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Role: Principal Test Systems Test Execution Lead Client: Defense-Aerospace Pay Rate: up to $82/hr (W2, non-benefited) Length: 1-year contract Location: Tucson, Arizona Clearance: Department of Defense Secret security clearance is required at time of hire Description: * 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 & 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: * 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
Required Education and Experience: 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 If interested in learning more about this position, please email your resume to and I will call back with more information. #CJ #Clearance #Cleared