LCD-24-0066D - Test and Assurance Manager

The position is primarily a Systems Engineering role within the Validate Frame with a strong focus on the conduct and management of T&E activities to ensure that sufficient and correct T&E methodologies are employed in LNIC.

Requirements

Mandatory qualifications and requirements.

Failure to meet or suitably address these requirements will be grounds for rejection of the submission.

1. This is a level 3 position under the panel and all applicants must meet the requirements of the skills and experience outlined in the panel.
   
2. Demonstrated experience in T&E roles.
   
3. Excellent knowledge of MS Office, databases and information systems.
   
4. Excellent organisational and leadership skills.
   
5. Must be able to work in person at the primary facility, out of state applicants are to explicitly address willingness to move in the submission.
   
6. Must hold, a minimum NV1 security clearance.
   

Highly Desirable

1. Previous ADF service or previous experience in Defence T&E roles.
   
2. Experience within Defence acquisition, sustainment, systems engineering, integration, test and evaluation, ICT, or project management environments.
   
3. Experience in engineering, computer science or related C4 disciplines.
   
4. Undergraduate degree, or relevant qualification.
   
5. The Contractor’s demonstrated ability to engage with Defence stakeholders including ADF, APS, and contractors.
   
6. Outstanding communication and interpersonal abilities.
   

Desirable

1. Familiarity with configuration management practices applied to complex systems, including management of software and hardware baselines, version control, and documentation control.
   
2. Knowledge of deployable, joint, or coalition ICT or mission systems, including operational considerations for integration, interoperability, and sustainment.
   
3. Experience producing technical reports, engineering assessments, or recommendations to inform senior stakeholders or decision‑makers.
   
4. Exposure to, or experience working within, Defence capability development, integration, test and evaluation, or research and experimentation environments.
   
5. An understanding of FVEY’s networks, systems and processes