Position Summary:

• The Test & FQT Lead provides overall leadership and guidance to the Test and Analysis teams during the execution of all Global Test Events, including end-of-year demonstrations and FQTs.
• Ultimately, the Test and FQT Lead is responsible for the planning, execution, and reporting of all tests in which the C2BMC-Global ART/TO60 team is a participant.

Responsibilities:

• Works closely with our government customer in support of the MDA's Integrated Master Test Plan, including development of test objectives, architectures, and all event planning.
• Responsible for establishing test teams, as well as coordinating with lab managers, MDIOC support resources, operations groups, and other external elements.
• Supports all required boards, customer meetings, etc.
• Reviews and approves all test artifacts, including test plans, test reports, configuration items, CDRLs, etc.
• Provides oversight of the Data Management group and all data management functions.
• Serves as a technical advisor to the Global EPM and TO60 Solution Chief.
• Supports all proposal activities.
• Must have excellent written and oral presentation skills, with a proven record in collaborating with senior customers.

Technical Skills Required:

• Assist with the organization and participation in Segment FQT events, preparation for software capability delivery for Flight and Ground Tests, as well as overall test capability events that span the duration of the PoP.
• Proven integration and test experience on large-scale DoD or Missile Defense Agency systems.
• Understanding of Command and Control concepts and experience integrating and testing with other external systems.
• Lead the System Test execution team (consisting of Event Mission Directors) within the Missile Defense System (MDS) Command and Control program.
• Responsible for the planning, execution, and reporting of MDS ground tests and flight tests.
• Strong leadership, interpersonal, and verbal/written communication skills enabling effective work in a collaborative team environment, including with our government customer, other National Team product teams, and external elements.

Education Required:

• Expert authority in the discipline, typically with an advanced degree and 12+ years of experience, or a bachelor's with 14+ years of experience, or equivalent.
• Applies advanced concepts, theories, and principles, and contributes toward the development of new principles and concepts.
• Works on unusually complex problems with consultative direction.
• Erroneous decisions would normally result in failure to achieve goals critical to major organizational objectives and damage the image of the organization's technological capability.
• Advises top management and customers on advanced technical research studies and applications.
• Managerial/leadership experience or necessary skills.

Clearance Required:

• Top Secret SCI required to start.