Acquisition Test Manager Common Armament Tester - Fighters

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The Air Force Civilian Service (AFCS) is looking for a Full-Time Acquisition Test Manager Common Armament Tester
- Fighters (NH-801-03) to work for the Air Force Materiel Command (AFMC) in the Air Force Life Cycle Management Center (AFLCMC) Robins AFB, Georgia.

Recruitment, Relocation incentives may be available.

VoP: 83

Qualifications

In this position you will serve as the test manager for the Common Armament Tester
- Fighters (CAT-F). Will work to plan and execute the test program for this ACAT III acquisition program in the Automatic Test Systems (ATS) Division. Performs Systems Engineering activities to include Operational Safety, Suitability and Effectiveness (OSS&E) assurance, establishing technical requirements & baselines, systems integration & test, analyzing configuration alternatives, validating system performance, technology insertion, and establishing nuclear and cyber security certifications for the CAT-F program.

Performs analysis of alternatives and development of recommendations for the Milestone Decision Authority (MDA).

Strong expertise and experience with Test and Evaluation processes and procedures are required. Experience in writing/reviewing test plans, engaging in Test Readiness activities leading test events to perform Formal Qualification Tests (FQT) and Acceptance Test Procedures (ATP), writing/reviewing test reports, verifying requirements traceability, and verifying test documents prior to making product release recommendations. Expertise in Acquisition Contract efforts is highly desired.

Certified Acquisition Professional in Engineering & Technical Management highly desired. Knowledge in Armament Systems to include bomb racks and missile launchers is preferred.

Job requires interfacing with DoD program offices, major commands, contractor & organic providers, maintainers and users at all organizational levels.

Good written and oral communication skills are desired.

Must be able to work on teams and work with inter-disciplinary counterparts to resolve cost, schedule, performance, priority and resource constraints for best outcome.

Additionally, the candidate should be skilled in collaboration with multi-functional entities including other IPT members, engineers, supervisors, users, maintainers, and MAJCOM.

• U.S. Citizenship
• Obtain & maintain Security clearance.
• This is designated Drug Testing Position.
• An engineering degree from an ABET accredited program is required.
• DAWIA Certification:
  Ability to obtain Test and Evaluation Practitioner Certification.
• Financial Management Statement.
• Duties can include but are not limited to cost estimating support, market research, technical requirements development (system design), technical evaluations, schedule development, leading source selection/acquisition/sustainment activities, planning and leading testing activities, and ensuring technical performance while supporting overarching program cost, schedule and performance objectives. Develops and oversees execution of the program test plan. Provides independent assessment of program test events.

Equal Opportunity Employer. U.S. citizenship required. Must be of legal working age.