Test and Assurance Manager

Location:
- Canberra, Australian Capital Territory- Job Type:
- Contract- Specialisation:
- Government- Salary:
- Negotiable- Reference:
- CR/020314_1673236579**Must be Australian Citizen and Hold an active NV1 Clearance**

**Long-Term Engagement**

**Canberra ACT**

FinXL IT Professional Services is an established innovative Australian company providing technology enabled business solutions and consulting services across a number of industries including Government, Telecommunications, Commercial and Finance. We currently have more than 1000 consultants assisting our clients across Australia and are continuing to grow at a rapid pace. Through the delivery of services and implementation of new systems, processes and technology, we assist our clients to gain competitive advantage and reach new heights.

We are seeking for an experienced Test and Assurance Manager to join our team within the Federal Government Department in Canberra.

The Test and Assurance Manager is required to lead the planning and coordination of the project and tranche test and evaluation activities, including assessment of system outcomes against capability target states and preparedness requirements. They will work with stakeholders to generate and execute integrated test and evaluation plans, and oversee acceptance and operational testing. The T&E Manager will also guide and support the development of documentation required to support the program approaches to committees and Government. They will also ensure outcomes from T&E activities are incorporated into the design of future tranches. The Test and Assurance Manager will work closely with the SO1 Capability Assessments and Program Manager - Capability Assessments and Demonstrations for the conduct of capability assessment and demonstration activities. This position works to the SO1 Capability Development.

**Essential Criteria**:
Demonstrated experience in Test and Evaluation roles

Excellent knowledge of MS Office, databases and information systems

Excellent organisational and leadership skills

Outstanding communication and interpersonal abilities

Undergraduate degree, or relevant qualification and experience in engineering, compute science or related C4 disciplines

**Desired Skills/Attributes**:
Demonstrated experience in Defence ICT Programs or technical Force Design roles

Project Management experience or skills

Previous experience in delivery group roles within CIOG or CASG

Post graduate degree in Systems Engineering or Test and Evaluation disciplines

**Desirable**:
Additional qualifications or practical experience outside of their immediate field of expertise. Additional skills in project/program management, systems engineering, communications, business management, or information technology backgrounds are valued. These will assist in translating user needs, participating in vendor led discussions and developing options such as addressing schedule, cost and quality analysis for acquisition and sustainment investment decisions.

Understanding of Joint and domain-specific staff processes within operational and tactical level headquarters. This offers potential for increased effectiveness through ADF engagement and the translation of requirements and priorities for product sustainment and LC4 Program acquisition.

Knowledge or experience working in the Defence Capability Lifecycle process, governance structures, and committee processes.

FinXL fosters a high-performing, inclusive workplace built on a foundation of excellence, respect and dignity. We take corporate social responsibility seriously through our ongoing activities with communities and staff involvement in these efforts. We are committed to environmentally friendly practices in both our own operations and our work with clients.

Our Services Management team help our clients create more value for their business and improve efficiency through IT Systems. Our services are highly industrialised, underpinned by robust SLAs, based on industry-standard best practices, and delivered by cost-effective onshore resources. We're about more than 'keeping the lights on for less' - we provide a commitment to continuous improvement and value generation.

FinXL does not accept unsolicited resumes or appreciate unsolicited calls from recruitment agencies.