Testing Manager

!!! MUST HOLD ACTIVE SECRET CLEARANCE !!!

The Testing Manager supervises test specialists and leads complex test programs. This role translates program requirements into testable objectives, develops test strategies and executable plans, and assesses system performance against stated requirements. The manager coordinates with diverse organizations and client representatives, analyzes test results, and provides clear findings and recommendations across all task areas.
Key Responsibilities

• Supervise a team of test specialists and manage complex test programs.
• Translate complex program requirements into testable objectives and independently assess system performance against those requirements.
• Develop the overall test strategy, including objectives, methodologies, analysis approaches, and schedules.
• Analyze and recommend test cycles, test plans, safety reviews, and detailed test objectives.
• Apply test discipline and complex methodologies to design and execute a thorough test program, accounting for limitations and restrictions.
• Work effectively with diverse organizations and stakeholders to coordinate and execute testing activities.
• Lead analysis of test output data, communicate with the client, and present clear results and recommendations.
• Apply knowledge of commercial test environments and operating procedures throughout test planning and execution.

Required Qualifications

• At least five years of relevant experience.
• Demonstrated ability to supervise test specialists and manage complex, state-of-the-art test programs.
• Experience translating requirements into testable objectives and developing test strategies, cycles, plans, methodologies, analyses, and schedules.
• Ability to assess system performance independently, analyze test data, and communicate findings and recommendations to clients.
• Detailed familiarity with commercial test environments and operating procedures.
• Ability to work effectively across diverse organizations and apply test methodologies within program constraints.
• Relevant certification from a nationally recognized technical authority.
• DoD Approved 8570 Baseline Certification, Category IAT Level II.

Security Requirements: Active Secret Clearance

If you are interested in getting more information about this opportunity, please contact Irina Rozenberg [email protected] at your earliest convenience.

At Ariel Partners, we solve the most difficult problems that inhibit technology from enabling our customers to achieve their goals. Our vision is to be recognized by our stakeholders as an elite provider of IT solutions, so when they have their biggest challenges, we are on their short list. We are looking for team members who share our values of: Integrity to do the right thing even when it hurts; Commitment to the long-term success and happiness of our customers, our people, and our partners; Courage to take on difficult challenges, accept new ideas, and accept incremental failure; and the constant pursuit of Excellence. Ariel Partners is an Equal Opportunity Employer in accordance with federal, state, and local laws.