Global Test and FQT Lead – TS/SCI Required

Location: Colorado Springs, CO / Schriever SFB, Colorado Springs, CO

Full-time direct hire.

Salary: $130,000-$140,000 depending on qualifications with full benefits package.

The Test & FQT Lead provides overall leadership and guidance to the Test and Analysis teams during the execution of all Global Test Events, to include 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 our team is a participant.
 
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.
 
Technical advisor to the Global EPM and TO60 Solution Chief.  Supports all proposal activities. 
 
The Test and FQT Lead must have excellent written and oral presentation skills as well as a proven record in collaborating with senior customers. 

Technical Skills Required

• To 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.
• The candidate must have proven integration and test experience on large-scale DoD or Missile Defense Agency systems.
• The candidate must have an understanding of Command and Control concepts and experience integrating and testing with other external systems.
• The candidate must possess the technical skills to lead the System Test execution team (consisting of Event Mission Directors) within the Missile Defense System (MDS) Command and Control, program.
• The System Test Team is responsible for the planning, execution, and reporting of MDS ground tests and flight tests.  
• The candidate must possess strong leadership, interpersonal and verbal/written communications skills enabling him/her to work effectively in a collaborative team environment, including our government customer, other National Team product teams, and external elements.

Education Required

Expert, authority in discipline typically with an advanced degree and 12+ years experience or bachelors with 14+ years experience or equivalent; applies advanced concepts, theories, and principles and contributes toward the development of new principles and concepts; works 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.
Top Secret SCI required to start

Benefits: Benefit offerings include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability, flexible spending accounts, paid holidays, flexible PTO program, 401k program. Come join a Top Places to Work organization!