Test and Eval Program Lead (Engineer Test Lead) - 29939

Huntington Ingalls Industries; Bath Township (OH); On-site; USD 85,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k matching

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Tuition Assistance

Regular team social activities

Job summary

Huntington Ingalls Industries is seeking an experienced Test and Evaluation Program Lead and Supervisor to guide a team providing technical and analytical support to DoD and Homeland Security T&E programs. Located at Wright-Patterson AFB, Dayton, OH, this on-site role leads strategy development, test design, and post-test analysis for complex systems.

As a technical leader, you will mentor staff, manage deliverables across 20+ programs, and coordinate with senior leadership to shape program

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master’s degree in engineering, statistics, OR similar.
• Practical DoD or HS T&E experience.
• Ability to obtain TOP SECRET clearance.
• US Citizen; no VISA or Sponsorship due to government contracting requirements.

Responsibilities

• Manage all project planning, execution, and personnel supporting 20+ programs.
• Develop initial kick-off briefs, oversee daily execution, provide routine status.
• Identify and mitigate performance and scope risk.
• Apply technical skills to DoW/HS acquisition program T&E problems.
• Mentor acquisition program team members.
• Manage all program related deliverables.
• Lead development of test strategies and post-test analysis.
• Employ rigorous DOE-based test designs and DOE techniques.
• Coordinate with Director on Center initiatives and funding pipelines.

Skills

Test & Evaluation

Leadership

DOE

Mentoring

Analysis

DoD/HS T&E

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Engineering

Statistics

Applied Math

Operations Research

Tools

DOE design

Test design

Job description

Test and Eval Program Lead (Engineer Test Lead) - 29939

Requisition Number:29939

Required Travel: 0 - 10%

Employment Type:Full Time/Salaried/Exempt

Anticipated Salary Range:$85,121.00-$135,000.00

Security Clearance:Ability to Obtain

Level of Experience:Mid

This opportunity resides with Warfare Systems (WS), a business group within HII’s Mission Technologies division. Warfare Systems comprises cyber and mission IT; electronic warfare; and C5ISR systems.

HII works within our nation’s intelligence and cyber operations communities to defend our interests in cyberspace and anticipate emerging threats. Our capabilities in cybersecurity, network architecture, reverse engineering, software and hardware development uniquely enable us to support sensitive missions for the U.S. military and federal agency partners.

Leadership at HII is a mindset, not a title. Through our Leadership Capability Framework, we define how every employee grows, leads, and contributes—regardless of role. It sets the standard for how you can develop yourself and what you can expect from leaders across our organization. We look for candidates who want to grow in alignment with these capabilities:

• Know & Grow Your People– Commit to learning and supporting team success.
• Build Relationships– Communicate openly, collaborate well, and build trust.
• Take Ownership– Deliver on commitments and take pride in your work.
• Customer First– Focus on the mission and those we serve.
• Shape the Future– Bring ideas, curiosity, and continuous improvement.
• Act with Urgency– Take initiative and follow through with purpose.

These capabilities guide how all employees contribute to our shared success across Mission Technologies.

Job Description

Test and Evaluation Program Lead and Supervisor

HII is seeking an experienced T&E professional to lead a team providing technical and analytical support to Department of War (DOW) and Homeland Security (HS) acquisition T&E programs.

What do we do?

We are seeking a Test and Evaluation (T&E) Program Lead for the Scientific Test and Analysis Techniques Center of Excellence (STAT COE), located at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Dayton, OH.

This is a technical leader position on a dynamic team: we integrate and engage with test teams and develop test strategies, rigorous/statistically based test designs, and support analysis of T&E data for complex systems. We are at the forefront of applying advanced statistical techniques to T&E in acquisition programs and are constantly exploring new methodologies. Your desire to continually improve and self-educate is a must to succeed in this dynamic work environment.

The STAT COE provides tremendous professional growth opportunities to improve your technical knowledge, hone your practical skills, and broaden your experience. The STAT COE is a collaborative and energetic workplace where members discuss challenges, work together to solve problems, and provide practical products to our customers. We are successful because of the educational and experiential diversity on our team. We encourage anyone with a portion of the listed skills to apply.

On-site requirement at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Dayton, Ohio.

• Center of Excellence leadership role (1 of three contract supervisors) responsible for all program support. In this role you will:
  • Manage all project planning, execution, and personnel supporting 20+ programs
  • Develop initial kick-off briefs, oversee daily execution, provide routine status
  • Identify and mitigate performance and scope risk
  • Apply technical skills to DOW/HS acquisition program T&E problems
  • Mentor acquisition program team members
  • Manage all program related deliverables
• Provide T&E consulting expertise to acquisition programs and research projects
  • Lead development of test strategies, technical test designs, and post-test analysis
  • Employ and apply rigorous test design types such as design of experiments (DOE)
  • Engage and mentor T&E practitioners in Scientific Test and Analysis Techniques
• Respond to Director tasking in support of Center initiatives
  • Conduct strategic planning to manage funding pipelines and staffing
  • Identify potential new funding sponsors and manage contact with sponsors
  • Create/lead briefings for senior leadership (SES, Flag Officer)
• Coordinate personnel assignments with other supervisors
• Suggest topics for conference presentations/best practices/case studies
• Support new employee onboarding through training and familiarization
• Act as company supervisor for 5 employees
• 401k company matching
• Medical, dental and vision coverage
• Tuition Assistance
• Regular team social activities

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's and/or Master’s degree in engineering, statistics, applied math, operations research, or similar
• Practical Department of Defense or Homeland Security T&E experience
• Ability to obtain a TOP SECRET clearance
• US Citizen Required ; no VISA or Sponsorship due to government contracting requirements

Engineer Lead Test 3 5 Years relevant experience with Bachelors; 3 years relevant experience with Masters in related field; 0 years experience with PhD or Juris Doctorate in related field; or High School Diploma or equivalent and 9 years relevant experience.

Engineer Lead Test 4 9 years relevant experience with Bachelors in related field; 7 years relevant experience with Masters in related field; 4 years relevant experience with PhD or Juris Doctorate in related field; or High School Diploma or equivalent and 13 years relevant experience.

Preferred Requirements

• PhD in stats, applied math, industrial engineering, ops research, engineering or similar
• 8 years practical and related experience in DoW or HS T&E
• Active SECRET clearance at the time of application

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to work on‑site in Dayton, OH, supporting a secure, customer‑facing environment
• Able to sit or stand for extended periods while working at a computer workstation
• Occasional lifting (up to approximately 25 lbs) for tasks such as moving equipment or racking hardware
• Ability to access data center or lab environments, which may require bending, stooping, or climbing short ladders
• Ability to travel occasionally for meetings, training, or mission support, if required

The listed salary range for this role is intended as a good faith estimate based on the role's location, expectations, and responsibilities. When extending an offer, HII's Mission Technologies division takes a variety of factors into consideration which include, but are not limited to, the role's function and a candidate's education or training, work experience, and key skills.

Meet HII’s Mission Technologies Division

Our team of more than 7,000 professionals worldwide delivers all-domain expertise and advanced technologies in service of mission partners across the globe. Mission Technologies is leading the next evolution of national defense – the data evolution – by accelerating a breadth of national security solutions for government and commercial customers. Find the role that’s right for you. We look forward to meeting you.

Why HII

We build the world’s most powerful, survivable naval ships and defense technology solutions that safeguard our seas, sky, land, space and cyber. Our workforce includes skilled tradespeople; artificial intelligence, machine learning (AI/ML) experts; engineers; technologists; scientists; logistics experts; and business administration professionals.

Recognized as one of America’s top large company employers, we are a values and ethics driven organization that puts people’s safety and well-being first. Regardless of your role or where you serve, at HII, you’ll find a supportive and welcoming environment, competitive benefits, and valuable educational and training programs for continual career growth at every stage of your career.

Together we are working to ensure a future where everyone can be free and thrive.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, physical or mental disability, age, or veteran status or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law.

Do You Need Assistance?

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