Senior Test Coordinator
Fort Belvoir, VA
Mission Support /
Contingent on Contract Award /
On-site
Barbaricum is a rapidly growing government contractor providing leading-edge support to federal customers, with a particular focus on Defense and National Security mission sets. We leverage more than 15 years of support to stakeholders across the federal government, with established and growing capabilities across Intelligence, Analytics, Engineering, Mission Support, and Communications disciplines. Founded in 2008, our mission is to transform the way our customers approach constantly changing and complex problem sets by bringing to bear the latest in technology and the highest caliber of talent.
Headquartered in Washington, DC's historic Dupont Circle neighborhood, Barbaricum also has a corporate presence in Tampa, FL, Bedford, IN, and Dayton, OH, with team members across the United States and around the world. As a leader in our space, we partner with firms in the private sector, academic institutions, and industry associations with a goal of continually building our expertise and capabilities for the benefit of our employees and the customers we support. Through all of this, we have built a vibrant corporate culture diverse in expertise and perspectives with a focus on collaboration and innovation. Our teams are at the frontier of the Nation's most complex and rewarding challenges. Join us.
Barbaricum is currently seeking an experienced Test Coordinator to serve as the test manager for our Program Executive Office (PEO) Soldier programs. The ideal candidate will be responsible for planning, managing, and overseeing the test and evaluation processes critical to the success of our programs.
This role involves coordinating closely with the Army Test and Evaluation Command (ATEC) to develop appropriate testing strategies, overseeing Test and Evaluation Working Integrated Product Teams (T&E WIPTs), and ensuring that military tactics, techniques, and procedures used during testing are current and representative. The Test Coordinator III will play a pivotal role in evaluating test data, assessing risks, and presenting test result summaries to leadership, contributing significantly to the decision-making process on program milestones.
Responsibilities
- Test Management: Plan and manage test assignments, progress, and evaluate results to ensure the successful execution of testing activities.
- Test Planning and Coordination: Develop and staff for approval Test and Evaluation Master Plans (TEMPs), coordinating with ATEC to determine appropriate testing strategies for government programs.
- Working Groups and Reviews: Oversee or conduct T&E WIPTs and Test Readiness Reviews (TRRs), ensuring the adequacy of test plans, procedures, and test execution.
- Evaluation and Reporting: Attend testing sessions, report test results and issues as required, and evaluate test data to develop summaries for leadership briefings and decision-making processes.
- Integration and Issue Resolution: Work with Assistant Product Managers and Product Leads to understand interfaces, resolving integration issues and ensuring the adequacy of system evaluation plans and strategies.
- Resource Management: Manage scheduling and resourcing for Developmental Testing (DT) and Operational Testing (OT) events, including the development of ammunition requirements and test scheduling.
- Documentation and Compliance: Ensure all government test planning documents are accurately uploaded to the appropriate databases and maintain a Master Test Schedule for test synchronization.
Qualifications
- Active DoD Secret Clearance.
- Educational Background: Bachelor's degree in any field.
- Experience: More than 15 years of relevant experience in Test and Evaluation, preferably within the Defense Acquisition Systems (non-IT) sector.
- Certification: Equivalent experience or certification commensurate with DAWIA Level III T&E certification is preferred.
- Expertise: Subject matter expert in Test and Evaluation, capable of leading test efforts on assigned programs with minimal oversight.
- Knowledge: Extensive knowledge of and previous experience with Defense Acquisition Systems and Military Tactics, Techniques, and Procedures.
- Leadership Skills: Demonstrated ability to manage and coordinate test efforts, providing clear guidance and direction to teams.
- Analytical Skills: Strong analytical skills, with the ability to evaluate test data, assess risks, and prepare comprehensive summaries and reports for leadership.
- Communication Skills: Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, capable of effectively presenting information to leadership and working collaboratively with a range of stakeholders.
Additional Information
For more information about Barbaricum, please visit our website at www.barbaricum.com. We will contact candidates directly to schedule interviews. No phone calls please.
