Assistant Program Manager Test & Evaluation (Senior) PMA-260

AVIAN LLC; Patuxent Highland (MD); On-site; USD 150,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

AVIAN LLC is seeking an Assistant Program Manager Test and Evaluation (Senior) for the PMA-260 program with the Navy's Common Aviation Support Equipment and AMMRL leadership. This role focuses on shaping test strategy, coordinating with geographically diverse teams, and guiding DoD test activities.

The candidate should have 10+ years in the field, a technical bachelor’s degree (master’s preferred for experience substitution), and a TS/SCI clearance with US citizenship.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in a technical field.
• 10+ years of experience (see below).
• Master's Degree may substitute for 2 years of work experience.
• Must have a Top Secret Department of Defense security clearance and be SCI eligible.
• Due to the sensitivity of customer-related requirements, U.S. Citizenship is required.

Responsibilities

• Support Program Management or project management services in the form of planning and scheduling.
• Support to the Program Manager and Deputy for the execution of common aviation support equipment development & operational testing.
• Ability to Travel and work with geographically diverse test teams.
• Communicating and working with test teams.
• Will provide guidance and acquisition strategy and Capabilities/Requirements Documents.
• Assist with the writing of Test and Evaluation Management Plans/Master Test & Evaluation Strategy.
• Provide T&E technical advice.
• Assist the APMTE with Test Plan Working Groups and may chair the WIPT and TPWG as needed.
• 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.

Education

Bachelor's Degree in a technical field

Job description

Overview

AVIAN (pronounced *a-v-yin*) is looking for an Assistant Program Manager Test and Evaluation (Senior) employee for the PMA-260 program . NAVAIR's Common Aviation Support Equipment program office (PMA-260) is responsible for the procurement, development and fielding of Common Ground Support equipment and Automatic Test Equipment. Additionally, this command serves as the lead manager of the Aircraft Maintenance and Material Readiness List (AMMRL). You will play a critical role in the overall test strategy for PMA-260.

Join a Company Where You Can Make a Real Impact - and Own a Piece of the Future

Are you energized by the idea of helping a company grow smarter, serve our customers better, and connect more deeply? Do you thrive in an environment where your ideas matter, your voice is heard, and your work drives real results? If so, we'd love to meet you.

We're a mid-sized, employee-owned company on a mission to create meaningful value for both our employees and our customers. That means we're not just looking for someone to fill a seat - we're looking for someone who wants to build, innovate, and evolve with us.

Our company primarily serves the Navy and other Department of Defense clients, offering a dynamic environment where your expertise will make a difference.

Responsibilities

• Support Program Management or project management services in the form of planning and scheduling


• Support to the Program Manger and Deputy for the execution of common aviation support equipment development & operational testing


• Ability to Travel and work with geographically diverse test teams


• Communicating and working with test teams


• Will provide guidance and acquisition strategy and Capabilities/Requirements Documents


• Assist with the writing of Test and Evaluation Management Plans/Master Test & Evaluation Strategy


• Provide T&E technical advice


• Assist the APMT&E with Test Plan Working Groups and may chair the WIPT and TPWG as needed


• 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+ years of experience (see below)


• A Master's Degree may substitute for 2 years of work experience


• Must have a Top Secret Department of Defense security clearance and be SCI eligible


• Due to the sensitivity of customer-related requirements, U.S. Citizenship is required.

Desired Experience

• Previous APMT&E experience or Lead Test Engineer Experience highly recommended

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.)

About being a part of Team AVIAN

As an employee-owner, you'll be a catalyst for progress - helping us find new opportunities with current or new customers, company efficiencies, streamline processes, and bring people and ideas together in smarter ways. Whether it's helping us optimize workflows, enhancing the employee experience, or delivering more impactful solutions to our customers, your inputs will have reach and relevance across the organization.

Taking care of each other is a cornerstone of our 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.

You’ll Succeed Here If You ...

• See opportunities where others see routine


• Are curious, collaborative, and passionate about making things better


• Enjoy connecting dots across teams, tools, and tasks


• Believe in doing the right thing the right way - even when no one's watching


• Play an active role in our growth, using your ideas and initiative to shape how we work, serve, and succeed together


• Embrace a \"one team\" mindset knowing we are stronger together through trust, transparency and teamwork.


• Understand the power of ownership - and are excited to be part of an employee-owned culture

Why Join Us?

Employee Ownership : We're not just building a company - we're building a legacy. As an employee-owner, you'll share in our success and have a direct stake in our future.

Real Growth : We're expanding, evolving, and exploring new ways to serve. Your contributions will shape our direction and help us grow stronger.

Purpose-Driven Work : Every improvement you help make is one that adds value - not just for us, but for the people and missions we support.

Culture of Collaboration : We're big enough to take on meaningful challenges, but small enough that everyone still knows your name.

Comprehensive Benefits Package

Designed to support your health, financial security, and overall well-being, our health and wellness benefits include medical, dent