TEST MANAGEMENT SPECIALIST

To qualify for this DS-5 position.. Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level (GS-11) or pay band (DS-04) in federal service.. Or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. This experience must include duties related to aerial target operations, test planning, and operational risk management.

• Applying aerial target operations principles and policies to plan, coordinate, and support Test and Evaluation (T&E) events, including schedule development and resource identification.
• Performing independent test requirement analysis and preparing operational plans for target operations.
• Tracking cost, schedule, and performance for operational programs to ensure milestones and objectives are met.
• Leading and participating in live test conduct while applying Operational Risk Management (ORM) principles in an operational setting.
• Acting as a liaison between internal teams and external customers to translate operational requirements into meaningful engineering recommendations.
• Preparing and presenting meeting briefs and summary reports to diverse audiences.
• Must be a U.S. Citizen.
• Must be determined suitable for federal employment.
• Must participate in the direct deposit pay program.
• New employees to the Department of the Navy must pass the E-Verify employment verification check.

Develop and review operational test plans and range documentation to schedule and execute target operations.

• Serve as the primary customer liaison, translating requirements into test strategies while tracking program cost, schedule, and performance.
• Lead the real-time execution of aerial and surface target operations, directing range assets and personnel during live events.
• Apply Operational Risk Management (ORM) and safety policies to mitigate hazards during high-risk test and evaluation events.
• Present operational briefings, de-briefings, and performance reports to diverse stakeholder groups.
• Coordinate with internal teams and external customers to ensure operational requirements are met.
• Monitor and report on program milestones and objectives.

Generally, current federal employees applying for STRL jobs must serve at least one year at the next lower pay band (time-in-band).

• Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service.
• Must obtain and maintain an interim and/or final security clearance prior to entrance on duty.
• May require travel from normal duty station to CONUS and OCONUS, including remote or isolated sites; must be able to travel on military and commercial aircraft for extended periods.
• This position is covered by the Department of Defense Priority Placement Program.

Complete benefits package as a federal employee, including health insurance, retirement, and paid leave.

• Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position (full-time, part-time, or intermittent).
• Ad-hoc/situational telework eligibility at the discretion of management.
• Relocation expense reimbursement and recruitment incentives may be offered for new employees, depending on funding availability and policy.

Additional vacancies may be filled by this announcement.

• A tentative offer of employment will be rescinded if the selectee fails to meet pre-employment requirements.
• During the application process, you may opt-in to make your resume available to other hiring managers in the agency for similar positions in the local commuting area for 180 days.
• Federal annuitant selection is subject to Department of Defense and Department of the Navy policy.
• ICTAP candidates must provide agency notice, most recent performance appraisal, and most recent SF-50 to receive priority consideration.
• Military Spouse Preference applicants will be placed at the highest grade for which they are determined Best Qualified.
• For questions, contact the DON Employment Information Center at [email protected].

The Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR) is the U.S. Navy's aviation systems command, responsible for the research, development, testing, and evaluation of naval aircraft and related systems. The Pacific Target and Marine Operations (PTMO) Division at Point Mugu provides aerial and surface target services to support fleet training and weapon system testing. This Test Management Specialist role is central to PTMO's mission, coordinating live test events and ensuring safe, effective target operations for the Department of Defense. NAVAIRWARCENWPNDIV POINT MUGU is named as the hiring organisation for the TEST MANAGEMENT SPECIALIST post.