Amentum
ProgramEngineer
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“Program Engineer at Amentum. Skills: Program Management, Test Planning, Range Operations Support. Evaluate assigned test support requirements and determine best method(s) for accomplishing all aspects of each program/test within the existing parameters of AUTEC capabilities to match/satisfy customer needs/requirements.. Define new capabilities or additional resources if such are required.”
What You'll Achieve.
satisfy customer needs/requirements; ensure identified contractor support readiness to execute all scheduled support operations and functions; ensure all Range User materials/equipment are returned and all AUTEC assets/facilities are restored to their original condition
Industry & Context.
Evaluate assigned test support requirements and determine best method(s) for accomplishing all aspects of each program/test within the existing parameters of AUTEC capabilities to match/satisfy customer needs/requirements.
Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret U. S. Government Clearance., U. S. Citizenship is required to obtain a Secret Clearance., Close vision of computer screens/monitors., Must be able to walk up and down short stairwell (1 floor)., Must be able to reside in remote location with limited medical facilities., A valid US Passport and Driver’s License is required., Travel as required to attend/participate ISO program/test planning conferences and/or events where on-site representation is necessary.
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
BSA degree preferably in Science, Business, Project Management or equivalent, Five years of project or program management experience preferably in direct support of Test and Range operations, such as Test Conductor, FORACS Engineer, Acoustics Engineer, System Controller, Range Safety Advisor, or supervisor level experience in Marine Services, Range Services, or Support Services., Computer literacy in a Windows environment., Must be able to produce documentation using Microsoft Office Suite products (Word, PowerPoint, and Excel)., Advanced written and oral communication skills required., Excellent customer relations/interface skills., Excellent organizational skills for prioritizing and coordinating workload., Works independently and as a part of a team with contractor, Range User, Navy and NUWC personnel., Must be able to work in a multi-cultural environment., Must be flexible, professional and decisive in coping with changes in real-time environment., Close vision of computer screens/monitors., Must be able to walk up and down short stairwell (1 floor)., This position requires the individual to be eligible to obtain a US Government security 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., Applicable working knowledge of acoustical and in-air and in-water tracking systems, communications systems, and data products.
Nice to Have
Military service preferably in a technical field involving large scale test operations may be considered in place of the degree.
What You'll Do.
Evaluate assigned test support requirements and determine best method(s) for accomplishing all aspects of each program/test within the existing parameters of AUTEC capabilities to match/satisfy customer needs/requirements.
Define new capabilities or additional resources if such are required.
Accountable for cost control management and technical instruction tasking guidance related to test support and projects as assigned.
Monitor costs and expenditures of all departments engaged in supporting test activities and coordinating status of funding with NUWC Subject Matter Experts and Contractor Finance.
ISO assigned programs/tests
arrange for any necessary shore facility
test asset preparation/modification
proper management of any HAZMAT/HAZWASTE
and/or pre/post-test logistic support.
Ensure all Range User materials/equipment are returned and all AUTEC assets/facilities are restored to their original condition as required/indicated by the NUWC Test Program Manager (TPM).
Schedule contractor assets/personnel and/or contractor controlled AUTEC resources needed to support the determined workload and be responsible for coordinating and ensuring such commitments are met.
Generate and post written operational documents IAW internal department policies to communicate scheduled events/programs/tests’ support requirements and ensure identified contractor support readiness to execute all scheduled support operations and functions.
Update and maintain test support documents in a timely fashion to reflect ongoing changes in Range User schedules/requirements as communicated by the NUWC TPM.
and maintain standing test plans ISO on-going test programs.
Participate in program/test planning conferences and/or events where on-site representation is necessary.
Retain responsibility for assigned administrative-use USG vehicle and cell phone during duty periods and adhere to usage protocol IAW AUTEC standard procedure.
Accept delegation of department support activities and other such tasks as may be assigned by the Test Planning Manager.
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Point of contact to NUWC, US Navy, and contractor personnel for planning and conduct of testing.; Coordinate status of funding with NUWC Subject Matter Experts and Contractor Finance.; Work through the Contractor Range Scheduler.; Coordinate and ensure commitments are met.; Work with contractor, Range User, Navy and NUWC personnel.; Participate in program/test planning conferences and/or events.
Communication Scope
Advanced written and oral communication skills; customer relations/interface skills
Process & Methodology
project or program management experience, cost control management, technical instruction tasking guidance, scheduling, coordinating workload, planning and conduct of testing, test asset preparation/modification, logistic support, standing test plans development
Full Job Description
**Amentum** is seeking a **Program Engineer** to join our team in the Engineering department in West Palm Beach, FL in support of the Atlantic Undersea Testing and Evaluation Center (AUTEC) mission. The Program Engineer is responsible for being the point of contact to NUWC, US Navy, and contractor personnel for the planning and conduct of testing on the AUTEC test ranges and is accountable to the Test Planning Manager. **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 Duties:** • Evaluate assigned test support requirements and determine best method(s) for accomplishing all aspects of each program/test within the existing parameters of AUTEC capabilities to match/satisfy customer needs/requirements. Define new capabilities or additional resources if such are required. • Accountable for cost control management and technical instruction tasking guidance related to test support and projects as assigned. This responsibility comprises monitoring costs and expenditures of all departments engaged in supporting test activities and coordinating status of funding with NUWC Subject Matter Experts and Contractor Finance. • ISO assigned programs/tests, arrange for any necessary shore facility, test asset preparation/modification, shipping, staging, proper management of any HAZMAT/HAZWASTE, and/or pre/post-test logistic support. Upon program/test completion, ensure all Range User materials/equipment are returned and all AUTEC assets/facilities are restored to their original condition as required/indicated by the NUWC Test Program Manager (TPM). • Working through the Contractor Range Scheduler, schedule contractor assets/personnel and/or contractor controlled AUTEC resources needed to support the determined workload and be responsible for coordinating and ensuring such commitments are met. • Generate and post written operational documents IAW internal department policies to commun
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