Lead Test Managers (TM) 9 / 17 / 25 - 10 / 8 / 25

Lead Test Managers (TM) 9 / 17 / 25 - 10 / 8 / 25

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The Air Force Nuclear Weapons Center (AFNWC) is seeking three full-time, non-supervisory Lead Test Managers (TM) for the Acquisition Category I (ACAT I) LGM35A Sentinel Program Office, Hill AFB, UT. The role serves as the weapon system segment's technical authority for test and evaluation as defined by DoD 5000.89_DAFI99-103, supporting the Program's Chief Developmental Tester (CDT) in all activities related to testing. These positions may be filled at NH-0801-04 Lead General Engineer, NH-1301-04 Lead Physical Scientist, or NH-1550-04 Lead Computer Scientist with a typical 2025 salary range of $124,531 - $190,424.

Responsibilities :

• Leads and manages planning and execution of all matters related to test and evaluation efforts including critical test, requirements verification, risk management, and test resource availability for the Sentinel System from the System Program Office (SPO) perspective.
• Plans, organizes, directs, and coordinates test and evaluation activities of functional specialists including contracting, engineering, manufacturing, program control, configuration / data management, test, sustainment, and logistics.
• Provides leadership guidance and technical assistance on test and evaluation matters, such as test planning and implementation, test conduct, resource control, and reporting.
• Collaborates with prime contractor test teams, the Combined Test Force (i.e., Air Force Test Center and Air Force Operational Test & Evaluation Center), and SPO subject matter experts to develop and execute test campaigns that meet TEMP objectives.
• Leads technical / management summits and meetings attended by executive levels and key stakeholders to plan and execute assigned test and evaluations programs, resolve technical, resource and schedule conflicts, identify and mitigate risks, and direct technical and programmatic efforts.
• Leads team members in development of test strategies, TEMP inputs, and coordinates with the CDT to update the TEMP and pursue formal approval for Air Force and DoD signature.
• Assesses progress in test projects including cost estimates, schedules, and performance baseline requirements by applying new methods and procedures; reviews and directs the progress of contractors supporting the test campaign in meeting program test and evaluation objectives.

Desired knowledge and skills :

Requirements for the position :

Seniority level : Mid-Senior level

Employment type : Full-time

Job function : Quality Assurance

Industries : Government Administration

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