Communications Technical Support Test Manager

Spathe is currently searching for a Communications Technical Support Test Manager  to join our team in the Dam Neck, VA Beach, VA area.

Spathe Systems is a rapidly growing SOF led, 8(a) defense contractor headquartered in Tampa, FL with offices in Fayetteville, NC and strategic partner locations in Virginia Beach and Coronado. As a small business with a tight knit family feel, Spathe empowers its employees to solve problems and make decisions.

The Test Manager will provide direct assistance to the Lead Government C4I Acquisition Strategy Manager (ASM) in the evaluation of various advanced technologies, assessment of technical risk versus cost benefit analysis, technical input for potential material solutions of military operational requirements in the C4I functional area, and related project management responsibilities.

• Assists in the evaluation and analysis of various advanced technologies, weighing technical and cost benefits
• Provides technical input for potential solutions of military operational requirements in the C4I functional area.
• Assists in the procurement of the necessary equipment and items to carry out all assigned duties and responsibilities. 
• Assists in the development of Combat Evaluations, Test plans, Test Reports, Market Surveys, Projects and Studies (as outlined in USSOCOM Directive 70-1).
• Draft technical Test Plans, Test Reports, and logistics support requirements documents in support of specific C4I requirements.
• Attend conferences, meetings, and program/project reviews as requested by the C4I ASM.
• Assists in developing, reviewing, commenting on, and providing technical inputs to documentation as follows: Test Plans and Reports, logistic support analysis, cost/schedule control analysis, as well as draft Memoranda and other correspondence as required.
• Assists in preparing, managing and submitting budget proposals and estimates for NSWDG C4I systems.
• Assists in reviewing Government furnished draft or completed documents or material, and provide recommendations as to their conformance with/to applicable regulations, guidelines, standards, directives, as may be found in requirement documents, Statements of Works, Technical Proposals, Test Plans, Test Reports, and Logistic Support Plans.
• Document and inventory freight and cargo material shipments as it relates to testing events and combat evolutions.
• Prepare equipment, cargo and personnel for travel to airports, seaports and railways in support of testing events and combat evaluations.

• Shall have a minimum of five (5) years' experience in:
  • Technical program evaluation
  • Cost estimating, requirements definition and generation, and logistics management
  • A strong background in military electronics and communications systems, advanced computer networking, computer technology, and satellite communications systems (Both military and commercial systems).
  • Bachelor's degree in a related discipline field; or Relevant Technical experience totaling minimum 8 years
  • Previous experience in the Special Operation Forces (SOF) community is highly desirable, as military, Government civilian, or Contractor.
    • Previous experience in NSW community is highly desirable, as military, Government civilian, or contractor
  • Shall have the required education, background, skills, abilities and accomplishments in project management that guarantees high quality of service, conduct, and products.

Clearance:

• TS/SCI

Job Type:

• Full-time

Work Location:

• One location – NAS Oceana, Dam Neck Annex, Virginia Beach, VA.

Travel:

• Up to 25% travel during the year.

Benefits:

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Retirement plan
• Paid time off
• 11 paid holidays per year

Position ID: M2901TSM