LFT&E Acquisition Program Manager
Listed on 2026-01-01
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Engineering
Systems Engineer, Operations Manager
Position Overview
The Live Fire Test and Evaluation (LFT&E) Program Manager plays a critical role in ensuring the survivability, vulnerability, and lethality performance of Department of Defense (DoD) systems under realistic live‑fire conditions. The individual in this role will manage and oversee all aspects of LFT&E activities for assigned programs, including test planning, execution, reporting, and coordination with stakeholders. The PM ensures all testing complies with DoD guidelines, directives, and requirements while directly supporting the acquisition lifecycle of weapon systems and platforms.
Key Responsibilities- Plan, manage, and execute Live Fire Test & Evaluation programs for new and existing systems.
- Develop and refine test strategies, plans, methodologies, and procedures according to DoD regulations, including Title 10 U.S.C. Section 2366.
- Lead and monitor test execution, ensuring adherence to technical objectives, schedules, and budgets.
- Prepare decision briefs, program status reports, risk assessments, and performance evaluation summaries for stakeholders.
- Manage program risks while anticipating challenges and resolving issues to maintain project milestones.
- Ensure test operations meet DoD standards for survivability, lethality, and vulnerability assessments.
- Develop and submit required documentation, including Test and Evaluation Master Plans (TEMP), system specifications, and programmatic review materials.
- Coordinate with oversight organizations such as the Director, Operational Test and Evaluation (DOT&E), to gain approval for test plans and reports.
- Collaborate with technical teams, vendors, and subcontractors to define system requirements.
- Serve as the primary liaison between program offices, testing teams, acquisition staff, and the DoD oversight community.
- Work closely with system engineers, military end‑users, and contractors to establish test environments and criteria.
- Represent the program at technical reviews, acquisition meetings, and LFT&E working groups.
- Oversee data collection, analysis, and verification to ensure test results meet reliability and reproducibility standards.
- Develop actionable insights based on LFT&E data to inform design modifications and system improvements.
- Document findings and draft reports for submission to program offices and oversight agencies.
- Minimum 10+ years of experience in Test & Evaluation, system engineering, or program management within the DoD environment.
- Familiarity with Live Fire Test & Evaluation procedures and survivability testing methods.
- Strong understanding of DoD test and evaluation requirements, policies, and regulations.
- Proven ability to manage complex programs and prioritize competing tasks.
- Excellent communication, presentation, and leadership skills.
- Proficiency in test range coordination and test readiness review processes.
- Technical knowledge in weapons effects, armor, munitions, sensors, and survivability domains.
- Project Management Professional (PMP) certification or Defense Acquisition Workforce Improvement Act (DAWIA) Program Management certification is preferred.
- Bachelor's degree in engineering or business (if Business, must have at least 3 years of experience working on DoD contracts/programs having a heavy focus on engineering)
- Possess an active TS/SCI security clearance
Our co‑workers support some of the most important and critical programs to our national defense and security.
ValuesOur first core value is that employees come first. We challenge our co‑workers to provide the highest level of support and service, and reward them with some of the best benefits in the industry.
100% Employee OwnedWe have a stake in each other's success, and the success of our customers. It's also nice to know what's going on across the company; we have company‑wide town‑hall meetings three times a year.
Great Benefits- Starting PTO accrual of 20 days PTO/year + 10 holidays/year
- Flexible schedules
- 6% 401(k) match with…
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