Targets, Test, and Evaluation Senior Program Manager

Description

Job Summary:

The Targets, Test, and Evaluation Senior Program Manager will lead a multidisciplinary team of engineers, analysts, and geographically dispersed subcontractors in the design, development, manufacture, integration, and testing of complex hardware and software solutions for U.S. Government customers. The candidate will manage a portfolio of government contracts involving target missile development, missile range infrastructure, and test-range modernization initiatives.

This role requires strong technical leadership and full-spectrum program management expertise. Responsibilities include oversight of systems engineering activities, subcontractor performance, technical execution, schedule and cost management, and risk identification and mitigation. The candidate will guide design engineering teams, in-house manufacturing, and subcontractors across all phases of missile system development—encompassing system‑level design, subsystem integration, component testing, and range/instrumentation infrastructure.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. (other duties may be assigned):

• Works with management and other departments to discuss project specifications and procedures.
• Manage engineering resources to ensure all present and future products and services are of high quality.
• Directs subordinates to achieve assignments using established guidelines, procedures and policies by providing leadership to a unit or group of employees, assigning tasks and checking work at frequent intervals to ensure production goals are met within organization goals of budget, time requirements and high level of quality.
• Generally, supervises lower-level supervisors and/or professional staff and may supervise semi-skilled nonexempt employees which include some or all of the following: assemblers, technicians, machinists, welders, operators and clerical support, providing guidance to employees according to established policies and management guidance.
• Ensure that departments within the organization reach goals within budget and a high level of quality.
• Interacts with subordinates and/or functional peer groups regarding exchange or presentation of information.
• Determines work schedules and overtime (if applicable) and allocation of resources and equipment. Resolves problems as they occur.
• Pursues new ways to improve the efficiency of production. Develops, plans and administers procedures. Recommends changes to unit or sub-unit policies. Coordinates, develops and implements standard operating procedures for functional area.
• Manages the adherence to prescribed procedures to ensure first pass quality meets or exceeds planned goals.
• Confers with department supervisors or leads to determine status of assigned projects.
• Prepares reports.
• Identifies obstacles to achieving business goals and provides solutions or seeks assistance.
• Ensures the working environment is clean, organized and safe for employees at all times. Understands and ensures staff complies with all safety and environmental policies and practices.
• Works to avoid erroneous decisions or failure to achieve results that may cause scrap, rework, use of excessive overtime, and/or delays in schedules.
• Prepares and presents budgetary recommendations.
• Frequently interacts with subordinate supervisors, outside customers, and functional peer groups at various management levels. Interaction normally requires the ability to gain cooperation of others, conducting presentations of technical information concerning specific project/schedules.
• Establishes operational objectives and assignments to subordinate managers. Objectives are reviewed by senior management to determine success of operation and are involved in developing, modifying and executing company policies which affect immediate operation(s) and may also have companywide effect.
• Regularly interacts with senior management or executive levels on matters concerning several functional areas, divisions and/or customers.
• May be tasked to change the thinking, or gain acceptance of others in sensitive situations.
• Manages the activities of two or more sections or departments through subordinate managers who exercise full supervision in terms of costs, methods and employees.
• Daily availability to include evenings and weekends when necessary to reach goals and deadlines.

Supervisory Responsibilities

This job provides general supervision to a functional area which may include supervision of lower-level supervisors and direct supervision of other exempt and non-exempt personnel. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include providing leadership to employees, interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

Additional role and responsibilities:

• Strategic planning, customer engagement, proposal development, business growth initiatives, and ensuring technical rigor across all project deliverables.
• The Senior Program Manager must demonstrate the ability to coordinate complex test operations, interpret technical requirements, and drive successful execution in a fast‑paced, multi‑stakeholder environment.

Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions

• Demonstrated technical leadership capabilities, including oversight of engineering design, system integration, and complex test activities.
• Proven ability to lead and develop multidisciplinary teams, including engineers, analysts, and subcontractors across geographically dispersed locations.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to clearly articulate technical concepts, program status, and risk posture to senior leadership and external customers.
• Strong organizational and multitasking abilities, with experience managing multiple concurrent projects in a fast‑paced, deadline‑driven environment.
• Experience managing subcontractors, including technical oversight, performance monitoring, RFP development, and contract compliance.
• Proactive, self‑motivated, and able to operate with minimal supervision while maintaining alignment with program objectives and customer priorities.
• Financial and schedule management proficiency, including Earned Value Management Lite (EVM-Lite) budget reporting, cost estimation, and resource planning.
• Experience interfacing directly with U.S. Government customers, particularly within USASMDC or MDA, is highly desirable.

Education and/or Experience: Bachelor's degree (B.S.) from an accredited engineering discipline (e.g. aerospace, mechanical, electrical, systems engineering) and a minimum of 16 years of directly related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Demonstrated experience supporting USASMDC or MDA test and evaluation programs is strongly preferred.

Security Clearance:

• An Active Secret Clearance is required.

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