Test and Evaluation Program Manager III - MTC

Job Summary

The Test and Evaluation Program Manager III is a senior program management position responsible for ensuring the planning and performance of assigned complex programs throughout all phases of the program lifecycle. Key responsibilities include cost, schedule, quality, customer satisfaction, and technical performance oversight, as well as effective customer communication and program planning.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain the integrated test master plan, establishing test objectives, schedules, risk assessments, and resource needs for complex test activities.
• Cook with government ranges and external authorities, ensuring safety, compliance, and alignment with range specific requirements.
• Lead cross-functional test and ILS/CLS working groups, facilitating decision making, assigning actions, and driving issue resolution without formal supervisory authority.
• Ensure quality and compliance of test documentation, including technical reports, safety assessments, CDRLs, and data collection packages consistent with contractual and regulatory requirements.
• Provide expert level briefings and status updates to senior leadership, program management, and government stakeholders, highlighting performance, risks, and recommended actions.
• Apply advanced risk and opportunity management, interpreting performance metrics and financial indicators to identify issues early and drive mitigation strategies.
• Support program planning and execution, collaborating with engineering, operations, suppliers, and subcontractors to ensure readiness, integration activities, and transition to production.
• Develop budget inputs and financial estimates, including ROMs, BOEs, and program forecasts, and support program managers in managing to established budgets.
• Mentor junior PMs and influence continuous improvement, modeling expected behaviors, promoting best practices, and identifying opportunities that enhance program execution and business outcomes.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s preferred.
• Able to obtain and maintain a Secret clearance; U.S. citizenship required.
• Core Program Management Expertise: 5+ years of program/project management experience, including cost, schedule, and performance execution. PMP® or equivalent certification.
• Ground Combat Vehicle & Test Expertise: Professional experience in ground combat vehicle test planning, execution, and range coordination. Working knowledge of DoD/Army test approvals, safety releases, and coordination with government test agencies.
• Technical & Integration Knowledge: Experience supporting platform integration (C2 systems, payloads, telemetry, instrumentation). Familiarity with systems engineering, test engineering processes, and configuration management tools.
• ILS / Logistics Knowledge: Understanding of ILS product development (training, tech pubs, provisioning) and ILS requirements analysis. Awareness of ILS interdependencies, tools, and technologies.
• Customer & Stakeholder Engagement: Proven ability to interface with customers, anticipate needs, and manage issues with tact and diplomacy. Experience supporting or leading IPTs, technical discussions, and stakeholder coordination.
• Tools & Systems Proficiency: In MS Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook, Project) and project management tools. Familiarity with contract lifecycle management, data analysis tools, and test documentation systems.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation & 401(k) program.
• Robust medical, dental, vision, & disability coverage with qualified wellness discounts.
• Basic Life Insurance and Additional Life & AD&D Insurances are available.
• Paid Parental Leave.
• Generous Employee Referral Program.
• Voluntary Benefits Available: Longer Term Care, Legal, Identity Theft, Pet Insurance, and more.
• Voluntary Tricare Supplement available for military retirees.