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Position Description & Qualifications

If you want to work on cutting-edge, high-impact Air Force programs, Serco has a great opportunity for you! As a Senior Test & Evaluation Manager, you will be supporting the Air Force Life Cycle Management Center, Special Programs Division (AFLCMC/WAG) at Tinker AFB, OK. In this role, you will provide the independent test and evaluation (T&E) skills and insight required to plan and conduct capability and effectiveness assessments, modernizations and upgrades, and reliability and sustainment testing of fielded capabilities that strengthen the Air Force's ability to deter and defeat current and emerging threats.

This position is contingent upon the ability to maintain/transfer active Department of War (DoW) Top Secret security clearance with the ability to obtain SCI.

AFLCMC/WAG develops, tests, and rapidly fields classified USAF aeronautical capabilities. Executing a significant budget, the AFLCMC/WAG conducts studies to identify new capabilities; transitions laboratory technologies to operational platforms; executes demonstrations; and develops, tests, rapidly fields, sustains, and demilitarizes capabilities for the warfighter.

In this role, you will:

+ Advise government test, engineering, and program leadership on test planning and execution supporting acquisition and sustainment programs.

+ Develop and maintain test plans, schedules, evaluation criteria, and supporting documentation for modifications, upgrades, and lifecycle sustainment initiatives.

+ Assist in coordinating test planning working groups, logistical requirements, program office delegations, and technical interchanges.

+ Coordinate developmental, operational, cybersecurity, and integration testing activities across government organizations, prime contractors, operational users, and external stakeholders.

+ Assess system performance, operational effectiveness, suitability, and mission readiness, identifying risks and recommending corrective actions to government leadership.

+ Identify and document test infrastructure requirements for the chief of test.

+ Lead and support testing associated with capability upgrades, technology insertion efforts, software releases, and modernization initiatives affecting fielded systems.

+ Facilitate collaboration among engineering, security, logistics, operational, test, prime contractors, and program management teams across multiple organizations to ensure test activities provide meaningful data and insight for acquisition decisions.

+ Apply principles of digital transformation and model-based systems engineering

to verification and validation activities.

+ Develop executive-level briefings, assessments, and decision-support products to inform test, acquisition, and capability fielding decisions.

To be successful in this role, you will have:

+ An active TOP-SECRET security clearance with the ability to obtain and maintain Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) and access to Special Access Programs (SAP) and have a background investigation current within the past 5 years or under Continuous Vetting

+ Master's Degree in any discipline and a Bachelor's Degree in a STEM discipline with a minimum of 15 years relevant experience with the Department of Defense/Department of War (DoD/DoW), other government agency, or DOW contractor

+ Master's Degree in in a STEM discipline with a minimum of 10 years relevant experience with the DoD/DoW, other government agency, or DOW contractor

+ Minimum 3 years of SAP or SCI experience within the last 8 years

+ Ability to travel up to 25% (CONUS)

Additional desired experience and skills:

+ Experience executing T&E activities within major DoW Developmental and/or Operational test organizations, including demonstrated experience planning, coordinating and executing test activities at a Major Range and Test Facility Base (MRTFB).

+ DoW Acquisition Program Office experience supporting advanced aircraft, mission systems, classified programs, or other advanced technology acquisition efforts

+ Defense Acquisition Workforce Improvement Act (DAWIA) Level II or III certification in Test & Evaluation

If you are interested in supporting and working with our Air Force and airmen and a dedicated Serco team, then submit your application now for immediate consideration. It only takes a few minutes!

Company Overview

Serco Inc. (Serco) is the Americas division of Serco Group, plc. In North America, Serco's 9,000+ employees strive to make an impact every day across 100+ sites in the areas of Defense, Citizen Services, and Transportation. We help our clients deliver vital services more efficiently while increasing the satisfaction of their end customers. Serco serves every branch of the U.S. military, numerous U.S. Federal civilian agencies, the Intelligence Community, the Canadian government, state, provincial and local governments, and commercial clients. While your place may look a little different depending on your role, we know you will find yours here. Wherever you work and whatever you do, we invite you to discover your place in our world. Serco is a place you can count on and where you can make an impact because every contribution matters.

To review Serco benefits please visit: https://careers.serco-na.com/us/en/what-we-offer . If you require an accommodation with the application process please email: careers@serco-na.com or call the HR Service Desk at 800-628-6458, option 1. Please note, due to EEOC/OFCCP compliance, Serco is unable to accept resumes by email.

Candidates may be asked to present proof of identity during the selection process. If requested, this will require presentation of a government-issued I.D. (with photo) with name and address that match the information entered on the application. Serco will not take possession of or retain/store the information provided as proof of identity. For more information on how Serco uses your information, please see our Applicant Privacy Policy and Notice.

Serco does not accept unsolicited resumes through or from search firms or staffing agencies without being a contracted approved vendor. All unsolicited resumes will be considered the property of Serco and will not be obligated to pay a placement or contract fee. If you are interested in becoming an approved vendor at Serco, please email Agencies@serco-na.com .

Serco is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.

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