Live Fire Test and Evaluation (LFT&E) Manager

Navy Live Fire And Test Evaluation Manager

We're seeking a dynamic and experienced Navy Live Fire and Test Evaluation (LFT&E) Manager to join Serco's Amphibious Ship Section. The successful candidate will work in our Washington D.C. office and will assume a critical role in overseeing and managing LHA(R) and LPD LFT&E. This is a great opportunity to be part of a team evaluating and managing the contracts to design, construct, test, and deliver new amphibious ships. Our government support team for this specific opportunity is led by a Program Manager and Deputy Program Manager having decades of experience working within the Department of Defense and the Shipbuilding and Repair Industry. This government support team falls within our high-performing Naval Acquisition and Sustainment Operation (NASO) which provides critical services to nearly all U.S. Navy surface ships and craft and is achieving truly impactful outcomes. NASO is part of Serco's Maritime Engineering, Technology and Sustainment (METS) business unit. Serco has over 10,000 people in North America, with operations across the U.S. and Canada. We are committed to forming long-term partnerships and supporting Federal, Provincial, and State government customers to achieve their mission.

The successful candidate in this position ideally brings a unique combination of project management and subject matter expertise in Naval ship acquisition and operational test / developmental test and evaluation planning and execution. As LFT&E Manager, you'll oversee Total Ship Test Program activities, ensuring compliance with contractual controls and processes. Reporting to the Test and Evaluation (T&E) Management Lead, within Serco's Amphibious Ship Section, you'll collaborate closely with the Government T&E Principal Assistant Program Manager (PAPM) and their team members to provide support integral to acquisition programs in preliminary and contract design support, detail design and contract support, pre-delivery availability and post-delivery support, operations and sustainment support, or fleet modernization program life cycle support areas.

This position is contingent upon your ability to maintain your active Top-Secret level DoD Secret clearance.

Your responsibilities include :

• Assisting the T&E PAPM and the vessel T&E managers in the preparation and maintenance of LFT&E documentation, including : (1) LFT&E strategies for input to the Test and Evaluation Master Plan (TEMP), (2) LFT&E Management Plan, (3) LFT&E variance requests, (4) Total Ship Survivability Trials (TSST) test plans, (5) Surrogate Tests plans and test procedures, (6) Shock Trials test plans, test procedures, and environmental analyses, and (7) LFT&E budget tracking.
• Prepare comments for LFT&E assessment reports, including Survivability Assessment Report (SAR), Vulnerability Assessment Report, and TSST Report.
• Assist in coordination of the planning and conduct of Navy certifications, qualifications, inspections, Builders Trials (BT), Acceptance Trials (AT), Post Delivery Test and Trials (PDT&T), and Final Contract Trial (FCT), and the data management system to manage trial card deficiencies.
• Interact with other teams, Supervisor of Shipbuilding, Conversion, and Repair, USN (SUPSHIP), and Shipbuilder personnel to resolve test issues and propose solutions; coordinate the resolution of T&E issues with other Government organizations.
• Evaluate and make recommendations on process improvements.
• Provide support in the development of studies and cost / feasibility studies.
• Work with Government Furnished Equipment (GFE) Team for system and equipment changes that will affect testing.
• Track and maintain Test Procedures and Test Reports, ensuring they meet technical requirements of the ship specification and recommend approval or disapproval. Maintain the T&E Data Repository.
• Assist the Government in identifying funding requirements for Developmental Test and Evaluation, Operational Test and Evaluation, LFT&E, Production Acceptance Test and Evaluation events, Inspection and Survey (INSURV) events, and Post Delivery Test and Trials (PDT&T) events.
• Correlate the ship specifications with the Capability Development Documents (CDD) and the TEMP into the Requirement and Test Traceability Matrix.

You will also cultivate positive relationships with internal and external stakeholders including Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA), Supervisor of Shipbuilding (SUPSHIP) Gulf Coast, and other stakeholders by offering support and contributing to satisfying current and future Navy and Marine Corps needs for all current and any future Programs / Platforms under the cognizance of the supported Navy Program Executive Office (PEO) Ships' Amphibious Warfare Program Office (PMS 377). This role offers the chance to drive impactful changes and achieve our clients' mission objectives with the highest level of capability and assurance, and at the lowest possible cost.

Qualifications

Serco supports the U.S. Navy as a prime contractor providing amphibious warfare and expeditionary professional support services. We are committed to providing the U.S. Navy with the management, engineering, and subject matter expertise to face all challenges, and welcome those with dedication, talent, and skill sets to join the Naval Acquisition and Sustainment Operation Team.

To be successful in this role, you will have :

Additional desired experience and skills :

At Serco, we do important work that really matters, and we strive to bring together the right people, right technology, and right partners to create impactful solutions that address some of the world's most urgent and complex challenges. It's an exciting time to join Serco, a place where you can make a difference. If you are interested in supporting our military and working with our sailors and a passionate Serco team - then submit your application now for immediate consideration. It only takes a few minutes and could change your career!

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In compliance with the District of Columbia's Equal Pay for Equal Work Act, the salary range for this role is $119,574.56 to $199,290.94; however, Serco considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role and associated responsibilities, a candidate's work experience, education / training, and key skills.

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