BAE Systems is looking for a dynamic Test Manager to assist the company's further expansion into Operational Test and Evaluation (OT&E) in supporting the Marine Corps Operational Test and Evaluation Activity (MCOTEA), Quantico, VA.  This Test Manager position will primarily support operational testing of equipment related to the Advanced Man Portable Air Defense System (MANPADS) Enhancement Program (AMEP), although the successful candidate may also support similar task orders.  Responsibilities include: support the MCOTEA Division and Branch Heads, Operational Test Project Officers (OTPOs), and other sections in all facets of OT&E to include strategic planning, coordinating support, budget and programmatic tasks; ensure quality and content of technical and programmatic products; coordinate use of resources to accomplish objectives; assist Division/ Test Branch Heads and OTPOs in test events; define system requirements, develop technical solutions, perform systems functional analysis and perform Test and Evaluation activities.

MUST HAVE THE FOLLOWING:

- A minimum of a Bachelor's degree coupled with 7 years related experience; or an Associate's degree coupled with 9 years related experience; or a high school diploma coupled with 11 years related experience

- Working knowledge of applicable DoD, USN, and USMC acquisition policies and traditional federal state, and local laws, regulations, and guidance

- Eligible for DoD Security Clearance

PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS:

- BS in Technical Field (e.g., Engineering)

- Prior military experience 

- Experience with Joint and DoD level programs   

- High Level DoD Security Clearance

- Recent working knowledge of USMC low altitude air defense

- T&E Experience

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