Test Conductor

Amentum is seeking a Test Conductor on Andros Island, Bahamas to the Atlantic Undersea Test and Evaluation Center (AUTEC) Mission in Andros Island, Bahamas. The Test Conductor is responsible for the overall conduct and execution of test events on the AUTEC tracked range and is accountable to the Test Operations Manager on the AUTEC project. AUTEC is a Major Range and Test Facility Base (MRTFB) and the Naval Undersea Warfare Center, Division Newport's largest single team project, providing both deep and shallow water test and training environments. Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret U.S. Government Clearance. Note: U.S. Citizenship is required to obtain a Secret Clearance.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Manage real-time operations of all range tracking systems, vessels, helicopters, and other assets participating in the operation including test participants effectively meeting the test operation requirements in an efficient manner.
• Review all relevant test operations documents such as operation directives, test plans, pre-test briefings, and unclassified and classified naval messages.
• Attend pertinent test meetings including Range Safety briefs, pre-test briefs, test specific planning meetings, and range scheduling meetings.
• Oversee and supervise the Test Operations Real-Time Display Center (RTDC) during test events, ensuring all range operation personnel receive a thorough in-brief on current range operations.
• Ensure all stations in the RTDC are properly prepared and manned for range testing as required by the Operations Directive and AUTEC Schedule of Operations.
• Train prospective Test Conductors as assigned by the Lead Test Conductor.
• Support the US Navy Range Safety Watch Officer (RSWO) to ensure test operations are performed in a safe manner and all test operations are following the AUTEC Range Safety program.
• In the absence of the RSWO, take decisive action to avoid situations that could result in danger to personnel or damage to vessels or equipment.
• Maintain real-time logs of all test operations in accordance with established procedures and oversee supplemental documentation requirements such as deficiency reports, range utilization reports, and weapons reports.
• Provide point of contact between contractor and Naval Undersea Warfare Center (NUWC) duty team and Range Users to ensure real-time requirements and changes are appropriately managed.
• Provide technical evaluation to the duty team of any real-time problem and suggest alternatives for meeting test objectives.
• Exercise discretion and independent judgment to meet customer demands in conjunction with keeping company objectives in focus.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Requirements

• BA/BS degree in Engineering, Science, Electronics, or equivalent preferred
• Five years of AUTEC experience with range test operations or a role that was in a direct test support function preferred. (Military service or commercial experience (5+ yrs.) in a technical field involving large-scale test operations may be substituted in lieu of the degree and/or years of AUTEC experience.)
• Qualify as a Test Conductor in accordance with Phase I and II work-based learning and certification; required.
• Computer literacy in a Windows environment. Exceptional written and oral communication skills in English required. Use of Microsoft Outlook email and associated tools is imperative.
• Must be able to walk up/down a one flight stairwell as well as board range craft and fixed/rotary wing aircraft.
• Capacity to manage close vision work on computer screens/monitors.
• This position requires the individual to have and maintain an active Secret US Government security clearance; US Citizenship is required.
• Must be able to reside in remote location with limited medical facilities.
• A valid US Passport and Driver’s License is required.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Knowledge of AUTEC capabilities preferred.
• Working knowledge of various tracking, acoustical, and/or communication systems as well as performance characteristics of US Navy vessels and anti-submarine warfare tactics a plus.
• Work independently and as a part of a team with contractor, Range User and NUWC personnel.
• Aptitude for tactful interaction with a wide variety of military and civilian personnel of various nationalities.
• Ability to remain calm and decisive under pressure; remain flexible and professional coping with changes in a real-time environment.