Interdisciplinary Test Manager

About the Air Force Test Center: The Air Force Test Center (AFTC) is where tomorrow’s Air Force is tested! Long considered the “Center of the Aerospace Testing Universe”, AFTC is truly where Air Force superiority begins. Home to many Aerospace establishments and records, AFTC remains the state-of-the-art leader in Aerospace testing, and provides the warfighter with cutting-edge technology. AFTC does not only celebrate its past, but we continue to lead from the front. Join our team today and make Aerospace history! ATTENTION STATEMENT: The Air Force Test Center (AFTC) is where tomorrows Air Force is tested! Long considered the “Center of the Aerospace Testing Universe”, AFTC is truly where Air Force superiority begins. Home to many Aerospace establishments and records, AFTC remains the state-of-the-art leader in Aerospace testing, and provides the warfighter with cutting-edge technology. AFTC does not only celebrate its past, but we continue to lead from the front. Join our team today and make Aerospace history! GENERAL OPENING STATEMENTS Don't just watch the future unfold—build it. The Air Force Civilian Service is at the forefront of innovation, from developing next-generation aircraft to creating revolutionary cyber defense systems. We are seeking the brightest minds to join our team. About the Role: The Air Force Test Center is looking for a Full-Time Interdisciplinary position (NH-801/0855/1515-03) to work at the 746th Test Squadron as a Test Manager at Holloman AFB, NM. Serve as a professional multidisciplinary engineer with test engineering, execution, data analysis and reporting responsibility in assigned programs/projects. Employee applies multidisciplinary engineering techniques and principles to determine optimum ways of interpreting test data and communicating these results to those who determine test and evaluation objectives, and/or to determine operational or technical adequacy of item or system requirements or specifications. APPLY NOW! THIS JOB CAN CLOSE AT ANY TIME! Location: Alamogordo, NM (Holloman Air Force Base) Typical 2026 salary range: $89,508 - $138,370 per year (includes locality) If your current basic salary is within the band, your basic salary will not be reduced if you are selected for the position. Telework Information: Eligible for situational telework only, including Emergency and Office of Personnel Management (OPM) prescribed "Unscheduled Telework"\ Travel Requirements: Up to 25% travel possible Direct Hire Authority: NO 6-MONTH WAIT! Recently retired and/or retiring from MILITARY service ARE eligible for immediate appointment for AFTC positions. The 180-day waiting period has been waived for AFTC to hire recently retired and/or retiring service members.

Desired Skills:

• Excellent oral and written communication skills to effectively present briefings, prepare reports for leadership, and interact with diverse teams and stakeholders.
• Strong leadership, organization, and communication abilities
• Flexibility to handle new situations, adapt to changing priorities, and make timely, well-informed decisions.
• Ability to establish, develop, and maintain effective working relationships with other squadron members and 704th Test Group organizations in furtherance of GPS and inertial test
• Working knowledge of GPS and inertial theory and test Major Duties:
• Serves as a consultant and expert in engineering, applying advanced theories and principles to the development and sustainment of systems.
• Makes significant and innovative recommendations for advancing specialized programs and evaluates new technologies for incorporation into existing systems.
• Performs complex and comprehensive analysis, develops short and long-term goals, and recommends guidelines and technical oversight for specific projects.
• Manages, plans, and organizes assigned projects and acquisitions to meet mission objectives, assessing program execution and adjusting resources or policies to increase efficiency.
• Conducts technical reviews, maintains awareness of development efforts, and assesses technical ramifications to identify and mitigate risks.
• Reviews, prepares, and presents oral and written reports to leadership at the Air Force and DoD levels.
• Plans, organizes, and oversees the activities of others, developing goals and objectives that integrate organizational and engineering objectives.
• Balances workload and provides overall direction and vision to team members on a wide range of engineering and administrative issues. Qualifications/Requirements: Qualifications/Requirements: U.S. Citizenship PROBATIONARY PERIOD STATEMENT: Depending on the type of position (competitive/excepted) you are selected for, you will be required to serve a 1-year probationary period OR 2-year trial period. Upon completion of your probationary/trial period, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest. (NOTE: Typically, the 1-year probationary period is for Competitive Jobs, and 2-year trail period is for Excepted Jobs.) Drug Testing: (if applicable) This is a designated Drug Testing Position Security Clearance: (Required) Must be able to obtain and maintain “Secret” security clearance Education Requirements: A professional engineering degree at the bachelor’s level from an ABET accredited institution in engineering or a closely related field is required. Certifications/Licensure: Must meet, or be capable of achieving the Acquisition Professional Development Program certification as designated on the position description within the defined grace period for that certification level after assignment. This position also requires the employee to engage in acquisition continuous learning activities achieving 80 Continuous Learning points every 24 months. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: 1. Professional knowledge of a wide range of principles, concepts, and practices of operations research analysis to apply scientific methods and techniques to analyze systems, processes, and/or operational problems and procedures. 2. Knowledge of mathematics and analysis to perform studies and prepare reports, documentation, and correspondence to communicate recommendations/conclusions clearly. 3. Knowledge of quantitative techniques and methods used to develop, adapt, modify, and apply models to resolve problems or define and clarify alternative solutions. 4. Ability to analyze, interpret, and apply operations research rules and procedures in a variety of situations and recommend solutions to senior analysts. 5. Ability to analyze problems to identify significant factors and fundamental relationships, gather pertinent data, and recognize solutions. 6. Ability to plan and organize work, and confer with co-workers effectively. Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution. Air Force Civilian Service Employment Benefits: Paid Time Off: 11 Federal Holidays each year 13 sick leave days earned per year (accumulative) Paid Vacation Time: 13-26 days per year based on length of employment Health Insurance: No waiting period to qualify for you and your family Retirement: Immediate coverage by the Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS) Basic Benefits Plan Social Security: Thrift Savings Plan (TSP), like a 401(k) (Automatically receive 1% agency contributions and up to 5% matching) Health & Wellness: Various Medical Flexible Spending Account Federal Long Term Care Insurance, and Life & Disability Insurance Work/Life Balance: Family and Medical Leave Act Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Flexible Work Arrangements (dependent on position) Career Development: Tuition Assistance & Professional Development opportunities Career enhancement and promotion opportunities To learn more about our benefits, please check out the AFTC Benefits Trifold at https://simplebooklet.com/260902aftcbenefitstrifold Federal Resume Tips: Resumes limited to two pages. Federal agencies now only accept resumes up to two pages in length. Learn more about the new resume requirements at: https://help.usajobs.gov/faq/application/documents/resume/what-to-include https://afciviliancareers.com/PDF/FederalResumeWriting.pdf Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Classification & Qualifications for Federal Government Employees: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/ Please visit the Air Force Test Center job board to view other career opportunities: https://www.aftc.af.mil/About-Us/Jobs/ AFTC is an Equal Opportunity Employer.