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The Test and Evaluation (T&E) Manager II provides technical, analytical, and programmatic support to Marine Corps Systems Command acquisition programs in support of system testing, operational assessments, training development, and New Equipment Training (NET). The position supports the planning, coordination, execution, documentation, and reporting of developmental and operational test activities throughout the acquisition lifecycle in accordance with Department of Defense (DoD), Department of the Navy (DoN), and Marine Corps acquisition and training policies.
The T&E Manager II supports Government Program Managers, Systems Engineers, Logistics Leads, and Integrated Product Teams (IPTs) by developing test plans, coordinating test events, managing test resources, supporting test execution, and delivering training and sustainment instruction to Marine Corps personnel.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Test and Evaluation (T&E) Program Support
Provide technical and programmatic support for acquisition-related test and evaluation activities.
Support the planning, coordination, development, review, and finalization of:
Test Plans
Test Procedures
Test Schedules
Test Reports
Test Event Documentation
Evaluation Criteria
Ensure testing activities comply with applicable:
DoD acquisition guidance
Marine Corps systems engineering processes
Test and evaluation policies
Program-specific requirements
Participate in Integrated Product Teams (IPTs), test readiness reviews, technical reviews, and engineering working groups.
Test Planning and Coordination
Organize and manage program test schedules and integrated test event timelines.
Coordinate stakeholder participation across Government organizations, operational units, engineering teams, and contractors.
Identify and coordinate:
Test laboratories
Test facilities
Required hardware and software
Test equipment
Test assets
Test environments
Support development of test strategies and test execution approaches.
Coordinate pre-test logistics, readiness activities, and resource requirements.
Test Event Execution and Reporting
Support execution of developmental, integration, operational, and verification test events.
Ensure all required test documentation is prepared and available prior to execution.
Collect, organize, and maintain test data, observations, discrepancies, and evaluation results.
Support development of:
Test Incident Reports (TIRs)
Deficiency reports
Post-test analyses
Final test reports
Coordinate post-event reviews and corrective action tracking activities.
Support delivery of:
CDRL C002: Test Plans and Test Reports
Training and New Equipment Training (NET) Support
Deliver New Equipment Training (NET), sustainment training, and student evaluations to Marine Corps personnel.
Conduct training at:
Major Subordinate Commands
Reserve units
Government-designated training facilities
Support operator and maintainer training for newly fielded systems and equipment.
Develop, review, revise, and maintain training materials in accordance with:
NAVMC 1553.1A
Systems Approach to Training and Education (SATE)
Update and maintain:
Instructor Guides
Student Outlines
Programs of Instruction (POIs)
Lesson Plans
Student Assessments
Testing Materials
Attendance Rosters
Support classroom instruction, hands-on equipment training, and field training exercises.
Documentation and Technical Analysis
Prepare and maintain accurate technical documentation supporting testing and training activities.
Analyze test results, operational feedback, and student performance metrics to identify trends and improvement opportunities.
Provide technical recommendations to Government leads regarding:
Test readiness
Training effectiveness
System performance
Operational suitability
Coordinate updates to training and testing documentation based on engineering changes, software updates, or revised operational requirements.
Cross-Functional Coordination
Coordinate with:
Systems Engineers
Program Managers
Logistics personnel
Operational units
OEM representatives
Training organizations
Support integration of test, logistics, sustainment, and training activities into acquisition program schedules and milestones.
Participate in technical interchange meetings, reviews, and working groups supporting acquisition lifecycle events.
Requirements
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Technical Management, Education, Military Science, Logistics, or related discipline; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Must have an active secret clearance
Minimum 5 years of experience supporting DoD test and evaluation, training, or acquisition programs.
Demonstrated experience with:
Developmental and operational testing
Test event planning and execution
Technical documentation development
Training delivery and curriculum support
Knowledge of:
DoD acquisition lifecycle processes
Marine Corps systems and operational environments
Systems Approach to Training (SAT/SATE)
Test and evaluation methodologies
Proficiency with:
Microsoft Office Suite
SharePoint
Presentation and reporting tools
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS
DAWIA Test and Evaluation certification.
Experience supporting Marine Corps Systems Command programs.
Experience delivering military technical training or New Equipment Training (NET).
Familiarity with:
NAVMC 1553.1A
Test readiness review processes
Operational test environments
Systems engineering and acquisition documentation
Experience supporting fielding and sustainment operations.
Prior military experience or experience supporting Marine Corps operational units preferred.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
Strong understanding of test and evaluation principles and acquisition lifecycle support.
Ability to organize and manage complex test events and training schedules.
Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
Excellent presentation, instructional, and facilitation skills.
Ability to communicate effectively with technical and operational personnel.
Strong attention to detail and documentation accuracy.
Ability to work independently and within multidisciplinary Integrated Product Teams (IPTs).
WORK ENVIRONMENT
Work performed in Government offices, laboratories, classrooms, operational environments, and test facilities.
Frequent travel may be required to Marine Corps installations, reserve units, test ranges, and training sites.
Position may involve field exercises, equipment demonstrations, and operational testing activities.
Work may require access to classified systems and secure facilities.
