Senior Test and Evaluation Manager

Agile Defense • Fort Huachuca, AZ

2d • Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking an experienced Senior Test and Evaluation Manager to serve as the senior orchestrator and strategic leader for a complex, high-visibility Government test portfolio. Operating at the intersection of strategic planning and tactical execution, you will provide overarching direction to a multi-disciplinary team of highly specialized experts. This role is the driving force that synchronizes complex, simultaneous test events, deconflicts critical resources, and ensures seamless integration across all phases of test and evaluation. Ultimately, you will serve as the primary strategic interface for senior leadership and external stakeholders, ensuring that all program milestones, personnel, and operational logistics are managed efficiently, on schedule, and within scope.

Requirements

• A Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Business Management, or a related field.
• A minimum of 10-15 years of experience in Test & Evaluation (T&E) or Program Management within a Federal Government or Department of War (DoW) environment.
• Must possess and be able to maintain an active Top Secret/SCI security clearance with a polygraph.
• Mastery of OT&E methodologies, test design, and statistical data analysis.
• Deep, hands-on expertise in Communications Security (COMSEC) protocols, cryptographic equipment, and secure network infrastructure.
• Demonstrated operational experience with modern secure key distribution architectures and cryptographic client nodes.
• Exceptional technical writing skills with a proven track record of authoring highly classified, executive-level operational assessments for senior military and civilian stakeholders.
• Natural leader and mentor capable of managing multi-disciplinary test teams, engineering specialists, and security personnel under high-pressure conditions.
• Demonstrated experience leading large, multi-disciplinary technical teams and managing complex, multi-faceted Government contracts.
• Expert-level understanding of the Government acquisition lifecycle, developmental and operational testing methodologies, and secure systems evaluation processes.
• Proven ability to manage program financials, schedules, and resources effectively, with experience on Firm-Fixed-Price contracts being highly preferred.

Nice To Haves

• A Master’s degree is preferred.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) or equivalent acquisition certification (e.g., DAWIA Program Management or T&E Level III).
• Prior experience overseeing test programs within secure, enterprise-level laboratory or Government test facilities.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with a proven ability to confidently brief senior executive-level leadership.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the central authority directing all Test and Evaluation (T&E) activities across the program portfolio.
• Synchronize multiple, overlapping test events, manage dynamic schedules, and ensure resource allocation aligns with strategic mission priorities.
• Provide direct leadership and mentorship to a diverse team of subject matter experts, test engineers, cybersecurity analysts.
• Foster a cohesive and high-performing environment focused on quality execution.
• Serve as the primary operational point of contact for the Government technical representatives.
• Manage budget execution, labor burn rates, and overall contract performance to ensure compliance and efficiency.
• Act as the strategic interface with senior leadership, Program Management Offices (PMOs), and external mission partners.
• Translate complex technical findings into actionable, executive-level briefings.
• Proactively identify programmatic, technical, and scheduling risks then develop and implement mitigation strategies.
• Expertly deconflict critical lab, network, and personnel resources to maintain program velocity.
• Maintain ultimate accountability for the quality, accuracy, and timeliness of all contract deliverables, including recurring activity reports, monthly status summaries, and final test evaluation reports.

Benefits

• Employees of Agile Defense are our number one priority, and the importance we place on our culture here is fundamental.
• Our culture is alive and evolving, but it always stays true to its roots.
• Here, you are valued as a family member, and we believe that we can accomplish great things together.
• Agile Defense has been highly successful in the past few years due to our employees and the culture we create together.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior