Director, Test & Evaluation

Agile Defense • Fort Huachuca, AZ

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About The Position

We are seeking a seasoned leader to serve as Program Director for our TEC II contract in support of the Joint Interoperability Test Command (JITC). This portfolio spans more than $60M in annual revenue and a team of 300+ professionals delivering test and evaluation (T&E) services across the Department of Defense. Reporting to the Vice President for Test & Evaluation, the Director provides balanced leadership across delivery, customer engagement, and growth. In this role, you will hold full P&L accountability and drive margin improvement through automation, tooling, and innovative delivery practices. You will serve as a trusted partner to senior government leaders—including JITC leadership, DoD C-suite, SES, and acquisition executives—strengthening relationships, shaping acquisition pathway. Senior level manager that assists and advises the VP/GM of Test & Evaluation in managing both the strategic and day-to-day activities of a large and complex contract consisting of up to 100 simultaneous task orders across a broad spectrum of customers and functional areas. Overseeing a team of project managers, the director ensures contractual efforts meet all customer goals and requirements. Dual-hatted as Program Manager, the director also helps manage revenue and profit aspects of task orders and the overall program, to include facilitating on-contract and adjacent growth opportunities.

Requirements

• Master’s degree and at least 6 years of experience; or a Bachelor’s degree and at least 12 years of experience.
• Proven experience leading and managing Test & Evaluation programs within the Department of Defense.
• Demonstrated success managing portfolios exceeding $30M in annual revenue and organizations of 150+ FTEs.
• Profit & Loss experience, with a track record of improving margins through automation, innovation, and disciplined execution.
• Strong executive presence and ability to engage senior DoD leaders, including JITC, C-suite, SES, and acquisition executives.
• Exceptional leadership, communication, and workforce development skills, with a record of building and advancing high-performing teams.

Nice To Haves

• Top Secret with SCI

Responsibilities

• Lead the TEC II program portfolio, overseeing $60M+ in revenue, 300+ staff, and 12 Project Managers.
• Ensure delivery excellence across all task orders, applying disciplined program management and risk management practices.
• Drive modernization initiatives that align mission priorities with emerging technologies.
• Own full P&L accountability, including revenue forecasting, margin improvement, and budget oversight.
• Improve profitability through automation, tooling, and innovative delivery approaches.
• Monitor and report financial performance, ensuring alignment with corporate goals.
• Serve as a senior company representative to JITC leadership, DoD C-suite, SES, and acquisition executives.
• Build trusted relationships, influence acquisition strategies, and ensure consistently high customer satisfaction (CPARS/MPARS).
• Represent the company’s capabilities to drive mission impact and program success.
• Translate delivery excellence into on-contract expansion and adjacent opportunities.
• Provide expertise in support of proposals, solutioning, and growth initiatives.
• Champion workforce development across the program creating pathways for advancement and building the next generation of T&E leaders.

Benefits

• Competitive and comprehensive benefits package

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Master's degree
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees