Test Operations Group Manager

Job Title: Test Operations Group Manager

Location: Arnold AFB, TN

Function/Branch: Engineering / Space and Missiles

Directorate: Test Operations

Position Type: Regular, Full-Time

Pay Type: Exempt

Grade (provided by HR): L09-L10 (OA0958 / OA10008)

Overview

Beyond New Horizons, LLC (BNH) has an exciting opportunity to contribute to the mission of our Space and Missiles Branch in the role of Group Manager supporting the Test Operations and Sustainment contract at Arnold Engineering Development Complex at Arnold AFB, TN. The Group Manager will be working as a member of an integrated team responsible for maintaining and sustaining the United States Air Force Test Operations and Sustainment efforts.

Open to internal and external candidates

Job Summary

The successful candidate will be the Primary Point of Contact and interface with the area Air Force Capability Manager, Asset Owner, Leadership and provide management and leadership for the test operations personnel in one of the test facilities within the Space and Missiles branch. We currently have two openings: 1) High Temperature Laboratory (Arc-Heated Facilities) Group and 2) Aerodynamic Propulsion Test Unit Group.

Specific duties may include, but are not necessarily limited to the following duties for this area of the TOS contract: managing engineering and skilled craft workforce, meeting contract deliverables, managing and executing external projects funding the propulsion test and infrastructure efforts, including through-put improvements, interfacing with DoD leadership, and other duties described below:

Job Duties:

Responsible for managing the test and sustainment mission requirements of the Test Operations and Sustainment (TOS) contract in the Space and Missiles Branch
• Coordinates and supervises the Reimbursable Budget Authority (RBA) test customer and Direct Budget Authority (DBA) maintenance/ sustainment funds and capital improvement activities
• Develops/Reviews RBA test estimates, project plans, and schedules for the TOS responsibilities of test efforts
• Ensures coordination, engagement, and leads team participation with the Capital Improvements Team and capital and other projects supporting capability and capacity improvements, development and integration
• Review and approve asset documentation; risk assessment and hazard analyses, work instructions, and other technical documentation as required.
• Forecasts engineering, skilled craft. and support staff requirements and provides inputs to branch and engineering resource manager
• Develops technically agile talent by assigning tasks to the engineering staff and engaging in ongoing evaluation of performance
• Works closely with the Capital Improvements project team to ensure successful execution
• Performs technical and managerial review of asset documentation including Operations and Maintenance (O&M) hazard analyses and work instructions for facility assets.
• Supports the use of common work processes and procedures to ensure Operations and Maintenance/ Sustainment and Asset Health Assurance (AHA) efforts are consistent with other areas across the TOS contract.
• Supports long-term planning goals for facility sustainment and modernization
• Conducts assessments of performance, including annual performance reviews, in accordance with approved BNH procedures and holds career development discussions
• Provides direction to supervisors and craft superintendents for tasks required to support area mission.
• Champions the creation of a work environment which fosters openness, trust, communications, teamwork, empowerment, innovation, and satisfaction
• Exemplifies the company core value and covenant of safety in all aspects of job including wearing Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) in accordance with company policy
• It is a condition of employment to wear company issued PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) in accordance with supervisory direction and company policy
• Performs other related duties as required

Basic Qualifications:

• BS Degree in Engineering or other technical discipline plus a minimum of 8 years' progressive and relevant engineering experience; OR a minimum of 15 years' progressive and relevant experience in engineering or testing environments
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Department of Defense Secret level security clearance and access to the AEDC local area network
• Due to Air Force Security requirements, U.S. Citizenship is required for employment at AEDC

Preferred Qualifications

• Active Department of Defense Security Clearance (minimum Secret Clearance classification).
• Prior experience/familiarity in ground test operations and maintenance processes or complex, dynamic industrial operations
• Ability to work under schedule pressure and manage the team's workload.
• Ability to work effectively in a dynamic environment with changing priorities and adjustments to test & facility conditions and requirements
• Ability and desire to mentor, develop, and lead diverse talent across disciplines and experience levels
• Ability to develop and maintain trusted relationships with reports, client, and test customers, and management
• Knowledge and demonstrated practice of related safety and security measures and setting a good example for others
• Experience with Configuration Management systems
• Advanced certifications (PE, PMP, CMRP, etc.)
• Strong verbal and written communication skills in English.
• Experience leading continual improvement culture

What We Offer

• Competitive salaries
• Continuing education assistance
• Multiple healthcare benefits packages
• 401K with employer matching
• Paid time off (PTO) along with a federally recognized holiday schedule

Who We Are

Beyond New Horizons (BNH) is a fully populated joint venture of Astrion and Fluor Federal Services, Inc. formed to provide unmatched Test Operations and Sustainment services for the Arnold Engineering Development Complex. We chose our name to serve as an enduring reminder of our commitment to AEDC's rich aerospace research and development legacy anchored in AEDC's Toward New Horizons founding study and the unprecedented opportunities to greatly expand AEDC's capabilities and capacity Beyond those existing today. Leveraging the capabilities of our parent companies, BNH specializes in testing and evaluation for military and space systems combined with proven capability in large-scale Government program management, integration, engineering, and construction services for specialized and technically advanced high-hazard facilities.

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