External Test Engineer

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Job Description:

Parsons is seeking technical External Test Engineer to support the Government Program Office within Missile Defense Agency’s (MDA) Command & Control, Battle Management, and Communication (C2BMC). In this role, you will work on a small team in a dynamic environment executing a critical mission in which every team member is directly responsible for the success of program efforts. This position will support the C2BMC Global (C2BMC-G) program to expand capability for both Missile Defense and Space Mission Partners.

What you will be doing:

• Responsible for planning, coordinating, and execution of all testing activities involving organizations outside the C2BMC-G program. Manage detailed external test schedules, secure necessary resources, and serve as the primary POC for TRRs and other critical reviews with external and MDA stakeholders.

• Oversee data collection, produce end-of-day test summary reports, resolve real-time testing issues, and review test documentation and outputs to ensure all defined objectives are met.

• Plans, coordinates, and executes all testing activities involving organizations outside the C2BMC-G program.

• Manages the detailed external test event schedule on behalf of the MDA C2BMC-G program.

• Identifies and proposes upcoming test events to the Test and Analysis Lead and Technical Advisor.

• Coordinates with the Government Test Lead and Test & Assessment Technical Advisor to support external test needs.

• Serves as the primary POC for Test Readiness Reviews (TRRs) and other critical test reviews, coordinating all required support.

• Leads the execution of external test events on behalf of the program.

• Secures necessary test support resources, including personnel, equipment, and facilities.

• Coordinates test plans, TRRs, and test activities with external stakeholders and MDA organizations (including red teams and EOW).

• Troubleshoots and resolves real-time test execution issues.

• Ensures all defined external test objectives are met and elevates any deviations to the appropriate authority for approval.

• Oversees test data collection, ensures data quality, and coordinates data availability for post-test analysis.

• Reviews test outputs and recommends sufficiency to the Branch Lead.

• Supports test planning meetings, post-test reviews, and recommends improvements to external test efforts.

• Coordinates resolution of resource conflicts between internal and external testing.

What Required Skills You'll Bring:

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or an equivalent technical/scientific discipline specifically related to area of specialty and Advanced degree may be preferred at this level

• 10+ years of related professional experience; a Masters degree may be substituted for 2 years of experience

• Active Secret clearance with ability to obtain and maintain Top Secret/SCI

• Experience with Missile Defense Agency or similar Department of Defense programs

• Experience working on classified and special access programs

• Understanding of the Missile Defense System (MDS)

• Self-starter, thrive in a dynamic environment, and work well with other team members, members of the Senior Executive Service and senior military officers

• Proficient in Microsoft Office Programs (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

What Desired Skills You'll Bring:

• Bachelor's Degree and 12+ years of relevant DoD, MDA and/or Industry work experience with SAP and/or SCI

• Ability to coordinate with both internal and external organizations to accomplish common goals

• Ability to solve complex problems and track detailed information individually or as a member of a team

• Ability to multi-task and respond to quick turn-around requests

Security Clearance Requirement:

An active Secret security clearance is required for this position.

This position is part of our Federal Solutions team.

The Federal Solutions segment delivers resources to our US government customers that ensure the success of missions around the globe. Our intelligent employees drive the state of the art as they provide services and solutions in the areas of defense, security, intelligence, infrastructure, and environmental. We promote a culture of excellence and close-knit teams that take pride in delivering, protecting, and sustaining our nation's most critical assets, from Earth to cyberspace. Throughout the company, our people are anticipating what’s next to deliver the solutions our customers need now.

Salary Range: $134,100.00 - $241,400.00

We value our employees and want our employees to take care of their overall wellbeing, which is why we offer best-in-class benefits such as medical, dental, vision, paid time off, Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), 401(k), life insurance, flexible work schedules, and holidays to fit your busy lifestyle!

This position will be posted for a minimum of 3 days and will continue to be posted for an average of 30 days until a qualified applicant is selected or the position has been cancelled.

Parsons is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other protected status.

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