are met and closeout Test Projects.  
** Requirements**:
* Familiarization with DoD or Air Force Test Center test & evaluation processes
* An engineering degree is not explicitly required but
* highly* desired. An ability to understand engineering jargon and physics-based concepts is mandatory.
* Experience with Earned Value Management concepts.
* Experience leading technical teams
* Experience managing complex projects
* Experience applying technical and programmatic risk management or mitigation strategies
* Strong written and verbal communication skills
* Must be organized with the ability to multi-task effectively
* Must be self-motivated and detail oriented* +2yrs experience working as an Engineering Project Manager, Project Engineer, etc.  
** Desired**:
* Three years of relevant experience with DoD and/or AEDC, Eglin, Wright Patterson, Edwards AFB, NAVAIR, Hill AFB, China Lake experience a plus (
* desired)
** MBA or PMI/PMP certification
* Experience with jet and/or rocket engines, aircraft, spacecraft, and associated test systems.
** Security Clearance**:
Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret Clearance  
** Other Essential Job Functions**:
May be required to work other than normal duty hours, which may include evenings, weekends, and holidays.  
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* About Us:

** Founded in 2007, Canvas connects a passion for going beyond the expected with the knowledge and expertise to deliver what our clients need now and in the future. Canvas has been recognized as a Great Place to Work Certified TM, Fortune Best Small Workplace TM, Fortune Best Workplace for Millennia ls TM (2022), Best Place for Working Parents (2022 & 2023), HIRE Vets Gold Medallion Awardee (2021 & 2022), Best Places to Work Awardee, 2019 Government Contracting - Technology Business of the Year, and Woman-Owned Small Business of the Year (2018) by the Huntsville/Madison Chamber of Commerce.