Test Conductor

Please note this is for a future requirement coming available in several months.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Manage real-time operations of all range tracking systems, vessels, helicopters, and other assets participating in the operation including test participants effectively meeting the test operation requirements in an efficient manner.
• Review all relevant test operations documents such as operation directives, test plans, pre-test briefings, and unclassified and classified naval messages.
• Attend pertinent test meetings including Range Safety briefs, pre-test briefs, test specific planning meetings, and range scheduling meetings. 
• Oversee and supervise the Test Operations Real-Time Display Center (RTDC) during test events, ensuring all range operation personnel receive a thorough in-brief on current range operations.
• Ensure all stations in the RTDC are properly prepared and manned for range testing as required by the Operations Directive and AUTEC Schedule of Operations.
• Train prospective Test Conductors as assigned by the Lead Test Conductor.
• Support the US Navy Range Safety Watch Officer (RSWO) to ensure test operations are performed in a safe manner and all test operations are following the AUTEC Range Safety program.
• In the absence of the RSWO, take decisive action to avoid situations that could result in danger to personnel or damage to vessels or equipment.
• Maintain real-time logs of all test operations in accordance with established procedures and oversee supplemental documentation requirements such as deficiency reports, range utilization reports, and weapons reports.
• Provide point of contact between contractor and Naval Undersea Warfare Center (NUWC) duty team and Range Users to ensure real-time requirements and changes are appropriately managed.
• Provide technical evaluation to the duty team of any real-time problem and suggest alternatives for meeting test objectives.
• Exercise discretion and independent judgment to meet customer demands in conjunction with keeping company objectives in focus. 
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Requirements:

• Five (5) years of AUTEC experience with range test operations.
• BA/BS degree in Engineering, Science, Electronics, or equivalent preferred. (Military service or commercial experience (5+ yrs.) in a technical field involving large-scale test operations may be substituted in lieu of the degree requirement and/or years of AUTEC experience.)
• Qualify as a Test Conductor in accordance with Phase I and II work-based learning and certification; required.
• Computer literacy in a Windows environment. Exceptional written and oral communication skills in required. Use of Microsoft Outlook email and associated tools is imperative. 
• Capacity to manage close vision work on computer screens/monitors.
• Must be able to walk up/down a one flight stairwell as well as board range craft and fixed/rotary wing aircraft.
• Work independently and as a part of a team with contractor, Range User and NUWC personnel. 
• Aptitude for tactful interaction with a wide variety of military and civilian personnel of various nationalities. 
• Ability to remain calm and decisive under pressure; remain flexible and professional coping with changes in a real-time environment.
• Must be able to reside in remote location with limited medical facilities.
• A valid US Passport and Driver’s License is required.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret U.S. Government Clearance. Note: U.S. Citizenship is required to obtain a Secret Clearance.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with direct test support function preferred.
• Knowledge of AUTEC capabilities preferred.
• Working knowledge of various tracking, acoustical, and/or communication systems as well as performance characteristics of US Navy vessels and anti-submarine warfare tactics a plus.