Senior Test Manager

Avarint is seeking a Senior Test Manager to support an experimental team conducting Research, Development, Test and Evaluation (RDT&E) at Dugway Proving Ground, UT. Primary duties will include:

· Leading multi-disciplinary teams of scientists, engineers, and technicians in the planning and execution of complex RDT&E and training programs. 

· Providing technical expertise and support to the development of technical approaches, test and training plans, test procedures, cost estimates, program schedules, and test equipment.

· Reviewing and continuously improving the QA/QC program to ensure that all reported data is accurate, complete, reliable and of high-confidence.

· Serving as the primary contact with customers coordinating plans, statements of work, and operating budgets.

· Maintaining a safe laboratory work environment in accordance with all documented laboratory procedures.

The position also requires that the selected candidate possesses:  

· Past experience with hands-on laboratory work, preferably in the chemical and/or biological defense area.

· Extensive knowledge project management and be able to apply knowledge to solve complex problems.

· Excellent organizational skills and communication skills (oral and written) and the ability to appropriately communicate with colleagues, management and clients to plan and execute duties.

· Deep attention to detail and the flexibility and ability to work both independently and as part of a team.

Minimum Qualifications:

· B.S. in an applied science, engineering discipline, or business.

· A minimum of five (5) years of project/program management experience with DoD contracts, preferably in the area of chemical and biological defense; with supervisory experience.

· Experience identifying customer requirements, developing cost-effective solutions, and leading proposal efforts (developing technical approaches, cost estimates and program schedules).

· Experience with the development of Work Breakdown Structures (WBS) and monitoring program execution (cost, schedule, performance) through earned value management principles. 

· Experience with Microsoft Office software including MS Project, Word, Outlook, Excel and PowerPoint. 

Special Requirements:  

Must be able to obtain and remain eligible for a US Department of Defense security clearance during the course of employment.  Candidate will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

THE FOLLOWING REQUIREMENTS ARE DESIRED BUT NOT REQUIRED FOR THIS POSITION:

· An active DoD Secret security clearance (TS).

· Experience with Microsoft Office software (Access, SharePoint and Teams).

Why Avarint:

· 401K – No waiting period. 100% vested on date of hire.

· 3% company contribution in the first year of employment, company contribution increases over time. Employee is not required to contribute to the plan to receive Avarint contribution. 

· Health Insurance – No waiting period – competitive costs. 

· Dental, Vision insurance after 6 months – Employer paid benefit for employees and dependents. 

· Life Insurance after 6 months – Employer paid benefit for the employee. 

· Generous paid time off, unlimited sick time and 9 paid holidays. 

  We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.