Mission Support Manager - Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD

Duties And Responsibilities

• Oversees and manages the daily operations of the section to ensure that work is performed at the highest quality and in accordance with applicable work instructions, quality standards, and Government SOPs/JHAs
• Ensures safety is paramount in all regards, including the use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
• Ensures section participation in applicable government Hazard Analysis Working Group (HAWG) meetings
• Frequently visits all test sites, courses, and facilities to interact with assigned employees; captures employee feedback and recommendations for areas of improvement as well as things going well
• Advises the Program Manager on problem issues from both customers and subordinates
• Works to resolve issues before elevating them to the Program Manager for resolution
• Develops, implements, and maintains internal work instructions for section personnel
• Plans, assigns, and prioritizes work to ensure customer requirements are met and completed in a timely manner
• Attends ATC Resource Scheduling meetings to coordinate the placement of all assigned personnel in support of project schedules
• Cross-utilizes personnel with other Section Supervisors to maximize productivity
• Maintains performance metric data for the section and provides a weekly summary report to the Department Manager
• Prepares statistical data, reports, and presentations as required
• Maintains accurate records for property inventory and equipment accountability
• Ensures vehicles and equipment are properly maintained to support mission operations safely
• Supervises section personnel and coordinates disciplinary actions as needed in accordance with company and union procedures and policies
• Captures and approves all leave requests and time sheets in accordance with company procedures
• Participates in the screening, interview, and hiring process to ensure timely filling of position vacancies
• Maintains a safe, non-hostile, and harassment-free work environment
• Performs other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Must be a U.S. Citizen
• Must be able to successfully complete a pre-employment background check
• Must possess a high school diploma or equivalent
• Must possess a valid driver's license, without special restrictions
• Must pass a pre-employment drug screening periodic retest
• Must possess or be able to obtain a security clearance prior to employment and maintain security clearance for the duration of employment
• Must have either a Master’s degree and 5 years of applicable experience; or a Bachelor's degree and 7 years of applicable experience
• Minimum 3 years’ supervisory experience managing 50 or more people in an engineering or scientific field
• Highly developed analytical, critical thinking and problem-solving skills
• Experience managing technical test support activities within the US Army Test and Evaluation Command (ATEC), or similar entity
• Experience conducting or managing all phases of the material acquisition cycle, including planning, resourcing, execution, analysis, and reporting
• Familiarity over a wide range of commodity areas is required, including (but not limited to): automotive reliability and performance testing; ride quality/shock and vibration testing; combat and tactical vehicle systems testing; weapons system fire control, proofing, and acceptance testing; small, medium, and large caliber weapon and ammunition development testing; indirect fire systems (artillery and mortar) testing; soldier protective equipment ballistic and non-ballistic testing; digital and analog data acquisition systems design, implementation, and data processing; network and communication system testing; component level and full up system live fire and vulnerability testing; maritime systems and underwater ballistics testing; material handling equipment testing; power generation and energy storage systems testing; electric and hybrid propulsion systems testing; petroleum and water systems testing; bridging and watercraft systems testing; airfield operations; aircraft vulnerability testing; materials, laboratory, non-destructive, chemical, and toxic fumes testing; geodesy; high speed photography and flash x-ray; ammunition and high explosives operations; climatic chamber testing; electromagnetic interference/electromagnetic compatibility testing; robotic, autonomous, and unmanned systems testing; hardware-in-the-loop simulators
• Experience providing technical direction over engineering, technical test support, and other supporting personnel in actual conduct of testing in the field or under simulated conditions
• Demonstrated experience coordinating with others across the team to assure all safety, security, environmental, and applicable concerns are adequately addressed
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail is a top priority
• Advanced skills and knowledge of the Microsoft Office applications

Physical Demands and Working Conditions

• The work of this position is performed in an environmentally controlled office environment and sometimes in the field where you are subject to the environment
• Must be capable of sitting and entering data on a computer keyboard for extended periods of time
• Must be able to view computer monitor for extended periods of time
• Must be able to lift 25 lbs. unassisted
• Must be able to wear appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) for work tasks assigned
• Must be able to work in all outdoor weather conditions
• Must be able to work in maintenance, fabrication, and automotive test course environments
• Must be capable of kneeling, bending and standing while performing assigned duties
• Reasonable accommodation can be made to enable people with disabilities to perform the duties and responsibilities