Assistant Program Manager Test & Evaluation

AVIAN, Inc.; Maryland; On-site; USD 150,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ESOP

401(k) with company contributions

Wellness reimbursements

Flexible time off

TRICARE supplement

Job summary

AVIAN, Inc. is seeking an Assistant Program Manager Test & Evaluation (Senior) for the PMA-231 office in Patuxent River, MD. You will apply TEMP/Master Test Strategy, review cost estimates, and coordinate test planning between ITT and IPT teams to support program milestones.

Qualifications include a technical Bachelor's, 10+ years experience (Master’s can substitute), and the ability to obtain a DoD security clearance; U.S. citizenship is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in a technical field required.
• 10+ years of experience; Master’s can substitute for 2 years.
• Active Secret DoD clearance required; U.S. citizenship required.

Responsibilities

• Knowledge of TEMP and Master Test Strategy development/updates.
• Cost estimate review aligned to program scope/schedule.
• Coordinate test planning and information exchange between ITT and IPT.
• Develop/review technical requirements for test planning and reporting.
• NAVAIR TE roles/responsibilities familiarity.
• Schedule development and resource management (iTrack/iTest).
• Coordinate T&E WIPT activities and briefings.
• SOW development/review; Mission Systems development.

Skills

TEMP/Master Plan

Cost estimation

Test planning

NAVAIR TE

iTrack/iTest

Education

Bachelor's Degree in technical field

Master's Degree substituted for 2 years experience

Job description

Assistant Program Manager Test & Evaluation

AVIAN (pronounced *a-v-yin*) is looking for an Assistant Program Manager Test and Evaluation (Senior) employee E-2/C-2 Airborne Command Control program office PMA-231. This individual will perform engineering, designing, and testing of systems and their related components. The employee must be able to perform duties independently and others collaboratively.

AVIAN believes in the extraordinary potential of every individual. As an employee owner at AVIAN, you will find that we have cultivated an employee-first mentality. By prioritizing talent over experience, we ensure that every hire we make is as unique as the position that they will be filling.

Here on our team, we embrace new challenges and focus on continuous learning which fosters growth mindsets in all our employee owners; whether you are joining the workforce for the very first time or if you're a seasoned professionals who has their eyes set on retirement.

Our commitment to providing our customers and employees with an unmatched experience sets us apart. We believe that every team member has a stake in the success of AVIAN, and we strive to ensure that each member of our team knows that their contributions matter. You can be sure as an employee owner you will celebrate both your individual and our collective triumphs.

Taking care of each other is a cornerstone of the AVIAN philosophy. Being part of the AVIAN team means being part of a team that takes pride in being expansive in our community because our impact doesn't stop in the workplace. We actively engage in community initiatives, empowering our employees to make a meaningful difference.

We believe that employee investment shouldn't be a one-way street, so we offer benefits that normalize balancing mental wellness and family time with work responsibilities. From Flexible Time Off to Wellness Reimbursements we want all our team members to achieve the highest levels of life/work balance.

AVIAN - where creative, talented minds flourish, and where proactive, productive, proficient professionals feel valued.

Job Details

• ID: 2026-2612
• Category: Engineering
• Type: Full Time
• Telecommute: No
• Location: US-MD-Patuxent River

Responsibilities

• Knowledge of and practical experience with Test & Evaluation Master Plan (TEMP) and/or Master Test Strategy development/updates
• Cost estimate review aligned to program scope/schedule
• Support test planning and execution by coordination the exchange of information between the ITT and IPT
• Support development and review of technical requirements for test planning and reporting efforts.
• Knowledge of NAVAIR test and evaluation roles/responsibilities
• Ability to provide schedule development, resource management, iTrack/iTest knowledge
• T&E Working Integrated Product Teams (WIPT) coordination, development, and briefing
• NAVAIR Acquisition Experience
• SOW development/review
• Mission Systems development.
• Interface with external organizations
• Participate in program technical reviews, Deficiency Reviews, System Verifications Review and others as necessary
• Support technical studies, analyses, and planning to refine test verification methods and approaches

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in a technical field
• 10 plus years of experience
• A Master's Degree may be substituted for 2 years of work experience
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret Department of Defense security clearance.
• Due to the sensitivity of customer-related requirements, U.S. Citizenship is required.
• The salary range for this role is $150,000-$180,000(The offered rate will be based on the selected candidate's knowledge, skills, abilities, and/or experience and in consideration of internal parity.)

At AVIAN, we offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your health, financial security, and overall well-being. Our health and wellness benefits include medical, dental, and vision coverage, along with telemedicine services and a TRICARE supplement for veterans. Financially, we provide flexible spending accounts (FSA), a 401(k) plan with company contributions, and an employee stock ownership plan (ESOP). Additional perks like wellness reimbursements and referral bonuses are also available.

For insurance protection, we offer basic life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D) coverage, disability benefits, and AFLAC supplemental insurance. In terms of life, work, and family, we provide flexible time off, paid sick leave, maternity and bonding leave, and military training leave. Tuition reimbursement and professional development opportunities are available to help you grow. We also offer pet insurance, identity protection, and life assistance programs. At AVIAN, we prioritize a balanced, supportive environment that allows you to thrive both personally and professionally.

AVIAN is a service-based organization. As an equal opportunity employer, our policy of business is to seek the most qualified candidate for each talent opportunity without regard to race, creed, color, sex, age, religious belief, marital status, national origin, ancestry, sexual preference, physical or mental handicap, lawful political affiliation or veteran's status.