Resource Manager - Engineering/Technical

Job Title: Resource Manager—Engineering/Technical             

Location: Arnold AFB, Tennessee

Job Family Code: O-Engineering

Function/Branch: Engineering/Engineering Functional Management

Directorate: Engineering & Technical Support

Position Type: Regular, Full- Time

Pay Type: Exempt                      

Grade: L09 (OA0958)

Salary Range or Starting Hourly Rate: $106,000 - $141,000 / per year

Overview

Beyond New Horizons, LLC (BNH) has an exciting opportunity for a Resource Manager, supporting the Test Operations and Sustainment contract at Arnold Engineering Development Complex at Arnold AFB, Tennessee. The Engineering Resource Managers will be working as a member of an integrated team responsible for supporting the United States Air Force Test Operations and Sustainment efforts.

Open to internal and external candidates

Job Summary

We are seeking highly motivated and strategic-thinking Resource Managers for an Engineering and Technical role to join our team at a premier complex of ground test facilities supporting the Department of War, the United States Air Force, and their customers. In this pivotal role, you will be at the forefront of identifying, attracting, and developing exceptional engineering and technical talent, ensuring mission-critical projects and national security commitments are met with the highest level of skill and expertise. If you are passionate about building and nurturing the high-performing engineering teams that directly contribute to our nation's defense, we encourage you to apply.

Job Duties:

• Develop initiatives and processes to manage engineering and technical resources to meet BNH/AEDC project and customer commitments
• Work with Branch Managers to proactively understand changes in resources and/or workload and identify technical personnel to meet the need
• As Resource Manager in the hiring process, support candidate selection, interviews and recommendations for hire. Provide recommendations for personnel actions within the discipline function related to:
  • Project staffing
  • Engineering transfers within BNH or attrition outside the company
  • Work with line managers to understand needs of position
  • Staffing positions with qualified personnel. If qualified candidates are not available, implement a targeted training program (as necessary) to develop qualified personnel
  • Screening of applicants to assess technical aptitude, fit, and skills for the identified positions
  • Provide best qualified applicants for company hire to the Engineering Functional Manager
• Interface with HR on all aspects of hiring from labor request submission to onboarding
• Support Line Supervision in onboarding new hires into the workforce, as part of an overall Engineering Career Development Program and ensure appropriate mentors are identified and engaged
• Support the BNH Flex Program to support short term needs and further technical agility and employee enrichment
• Recommend personnel for rotations or flex assignments that would benefit AEDC, specifically geared toward the goal of long-term knowledge and retention of critical skills, including Engineering Management and/or Technical Leadership roles
• Support development of, and participate in, engineering development modules and activities as requested
• Assist engineers with technical career development such as advanced degree programs, professional engineer registration, technical society participation, training classes, work assignments, etc.
• Collaborate with management personnel to develop, deploy, and deliver modules and activities for leadership development across the organization
• It is a condition of employment to wear PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) in accordance with supervisory direction and company policy.
• Perform other duties as required.

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree in engineering, engineering technology, business, operations management, psychology, or a related technical or business discipline
• Eight or more years of progressively responsible experience in engineering, technical, operations, workforce planning, talent selection, or project support role
• Must be able to obtain and maintain an active security clearance and maintain authorized user access to the AEDC local area network.
• S. Citizenship is required due to federal government contract compliance requirements and the necessity to access secure federal databases and networks on Arnold Air Force Base.

Preferred Qualifications

• Demonstrated ability to maintain discretion and confidentiality, with a high level of professional and personal integrity
• Demonstrated interpersonal skills with ability to develop trust-based relationships with all levels of staff
• Ability to proactively identify and address challenges related to resource allocation and workforce needs
• Ability to provide guidance to managers as requested in making decisions that have an impact on the future of AEDC and the workforce
• Advocacy of technical and performance excellence
• Ability to identify top talent associated with assigned disciplines including areas such as business systems, software, engineering, and other technical-related areas within the company
• Willingness to learn both technical, analysis, and administrative responsibilities with which one may be unfamiliar
• Strong organizational skills to manage multiple priorities, including staffing, training, and development programs.
• Ability to adapt and demonstrate flexibility in a dynamic work environment and respond as needed to achieve mission needs
• Skilled communicator
• Familiarity, knowledge, or experience with AEDC Test and Plant Facilities, Systems, and/or Support Systems including industrial area work environment

What We Offer

• Competitive salaries
• Continuing education assistance
• Multiple healthcare benefits packages
• 401K with employer matching
• Paid time off (PTO) along with a federally recognized holiday schedule