JFT is seeking a qualified candidate to serve as a Lab Manager supporting a classified lab utilized by multiple programs near the Patuxent Naval Air Station. This role is responsible for the end-to-end management, coordination, and operational oversight of a secure lab environment supporting NAVAIR simulation and system integration efforts.
The Lab Manager will lead day-to-day operations, ensuring effective coordination between three separate NAVAIR simulation programs, while maintaining strict compliance with cybersecurity, network, and facility security requirements. This position requires a balance of technical knowledge, operational planning, asset scheduling, and stakeholder coordination/communication with direct impact on mission-critical systems with national security implications.
The environment supports software integration, testing, pilot evaluation of system performance, system-of-systems integration testing, The ideal candidate brings hands-on experience within a classified lab environment, ability to manage complex lab operations, schedules, and infrastructure growth, including the build-out of additional secure spaces.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and oversee daily operations of a classified lab, utilized by multiple projects, including personnel coordination amongst network, software, and test teams.
- Develop and manage integrated lab schedules, including test events, system integration activities, and multi-program usage
- Coordinate construction and stand-up of additional secure lab spaces, ensuring alignment with security, accreditation, and operational requirements
- Track and control hardware assets entering and exiting lab environments, ensuring compliance with configuration management and security protocols
- Be aware of compliance requirements and security personnel involved with DoD cybersecurity, network accreditation, and physical security requirements (e.g., RMF, classified environments, CUI handling as applicable)
- Serve as primary interface with government POCs, program leadership, and engineering teams to align lab operations with program objectives
- Establish, maintain, and update lab policies, processes, and standard operating procedures (SOPs)
- Monitor lab infrastructure and equipment to ensure operational readiness, configuration control, and lifecycle management
