Aeropropulsion Test Manager

Location: Arnold AFB, TN - Tullahoma, TN (On-site)

Canvas provides engineering services and technical solutions for customers in federal and commercial markets. We are recognized by our customers and industry partners for our ethical standards, world-class technical expertise, and dedication to accomplishing the mission in a responsive, efficient, and affordable manner.

Duties

• Oversee and facilitate the planning, coordination, and execution of Aeropropulsion test programs.
• Interface with test customers and technical SMEs to gather information and establish test requirements.
• Develop, coordinate, and track test planning and readiness schedule.
• Document and revise Advance Fund Requests.
• Develop Rough Order of Magnitude (ROM) estimates - this document provides customers with a rough approximation for things like costs, test schedule, test consumables, required resources (fuel, electricity, water, etc.), manpower, etc.
• Develop Statement of Capability (SOC) - the baseline agreement between the Arnold Engineering Development Complex (AEDC) and the Sponsor. This document establishes responsibilities, schedule, cost and related support requirements to execute the project as understood.
• Track multiple projects using Earned Value Management (EVM) principles.
• Develop planning documentation as required throughout the test project lifecycle.
• Initiate periodic Test Planning Working Groups (TPWG) with test team to discuss test requirements, test planning, test readiness, and document meetings.
• Tailor milestone list for each project complexity and mission requirements with TPWG support.
• Communicate test and test-related maintenance, improvement and modernization, and technology requirements to the DO for scheduling consideration and identification of training opportunities.
• Coordinate and schedule all project reviews which include Technical Review Boards (TRB), Safety Review Boards (SRB), and Test Readiness Reviews (TRR).
• Lead TRR presentation with support from Test Engineers and Test Analysts.
• Prepare monthly Test Management Review (TMR) materials and brief to squadron leadership.
• Ensure deliverable timelines are met and closeout Test Projects.

Requirements

• Familiarization with DoD or Air Force Test Center test & evaluation processes
• An engineering degree is not explicitly required but highly desired. An ability to understand engineering jargon and physics-based concepts is mandatory.
• Experience with Earned Value Management concepts.
• Experience leading technical teams
• Experience managing complex projects
• Experience applying technical and programmatic risk management or mitigation strategies
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Must be organized with the ability to multi-task effectively
• Must be self-motivated and detail oriented
• +2yrs experience working as an Engineering Project Manager, Project Engineer, etc.

Desired

• Three years of relevant experience with DoD and/or AEDC, Eglin, Wright Patterson, Edwards AFB, NAVAIR, Hill AFB, China Lake experience a plus (desired)
• MBA or PMI/PMP certification
• Experience with jet and/or rocket engines, aircraft, spacecraft, and associated test systems.

Security Clearance: Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret Clearance

Other Essential Job Functions

May be required to work other than normal duty hours, which may include evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Benefits of Working with Canvas

To reflect our company culture, Canvas offers an exciting array of benefits that make up our employees' total rewards package. Those benefits may include:

• Competitive Wages*
• Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision Insurance
• Generous company-funded Basic Life Insurance
• Company-funded Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
• 11 Paid Federal Holidays
• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Dependent Care and Medical Flexible Spending Accounts
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match and 100% immediate vesting
• Tuition Reimbursement for ongoing training, continuing education, or advanced degree programs
• Robust Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Referral Bonus Program
• Corporate Sponsored Events & Community Outreach
• Spot Awards for exemplary individual performance
• Discretionary performance-based bonuses
• And many more!

*Final compensation for this position is determined by a variety of factors, such as a candidate's relevant work experience, skills, certifications, and geographic location.