Principal Test Systems Test Execution Lead 102105

Principal Test Systems Execution Lead 
Location: Tucson, AZ 
Required Clearance: Secret  

Since 1999, ITEC has been a powerhouse in supporting mission-critical programs for the DoD and Intelligence community, building a solid reputation along the way. At ITEC, we don’t just care for our employees—we champion them with competitive salaries, an outstanding employee care program, and a benefits package that includes Medical, Dental, Vision, Paid Time Off, and a 401k match.

U.S. Citizenship Mandatory: Due to our US federal government contract, candidates for this position are required to be a US Citizen and will be subject to a background investigation. 

Job Description:

ITEC is seeking a Principal Test Systems Test Execution Lead (TEL) located onsite in Tucson, Arizona. 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! 

Job Responsibilities:

• 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. 

Required Skills:

• 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. 

Desired Skills:

• Experience in managing multi-disciplinary teams. EVMS certification, Program Management certification, or equivalent to PM Level 6 certification.
• 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. 

ITEC is a wholly owned subsidiary of ManpowerGroup Public Sector.