Principal Test Execution Lead (TEL)

JOB TITLE: Principal Test Lead / Test Execution Lead
LOCATION: Tucson, Arizona (On-Site)
RATE RANGE: $80 - 90 Per Hour on W2
DURATION: Initial 1-Year Contract
JOB#: 14951372

REQUIRED

• Typically requires a Bachelor's Degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of eight (8) years' prior relevant experience OR an advanced degree and 5 years of experience.
• Experience with Earned Value Management System (EVMS) and Program management.
• Experience with the functionalities of Test Systems Engineering or equivalent
• Engineering experience for both hardware and test software development, integration, verification, validation, and maintenance activities within production, manufacturing, product qualification environments.
• Experience with program management tools such as EVMS, Integrated Master Plan (IMP), Integrated Master Schedule (IMS), and Risk and Opportunity Management.
• Experience with budget, schedule, Estimate at Complete (EAC) process, and financial performance report generation with Test Systems Engineering or equivalent Engineering programs.
• Budget Change Request (BCR) and Basis of Estimate (BOE) generation for Test Systems Engineering programs.

JOB DESCRIPTION

This position requires leading a team of multi-discipline engineers, providing technical and execution oversight, and managing multiple projects for a program. If you enjoy project management, partnership with other functional organizations, and establish strong relationship with the program office and customer, this is the job for you!

Responsibilities to Anticipate:

• Direct all phases of programs from inception through completion, act as an IPTL of multi-disciplinary engineers on projects in technical manufacturing and administrative areas.
• Manage a cross functional test team including electrical, software, mechanical, etc.
• Oversee and coordinate the administrative and operational aspects of ongoing projects within program guidelines.
• Coordinate with program leadership, finance, and planning to execute Earned Value Management (EVM).
• Analyze data gathered and develop solutions or alternative methods of proceeding to optimize performance and increase efficiency of work.
• Facilitate project tasks with the various functional organizations to ensure alignment with overall project objectives.
• Coordinate the preparation of proposals, business plans, proposal work statements and specifications, operating budgets, and financial terms/conditions of contract.
• Effectively communicate the TEE performance results to executive and/or functional leadership, program leadership, and customers.

Qualifications We Prefer :

• Experience in managing multi-disciplinary teams. EVMS certification, Program Management certification, or equivalent
• Demonstrate IPTL experience showing the ability to collaborate with program office, cross-functional teams, and internal/external customers.
• Strong influential communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to present analytic and performance results from program to functional leadership.
• Experience in small/medium program execution
• Demonstrate understanding of engineering development, transition to production, production, and maintenance.
• Experience with proposal capture and contract processes from receipt of RFP, preparing Basis of Estimates, proposal submittal, preparing Statements of Work, contract startup and contract close-out.
• Experience with all the functionalities of Automation Test Equipment/Unit Under Test (ATE/UUT).
• Agile Methodologies understanding

This position requires a security clearance, secret or higher

Equal opportunity employer as to all protected groups, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities

* While an hourly range is posted for this position, an eventual hourly rate is determined by a comprehensive salary analysis which considers multiple factors including but not limited to: job-related knowledge, skills and qualifications, education and experience as compared to others in the organization doing substantially similar work, if applicable, and market and business considerations. Benefits offered include medical, dental and vision benefits; dependent care flexible spending account; 401(k) plan; voluntary life/short term disability/whole life/term life/accident and critical illness coverage; employee assistance program; sick leave in accordance with regulation. Benefits may be subject to generally applicable eligibility, waiting period, contribution, and other requirements and conditions. Benefits offered are in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws and subject to change at TCM's discretion.

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