Systems Test Execution Lead (SECRET CLEARANCE)

**Systems Test Execution Lead** **$86.07/hour** *100% onsite* *REQUIRES ACTIVE SECRET SECURITY CLEARANCE FOR CONSIDERATION* Kelly Government Solutions is hiring for a systems test execution lead on a DoD contract with our customer in Tucson, AZ. This assignment should last approximately one year and could be extended. **Job Description:** The Test Equipment Engineering (TEE) organization within our customer's organization drives business success by providing a variety of critical engineering services across product lines and functions. At our customer, the foundation of everything we do is rooted in our values and a higher calling - to help our nation and allies defend freedoms and deter aggression. We bring the strength of more than 100 years of experience and renowned engineering expertise to meet the needs of today's mission and stay ahead of tomorrow's threat. Our team solves tough, meaningful problems that create a safer, more secure world. We have an exciting opportunity for a full-time position of Principal Test Systems Test Execution Lead (TEL) located onsite in Tucson, Arizona. This position requires leading a team of multi-discipline engineers, providing technical and execution oversight, and managing multiple projects for a program. If you enjoy project management, partnership with other functional organizations, and establish strong relationship with the program office and customer, this is the job for you! **Duties & Responsibilities:** + Direct all phases of programs from inception through completion, act as an IPTL of multi-disciplinary engineers on projects in technical manufacturing and administrative areas + Manage a cross functional test team including electrical, software, mechanical, etc. + Oversee and coordinate the administrative and operational aspects of ongoing projects within program guidelines + Coordinate with program leadership, finance, and planning to execute Earned Value Management (EVM) + Analyze data gathered and develop solutions or alternative methods of proceeding to optimize performance and increase efficiency of work + Facilitate project tasks with the various functional organizations to ensure alignment with overall project objectives + Coordinate the preparation of proposals, business plans, proposal work statements and specifications, operating budgets, and financial terms/conditions of contract + Effectively communicate the TEE performance results to executive and/or functional leadership, program leadership, and customers **Required:** + Bachelor's Degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of eight (8) years' prior relevant experience OR an advanced degree and five (5) years of experience + Experience with Earned Value Management System (EVMS) and Program management + Experience with the functionalities of Test Systems Engineering or equivalent Engineering experience for both hardware and test software development, integration, verification, validation, and maintenance activities within production, manufacturing, product qualification environments + Experience with program management tools such as EVMS, Integrated Master Plan (IMP), Integrated Master Schedule (IMS), and Risk and Opportunity Management + Experience with budget, schedule, Estimate at Complete (EAC) process, and financial performance report generation with Test Systems Engineering or equivalent Engineering programs + Budget Change Request (BCR) and Basis of Estimate (BOE) generation for Test Systems Engineering programs **Desired:** + Experience in managing multi-disciplinary teams + EVMS certification, Program Management certification, or equivalent to our customer's PM Level 6 certification + Demonstrate IPTL experience showing the ability to collaborate with program office, cross-functional teams, and internal/external customers + Strong influential communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to present analytic and performance results from program to functional leadership + Experience in small/medium program execution + Demonstrate understanding of engineering development, transition to production, production, and maintenance + Experience with proposal capture and contract processes from receipt of RFP, preparing Basis of Estimates, proposal submittal, preparing Statements of Work, contract startup and contract close-out + Experience with all the functionalities of Automation Test Equipment/Unit Under Test (ATE/UUT) + Agile Methodologies understanding. **_As part of our promise to talent, Kelly supports those who work with us through a variety of benefits, perks, and work-related resources. Kelly offers eligible employees voluntary benefit plans including medical, dental, vision, telemedicine, term life, whole life, accident insurance, critical illness, a legal plan, and short-term disability. As a Kelly employee, you will have access to a retirement savings plan, and holiday pay plans (earn up to eight paid holidays per benefit year), and a transit spending account. In addition, employees are entitled to earn paid sick leave under the applicable state or local plan. Visit for more information on benefits and perks that may be available to you as a member of the Kelly Talent Community._** **What happens next:** Once you apply, you'll proceed to next steps if your skills and experience look like a good fit. But don't worry - even if this position doesn't work out, you're still in our network. That means our team of expert recruiters will have access to your profile, making your opportunities limitless. \#government As part of our promise to talent, Kelly supports those who work with us through a variety of benefits, perks, and work-related resources. Kelly offers eligible employees voluntary benefit plans including medical, dental, vision, telemedicine, term life, whole life, accident insurance, critical illness, a legal plan, and short-term disability. As a Kelly employee, you will have access to a retirement savings plan, service bonus and holiday pay plans (earn up to eight paid holidays per benefit year), and a transit spending account. In addition, employees are entitled to earn paid sick leave under the applicable state or local plan. Click here ( for more information on benefits and perks that may be available to you as a member of the Kelly Talent Community. Why Kelly ® Government Solutions? 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