Axient is seeking a Senior Program Manager to support the 780th Test Squadron at Eglin AFB in Florida! The 780th Test Squadron is the Air Force's developmental test agency for air-to-air, air-to-ground and direct fire munitions. The individual should have a working knowledge of USAF and/or USN fighter airborne weapons systems, program management and DoD acquisitions concepts. Prior experience in developmental or operational testing is highly desired. Aircrew experience is highly desired. 

• Assist in the acquisition strategy analysis and planning for the Air Force and Joint weapons development programs.
• Assist program milestone planning, tracking, and scheduling, and assist in review of program direction and guidance.
• Develop test planning documentation for an emerging weapons program.
• Coordinate, schedule, and participate in method of test review, Safety Review, and Test Approval Boards.
• Coordinate schedule changes, aircraft scheduling, and test coordination with internal and external agencies.
• Forecast test assets and range requirements and serve as Point of Contact for test development.
• Develop and analyze key program metrics, assist with program briefings, and review of prime Contractor and subcontractor performance.
• Compile and report test data and metrics for monitoring and managing the test process.
• Have good organizational skills to track and obtain all test-mandated approvals.
• Ability to assemble and lead a team of experts.

Minimum Requirements

• Master's degree in relevant discipline and 10+ years of experience
• Candidate must be analytical, methodical, and detail-oriented.
• Able to work as part of a team and be able to prioritize and manage their work to achieve outcomes.
• Ability to communicate clearly to multiple stakeholders and resolve competing test resource requirements.
• Familiarity with instrumentation, range, aircraft, aircrew, data and safety constraints associated with developmental test.
• Experience with developmental testing in a classified environment.
• Must have the ability to quickly understand the customers overall technical/logistical objectives and Test requirements and provide effective solutions.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, along with customer interaction and presentation capabilities.
• Respond effectively to rapidly changing situations.
• Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment while being able to prioritize work to balance multiple projects and deadlines.
• Proficiency with MS Word, MS Excel, MS Power Point, Adobe Acrobat applications.

Desired Experience

• Special Access Program experience.
• Experience or familiarity with MRTFB testing at locations such as Eglin AFB, Nellis AFB, Edwards AFB, China Lake NAS, Point Mugu NAS, White Sands Missile Range, and others.
• Experience with hypersonic weapons development and defense acquisitions processes.
• Experience with USAF and USN fighter/bomber operations and weapon systems.
• Familiar with Air Force and Navy test processes and regulations, and with the DoD acquisition enterprise.
• Experience developing creative strategies to successfully achieve high-paced testing milestones.
• Knowledgeable in DT/OT test processes.
• Understanding of procedures and processes of the Air Force Test Center and DoD regulations and guidelines.

Security Clearance Requirement

• Must have an active or current DoD security clearance at the Top Secret level.  Active Secret clearance with eligibility to obtain TS may be considered. 
• Must be able to maintain the required clearance. Eligibility for cleared access in this instance requires US citizenship.

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