Assistant Program Manager Test & Evaluation; Journey | PMA-

Overview

AVIAN is seeking an Assistant Program Manager Test and Evaluation (Journey)/Lead Test Engineer for the PMA-280/Tomahawk program. The Tomahawk Weapons System Program Office (PMA-280) is responsible for the procurement, development, and sustainment of Tomahawk weapons systems, a U.S. Navy surface and subsurface launched, long‑range precision strike standoff weapon.

The employee must be able to perform duties independently and collaboratively.

• Support Program Management or project management services in the form of planning and scheduling
• Identify and support appropriate types of depth of testing required for the active phase of projects
• Ability to travel and work with geographically diverse test teams
• Communicating and working with test teams
• Participating in other acquisition/test and evaluation functions as necessary
• Writing Test and Evaluation Management Plans/Master Test & Evaluation Strategy
• Provide T&E technical advice
• Experience holding Test Plan Working Groups including 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

• Bachelor's Degree in a technical field
• 3-10 years of experience
• A Master’s Degree may substitute for 2 years of work experience
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret/Upgradeable to Top Secret Department of Defense security clearance
• Must be U.S. Citizenship

Required Experience

• Previous APMT&E experience or Lead Test Engineer Experience
• Tomahawk and/or weapons experience is a plus

The salary range for this role is $120,000-$150,000. The offered rate will be based on the selected candidate’s knowledge, skills, abilities, and/or experience and in consideration of internal parity.

• Employee Ownership – share in the company’s success
• Real Growth – your contributions shape the company’s direction
• Purpose-Driven Work – add value to the missions we support
• Culture of Collaboration – work in a team environment
• Comprehensive Benefits Package – medical, dental, vision coverage, telemedicine, TRICARE supplement for veterans
• Flexible Leave Benefits – balanced, supportive environment with flexible and paid time off, 11 paid holidays, paid sick leave, maternity and bonding leave, and military training leave

AVIAN is a service‑based organization. As an equal opportunity employer, our policy 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.