LFT&E Acquisition Program Manager

Position Overview:

Key Responsibilities:

1. Program and Test Management:

• Plan, manage, and execute Live Fire Test & Evaluation programs for new and existing systems.
• Develop and refine test strategies, plans, methodologies, and procedures according to DoD regulations, including Title 10 U.S.C. Section 2366.
• Lead and monitor test execution, ensuring adherence to technical objectives, schedules, and budgets.
• Prepare decision briefs, program status reports, risk assessments, and performance evaluation summaries for stakeholders.
• Manage program risks while anticipating challenges and resolving issues to maintain project milestones.

1. Compliance and Documentation:

• Ensure test operations meet DoD standards for survivability, lethality, and vulnerability assessments.
• Develop and submit required documentation, including Test and Evaluation Master Plans (TEMP), system specifications, and programmatic review materials.
• Coordinate with oversight organizations such as the Director, Operational Test and Evaluation (DOT&E), to gain approval for test plans and reports.

1. Collaboration and Stakeholder Engagement:

• Collaborate with technical teams, vendors, and subcontractors to define system requirements.
• Serve as the primary liaison between program offices, testing teams, acquisition staff, and the DoD oversight community.
• Work closely with system engineers, military end-users, and contractors to establish test environments and criteria.
• Represent the program at technical reviews, acquisition meetings, and LFT&E working groups.

1. Data Analysis and Reporting:

• Oversee data collection, analysis, and verification to ensure test results meet reliability and reproducibility standards.
• Develop actionable insights based on LFT&E data to inform design modifications and system improvements.
• Document findings and draft reports for submission to program offices and oversight agencies.

Desired Qualifications:

• Experience:
• Minimum 10+ years of experience in Test & Evaluation, system engineering, or program management within the DoD environment.
• Familiarity with Live Fire Test & Evaluation procedures and survivability testing methods.
• Skills & Competencies:
• Strong understanding of DoD test and evaluation requirements, policies, and regulations.
• Proven ability to manage complex programs and prioritize competing tasks.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and leadership skills.
• Proficiency in test range coordination and test readiness review processes.
• Technical knowledge in weapons effects, armor, munitions, sensors, and survivability domains.
• Certifications: Project Management Professional (PMP) certification or Defense Acquisition Workforce Improvement Act (DAWIA) Program Management certification is preferred.

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or business (if Business, must have at least 3 years of experience working on DoD contracts/programs having a heavy focus on engineering)

• Possess an active TS/SCI security clearance