Test and Trial Engineer with Security Clearance

MANTECH seeks a motivated, career and customer-oriented Test and Trial Engineer to join our team working in Newport News, VA. This is a hybrid position requiring at least 3 days onsite per week. Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Administer, update, and maintain the Post-Delivery Test & Trials (PDT&T) database and program tracking tools.
• Log, categorize, track, and manage all Part I (pre-delivery) and Part II (post-delivery) Trial Cards (deficiency reports) generated during trials from issuance to final closure.
• Develop, track, and analyze Trial Card "burn-down" curves; generate forecasts; and identify critical path variances or testing delays.
• Coordinate between PMS 378 leadership, Technical Directors, Quality Assurance teams, Ship's Force, Navy testing activities, and Newport News Shipbuilding (NNS) to resolve technical deficiencies.
• Prepare data packages, presentation materials, and technical documentation for Trial Card review boards and adjudication meetings.
• Track, evaluate, and independently assess shipbuilder physical production metrics against the Integrated Master Schedule (IMS).
• Synthesize technical trial results, trial card statistics, EVM data, and production metrics into executive briefings, dashboards, talking points, and background papers.
• Maintain centralized version control and official repository records for all program briefings, baseline datasets, and official programmatic documentation.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, computer science, business, data analytics, mathematics, or a related discipline
• 4+ years of professional experience supporting US Navy programs, maritime acquisition, or shipyard production/testing environments.
• Demonstrated experience managing technical databases, tracking program schedules/metrics, and building quantitative reports and dashboards.
• Experience with US Navy aircraft carriers (CVN 78 class) or surface combatants.
• Proven track record translating complex technical and schedule data into high-visibility, executive-level briefings (MS PowerPoint) and talking points for senior leadership.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior experience directly supporting PEO Aircraft Carriers / PMS 378, PMS 312, or NAVSEA 05/08.
• Experience with Navy trial processes (INSURV, Acceptance Trials, Final Contract Trials) and the administration of Part I/II Trial Cards.
• Direct experience collaborating with Newport News Shipbuilding (NNS)
• Familiarity with Navy modernization tracking systems (e.g., NDE, EP) and shipyard Integrated Master Schedules (IMS).

Clearance Requirements

• Must possess an active or current Secret Security Clearance Physical Requirements:
• The person in this position must be able to remain in a stationary position 50% of the time.
• Occasionally move about inside the office to access file cabinets, office machinery, or to communicate with co-workers, management, and customers, via email, phone, and or virtual communication, which may involve delivering presentations.