Whitney, Bradley & Brown, Inc. (WBB) is a technical and management consulting company providing unique, creative and innovative products and services to both the government and commercial sectors. Over the past 30 years, WBB’s hallmark has been the capability to bring warfighters, requirements and acquisition staff, and industry closer together - all with the goal of improving the development / fielding of systems and the optimization of resources, including human capital.

MINIMUM CLEARANCE REQUIRED: Must possess an active Secret clearance.

Description: Support Test and Evaluation program management at U. S. Coast Guard Headquarters. Manage all contract, personnel issues under USCG support contract. Interface with Surface, Aviation, and C4ISR acquisition programs to assist in developing and reviewing Test and Evaluation related programmatic documentation required for compliance with Coast Guard and Department of Homeland Security acquisition policy. Assist programs with requirements development, traceability, and preparation for Operational Testing. Assist with tracking acquisition program asset requirements from development through testing and acceptance. Lead and facilitate Integrated Product Teams and Test Management Oversight Teams. Assist the USCG director of Test and Evaluation with the drafting of routine correspondence, powerpoint briefs, and USCG Test and Evaluation Policy and processes for inclusion in the USCG Major Systems Acquisition Manual. Work with prime contractors to collaboratively develop Government acceptable Test and Evaluation Program Plans, Test Plans, and Test Procedures. Conduct Test Evaluation Risk Assessment.

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications:

• Relevant OT&E work experience similar in scope to above description of duties.
• Thorough knowledge of Coast Guard Major Systems Acquisition Manual
• Strong familiarity with Coast Guard operations and assets
• U.S citizen.
• Master’s Degree required – preferably in Operations Research, Systems Engineering or Information Technology fields.
• 10+ years relevant experience in an operational test and evaluation (OT&E) environment.

Additional Qualifications:

• Demonstrated understanding of government acquisition.
• Proficiency with Dynamic Object Oriented Requirements System / Enterprise Requirements System (DOORS/ERS)
• Military Officer (O-4/5), Senior enlisted (E8/9) or Civilian Equivalent experience a plus
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Familiarity with MS Office suite.

Job Title: Program Manager – Test and Evaluation

Key Words: Coast Guard, Test and Evaluation, T&E, Acquisition

Primary Location: Washington, DC

Travel: Yes, 15% of the Time

We are proud of our diverse environment and are an Equal Opportunity Employer. WBB is committed to a policy of equal employment opportunity. WBB participates in E-Verify.