ID&C Enterprise Group Manager

Overview

Job Title: ID&C Enterprise Group Manager                    

Location: Arnold AFB, TN

Job Family Code: O - Engineering

Function/Branch: Engineering/ID&C

Directorate: Engineering & Tech Support

Position Type: Regular, Full-Time     

Pay Type: Exempt

Grade: L09 – L10 

Salary Range: $106,000 - $180,000 / year

Overview

Beyond New Horizons, LLC (BNH) has an exciting opportunity for an Instrumentation, Data and Controls (ID&C) Engineer supporting TOS II, at Arnold Engineering Development Complex (AEDC) at Arnold AFB, TN. The ID&C Engineer will work as a member of an integrated team responsible for operating and maintaining the United States Air Force Test Operations efforts at AEDC.

This position requires occasional scheduled extended hours and/or weekend work to meet critical contractual requirements and occasional unscheduled night or weekend support in emergency situations.

Job Summary

The individual hired for this position will function as an ID&C Group Manager for the Enterprise Systems Group. The manager in this role is responsible for oversight, management and leadership of an ID&C Group level organization consisting of more than 70 personnel (organized in 5 sections) across a diverse set of Instrumentation, Data, and Controls (ID&C) specialties. Responsibilities also include ensuring TOS II contract requirements and deliverables are met in a safe, effective and efficient manner. Extensive and effective coordination with customer, contract, and government organizations is required to be effective in this position.  Planning and reporting both within the BNH organization and the DoD client is also required. The successful candidate will frequently interface directly with assigned government managers and technical leads in the Test Information Systems Section (TSDIB) and in the 804th Test Group in accordance with contract requirements and organizational leadership direction.

Job Duties:

This role is vital to meet Instrumentation, Data Acquisition, and Control (ID&C) contractual and test customer requirements associated with AEDC Aerodynamic Test Facilities. The manager in this role will be responsible for the following job duties:

• Responsible for leading the ID&C Enterprise Systems Group consisting of more than 70 personnel (organized into five sections) across a diverse set of Instrumentation, Data, and Controls (ID&C) specialties. Specialties include ID&C Engineers, Software Engineers, Network Engineers, System Administrators, Engineering Technical Specialists, Design Drafters, and TMDE Coordinators.
• Responsible for delivery and/or operations of Test Mission Area Data and Control systems supporting the Aeropropulsion, Aerodynamic, Hypersonic and Space Mission Areas in support of the TOS II contract and the AEDC Mission.
• Interfacing and reporting to BNH Sr. Management, the Government Client, and other AEDC contracted functions.
• Delivery of certain ID&C contract level deliverables (CDRL)
• Design, Development, Sustainment, and Deployment of the Group assets will be accomplished through personal contributions and supervision of the assigned work force.
• Support the use of common work processes and procedures within assigned function across the TOS II contract.
• Provide priority inputs and direction for ID&C Branch planning/work coordination meetings.
• Participate in the development of long-term planning goals for the ID&C Branch. Interface with BNH, Government Client and other contractor counterparts to develop long term needs and goals associated with ID&C systems and processes.
• Provide direction to section supervisors for tasks required to support the AEDC Mission.
• Establish staffing requirements for engineering necessary to meet mission requirements.
• Ensure group personnel have appropriate training and certifications as required by Government regulations.
• It is a condition of employment to wear company issued PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) in accordance with supervisory direction and company policy.
• Perform other related duties as required.

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree focusing on Engineering, Science, or Information Systems and a minimum of 7 years of applicable experience.
• Skilled at building and maintaining personnel relationships.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain security clearance and access to DoD network and computer systems
• Current U. S. Citizenship required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Active DoD secret or higher-level security clearance
• Mathematical or computer expertise or a combination of the same. Knowledge and experience in the Development, Sustainment, Deployment and Operations of Data and Control Systems across the Test Mission Enterprise.
• Knowledge and demonstrated practice of related safety measures and setting a good example for others with respect to safety
• Extensive prior ID&C system development and/or operations experience
• Prior experience managing a test, capital improvement, maintenance, training, or overhead project, or a portion of a project budget.
• Master’s degree in a technical or management field.
• Skilled at written and oral communication.
• Demonstrated ability to mentor less experienced technical staff.
• Familiarity with AEDC Test Facilities, Processes, and Personnel is desirable.
• Active DoD security clearance

What We Offer

• Competitive salaries
• Continuing education assistance
• Multiple healthcare benefits packages
• 401K with employer matching
• Paid time off (PTO) along with a federally recognized holiday schedule

Who We Are

Beyond New Horizons (BNH) is a fully populated joint venture of Astrion and Fluor Federal Services, Inc. formed to provide unmatched Test Operations and Sustainment services for the Arnold Engineering Development Complex.

We chose our name to serve as an enduring reminder of our commitment to AEDC’s rich aerospace research and development legacy anchored in AEDC’s Toward New Horizons founding study and the unprecedented opportunities to greatly expand AEDC’s capabilities and capacity Beyond those existing today. Leveraging the capabilities of our parent companies, BNH specializes in testing and evaluation for military and space systems combined with proven capability in large-scale Government program management, integration, engineering, and construction services for specialized and technically advanced high-hazard facilities.

Join our Team!

BNH is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, veteran status, and any other grounds for discrimination prohibited by applicable law.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.