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Test Program Coordinator
- Amentum (China Lake, CA)
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Job Summary
Amentum is seeking an experienced Test Program Coordinator to support our Air Launch Test Site. This role will support the ALTC Program Manager as an on-site representative to plan, coordinate, and status maintenance, integration, and testing operations in accordance with the ALTC Program Test Schedule.
The unique test site we support is perpetually in a state of planning, integration, and test execution. Critical aspects of this role are to ensure data integrity as the primary on-site Test Data POC ensuring that all Test Data is collected correctly, in accordance with released documentation and best practices.
This fast-paced program requires initiative, teamwork, and the ability to effectively communicate across all organizational levels. The team is multi-organizational, and roles span from senior program managers to engineers, to on-site technicians, logistics, budget, and everything in-between. The environment demands attention to detail while never losing site of the big picture, in short, execution within the broader strategy.
Required Education and Experience:
Technical degree, BA/BS and 3 to 10+ years of related experience, or 15 years of relevant experience
Ability to work / collaborate across organizations and lead without organizational authority
Schedule management and development experience
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Ability to manage many competing priorities simultaneously
US Citizen, security clearance eligible
Preferred Skills and Qualifications:
The preferred candidate will work with Program Management team to align priorities and timelines. Coordinate with the Facility Manager to ensure compliance with safety procedures, installation policies, and best practices.
Defer to the ALTC Program Manager in the event of competing priorities or perspectives.
Embed closely with the ALTC Schedule team and process to ensure the test site’s perspective is well represented in planning activity and that the site understands the strategic and tactical direction.
Evaluate CTF procedures for accuracy and adequacy, draft corrections and improvements as required with input from the operations and engineering teams.
Develop the Operations team by communicating and reinforcing policies, procedural compliance, technical rigor, and quality verification on-behalf of the ALTC Program Manager.
Participate in maintenance and integration walk-throughs to ensure site understanding and preparation for upcoming activity (operationally, technically, and logistically).
In an R&D testing environment, things often wrong, this role will need to identify issues, clarify the problems, communicate them, and work to develop solutions. This role requires strong judgement, effective communication skills, and an ability to respond to the unexpected.
Experience in DOD-related test programs is preferred.
Essential Functions for Position
**Physical Requirements:** May include lifting of weight up to forty (30) pounds as necessary.
**Work Environment:** Can involve inside or outside work depending on the task. An inside environment may be a cubicle (considerations: close quarters, low to moderate noise, bright or dim lighting). Outside work may include various environmental conditions including warm and cold climates. Needs to be able to work well with co-workers and all levels of management. No hazards on job or unusual environmental conditions.
**Equipment and Machines** : Ability to operate office equipment such as a personal computer, printer, copy machine, telephone, fax machine and other equipment including desk supplies and other work-related tools as required. Possess heavy and light equipment licenses, or the ability to obtain the necessary licenses.
**Attendance:** Normal hours are Monday - Thursday between 6:00am to 4:00pm during flex weeks, 6:00am to 3:00pm on non-flex weeks. Punctuality and regular attendance are necessary to meet deadlines. Must exhibit flexibility of work hours to adjust to surge situations based on critical mission requirements. With the exception of STD/LTD/FMLA & approved time off, attendance is considered essential.
**Other Essential Functions:** Must demonstrate professional behavior at all times when dealing with customers, management, and co-workers. Must have clear, concise and accurate communications skills in English, both verbal and written. Grooming and dress must be appropriate for the position and must not impose a safety risk to employees or others. Must maintain a positive work atmosphere by behaving and communicating in a professional manner. Independent personal transportation to office or work site is required. Travel (up to 10%) to and from customer locations and test locations (government and vendor) may be required to support projects. This may involve airline travel. In some cases, accommodations can possibly be made for POV, if necessary. When operating any vehicle for work purposes, must wear seat belt and in addition, no cellular devices are to be used when driving.
+ Amentum health and welfare benefits are designed to invest in you, and in the things you care about. Your health. Your well-being. Your security. Your future. Eligible employees and their dependents may elect medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance. Employees are able to enroll in our company’s 401k plan, and, if eligible, a deferred compensation plan and Executive Deferral Plan. Employees will also receive 17 days of vacation per year, 11 paid holidays, and caregiver leave. Hired applicants will be able to purchase company stock and have the opportunity to receive a performance discretionary bonus.
+ The base salary range for this position is $80k to $110k . This range reflects the minimum and maximum target for new hire salaries for the position across all US locations and remote . Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. For “remote” positions, the salary to be offered is geographic dependent.
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