Test Manager, Strategic Weapons Systems (SWS)

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🚀Join JRC's Systems Engineering & IntegrationTeam!

Our talented team is at the forefront of undersea strategic deterrence as you help guide the development, integration, and testing of the U.S. Navy’s newest ballistic‑missile submarine platforms. As a Strategic Weapons System (SWS) Test Manager, you’ll play a key role in coordinating complex engineering activities, aligning government and industry partners, and ensuring the successful execution of critical SWS work across shipyards, field sites, and program offices.

This is a highly collaborative, hands‑on leadership role for professionals who understand SSBN operations and want to shape the next generation of strategic weapon‑system capability.

💼What You'll Do

• Provide detailed knowledge, schedule integration and planning, configuration management, documentation management, meeting support, and advanced planning in support of the SSBN Columbia and Dreadnought program
• Leverage from past experience to further the development of the SSBN programs
• Facilitate meetings to include government and industry partners
• Coordinate documentation reviews amongst system contractor team members
• Complement the shipyard’s efforts in establishing a Missile Compartment SWS project team
• Enhance the continuous and robust deck-plate team focused entirely on ensuring SSP’s support for non-stop execution of SWS work and test
• Coordinate program schedules amongst government and industry partner teams
• Participate in and facilitate local team meetings coordinating day-to-day activities of SWS support personnel.
• Anticipate and respond to evolving customer requirements and expectations

🧠What You Bring

• A bachelor's degree from an accredited institution
• 4+ equivalent years of related experience
• An active DoW security clearance at the SECRET level
• Prior Navy SSBN experience
• Experience in production, construction, testing and alteration of the Strategic Weapon System
• Planning and scheduling integration activities for military systems
• Ability to support required travel
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint)
• Demonstrate a willingness to work in a team environment and the ability to work independently while prioritizing and supporting multiple tasks Possess strong interpersonal skills and ability to negotiate among multi-contractor teams
• Possess strong leadership, critical thinking, strategic planning and project planning, research and analysis capabilities

⭐Bonus Points

• Shipyard SWS construction experience and SWS testing
• Experience with the Fleet Ballistic Missile (FBM) program and SSP, including its culture, practice, and key stakeholders

• A competitive compensation package
• An exceptional employee benefits program, providing support for our team members' well-being and success
• The chance to contribute to a high-profile Department of Defense programs and make a positive impact
• A collaborative work environment where teamwork, creativity, and innovation thrive
• Opportunities for professional growth and development, helping you advance your career