Assistant Program Manager Test & Evaluation (Senior) PMA-260
About The Position
AVIAN is seeking a Senior Assistant Program Manager Test and Evaluation for the PMA-260 program. NAVAIR’s Common Aviation Support Equipment program office (PMA-260) is responsible for procuring, developing, and fielding Common Ground Support Equipment and Automatic Test Equipment, and serves as the lead manager of the Aircraft Maintenance and Material Readiness List (AMMRL). The role will play a critical part in PMA-260’s overall test strategy. The position supports program and project management, including planning and scheduling, and assists the Program Manager and Deputy with execution of common aviation support equipment development and operational testing. The employee will work with geographically diverse test teams, provide test and evaluation technical advice, contribute to acquisition strategy and capabilities and requirements documents, and assist with test planning. The role also participates in program technical reviews, deficiency reviews, system verification reviews, and related technical studies and analyses. AVIAN is a mid-sized, employee-owned company primarily serving the Navy and other Department of Defense clients. The company describes its culture as collaborative, purpose-driven, community-engaged, and focused on employee ownership and growth.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in a technical field.
- At least 10 years of experience; a master's degree may substitute for two years of work experience.
- Must hold a Top Secret Department of Defense security clearance and be SCI eligible.
- U.S. citizenship is required due to the sensitivity of customer-related requirements.
Nice To Haves
- Previous APMT&E experience or Lead Test Engineer experience is highly recommended.
Responsibilities
- Support program or project management services, including planning and scheduling.
- Support the Program Manager and Deputy in executing common aviation support equipment development and operational testing.
- Travel and work with geographically diverse test teams.
- Communicate and work with test teams.
- Provide guidance on acquisition strategy and capabilities and requirements documents.
- Assist with writing Test and Evaluation Management Plans and Master Test and Evaluation Strategies.
- Provide test and evaluation technical advice.
- Assist the APMT&E with Test Plan Working Groups and chair the WIPT and TPWG as needed.
- Participate in program technical reviews, Deficiency Reviews, System Verification Reviews, and other reviews as necessary.
- Support technical studies, analyses, and planning to refine test verification methods and approaches.
Benefits
- Employee ownership and a direct stake in the company's future.
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
- Telemedicine services.
- TRICARE supplement for veterans.
- Flexible leave and paid time off.
- 11 paid holidays.
- Paid sick leave.
- Maternity and bonding leave.
- Military training leave.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
