Senior Combat Development Lead

Usajobs; Fort Benning (GA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

The 75th Ranger Regiment at Fort Benning, GA seeks a Supervisory Combat Development Specialist to lead research, development, test, and evaluation projects aligned with validated operational requirements.

You will supervise personnel, track cost and schedule, assess performance, and coordinate with stakeholders to ensure timely fielding of capabilities. This role emphasizes mission-focused modernization and program planning within a high-demand environment.

Qualifications

• Qualification must be met based on experience alone; no substitution of education for experience is permitted.

Responsibilities

• Plans research, development, test, and evaluation projects to meet approved operational requirements, schedules, and resource constraints
• Tracks project cost, schedule, performance, and completion status to identify issues requiring corrective action
• Analyzes operational capability requirements to recommend priorities for material solutions and modernization efforts
• Prepares funding forecasts and resource data to support budget justifications and long-range program planning
• Evaluates emerging technologies, technical studies, and developmental concepts to identify potential solutions for operational users
• Reviews system development plans, test results, technical reports, and manufacturer proposals to recommend specifications or acquisition actions
• Assigns work to subordinate personnel based on mission priorities, assignment complexity, and employee capability
• Evaluates employee performance and identifies training requirements to improve technical proficiency and mission execution

Job description

The 75th Ranger Regiment at Fort Benning, GA seeks a Supervisory Combat Development Specialist to lead research, development, test, and evaluation projects aligned with validated operational requirements.

You will supervise personnel, track cost and schedule, assess performance, and coordinate with stakeholders to ensure timely fielding of capabilities. This role emphasizes mission-focused modernization and program planning within a high-demand environment.