Integrated Fires Test Campaign (IFTC) PlannerGDS Test Integrator

Torch Technologies

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Torch Technologies is seeking an Integrated Fires Test Campaign (IFTC) Planner / GDS Test Integrator to join a team supporting complex Test & Evaluation (T&E) system-of-systems integration and joint service coordination efforts. This position is responsible for developing and refining Integrated Fires Test Campaign plans synchronizing test objectives with the Integrated Fires Roadmap and ensuring Guam Defense System (GDS) test objectives are incorporated into joint test events. This position supports the Guam Defense System Joint Program Office (GDS JPO) and Integrated Fires Test Directorate (IFD).

As an Integrated Fires Test Campaign (IFTC) Planner / GDS Test Integrator your duties will include the following but are not limited to:

• Develop and refine the foundational scope concepts and long-term planning efforts for future Integrated Fires Test Campaigns (IFTCs) in coordination with IF Test Directorate personnel IF Systems Engineering and Defensive Fires (DF) and Offensive Fires (OF) subject matter experts.

• Represent IF Test in Integrated Fires Roadmap synchronization and planning meetings providing Test & Evaluation insight and ensuring future test objectives are properly scoped.

• Coordinate with Test & Evaluation experts to assess resource availability identify gaps and deficiencies and align future IFTC objectives with annual Integrated Fires priorities.

• Work with Systems Engineering and System Integration teams to determine required test methods including Modeling & Simulation (M&S) Hardware-in-the-Loop (HWIL) live fire testing large-scale exercises and other integrated test venues.

• Identify opportunities to combine developmental contractor and government test events to maximize efficiency and optimize test resources.

• Serve as a GDS Test Integrator coordinating integrated testing activities for the GDS Battle Manager and GDS System-of-Systems.

• Collaborate with joint stakeholders including ATEC Navy/MDA Air Force and DOT&E to ensure alignment of GDS test objectives with joint test activities.

• Provide subject matter expertise in Test & Evaluation system-of-systems architectures command and control systems Joint Track Management Capability (JTMC) integration and Link-16 interface planning and execution.

• Identify opportunities for GDS objectives to be incorporated into annual Integrated Fires Test Campaign events and future planning cycles.

• Develop and present technical briefings analysis reports and recommended courses of action to government customers and senior leaders.

• Monitor cost performance and schedule indicators for planned test activities and provide recommendations to Project Managers.

• Review and evaluate contractor proposals supporting test-related program requirements.

• Support Test & Evaluation planning for Research and Development (R&D) pre-Milestone B systems and emerging Integrated Fires capabilities.

• Participate in technical interchange meetings Integrated Product Teams (IPTs) and joint planning forums supporting the Fires enterprise.

Required Qualifications:

• U.S. Citizenship.

• Bachelors degree in Business Management Engineering or a related field AND 10 years of related experience in Test & Evaluation systems engineering integrated fires or air and missile defense programs. OR

• Masters degree in Business Management Engineering or a related field AND 8 years of related experience in Test & Evaluation systems engineering integrated fires or air and missile defense programs.

• Active Secret clearance.

• Experience and background with integrated system of systems with Link-16 and JTMC bridge.

• Prior experience/exposure to GDS or knowledge of it specifically in relation to Link-16/JTMC would be a plus (but not a deal breaker).

• From a test perspective Id say T&E expertise is not a requirement; however general awareness of the T&E process would be favorable especially with the annual Integrated Fires Test Campaigns.

• The position does require the ability to understand the technical side of the systems and how system engineering objectives translate to testing.

• Demonstrated knowledge and application of Test & Evaluation principles for system development system-of-systems integration and requirements analysis.

• Strong analytical communication and organizational skills with the ability to present complex technical information to senior government stakeholders.

• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively in a fast-paced environment.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Masters degree in Engineering Business Management or a related technical field.

• Experience with Integrated Fires Air and Missile Defense or Command and Control systems.

• Experience with system-of-systems architectures and integration efforts.

• Experience supporting joint service test activities and Department of Defense Test & Evaluation organizations.

• Experience with Modeling & Simulation (M&S) Hardware-in-the-Loop (HWIL) live fire testing or large-scale exercises.

Schedule: M-F; 8-5

Work Location: Redstone Arsenal Huntsville Alabama

Travel: Yes approximately 15%

Relocation Assistance Available: No

Position Contingent Upon Award of Contract: No

Benefits:

Torch Technologies is proud to offer a stable and professional work environment a competitive salary and an excellent comprehensive benefit package including: ESOP participation 401(k) match medical dental vision life insurance short-term disability long-term disability flexible spending accounts Health Saving Accounts and Health Reimbursement Accounts EAP education assistance paid time off and holidays.

Applying to Torch Technologies:

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