Assistant Program Manager Test & Evaluation at AVIAN LLC

, Maryland, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

21 Apr, 26

Salary

180000.0

Posted On

21 Jan, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Test And Evaluation, Program Management, Scheduling, Team Leadership, Communication, Strategic Planning, Resource Management, Technical Expertise, Collaboration, Problem Solving, Documentation, Meeting Coordination, Security Clearance, Independent Work, Engineering Framework, Test Planning

Industry

Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing

Description

Overview Join a Company Where You Can Make a Real Impact – and Own a Piece of the Future Are you energized by the idea of helping a company grow smarter, serve our customers better, and connect more deeply? Do you thrive in an environment where your ideas matter, your voice is heard, and your work drives real results? If so, we’d love to meet you. We’re a mid-sized, employee-owned company on a mission to create meaningful value for both our employees and our customers. That means we’re not just looking for someone to fill a seat — we’re looking for someone who wants to build, innovate, and evolve with us. Our company primarily serves the Navy and other Department of Defense clients, offering a dynamic environment where your expertise will make a difference. About the Role Avian is searching for a senior level Assistant Program Manager Test & Evaluation (APMT&E) to support NAVAIR’s Tomahawk Program Office, PMA-280, in Patuxent River, MD Responsibilities Responsibilities: The APMT&E will develop T&E strategies to test the Tomahawk missile. The APMT&E will support programmatic milestones within resource constraints, and plan, coordinate, execute, and document T&E related meetings to execute T&E efforts. Chair Working Integrated Product Team (WIPT) and Test Plan Working Group (TPWG) meetings Develop the Test and Evaluation Master Plan (TEMP) and support OPTEVFOR with the Integrated Engineering Framework (IEF) development Develop and manage the T&E schedule Develop a T&E Spend Plan and support POM submissions Coordinate aircraft demand signals with respective platform PMAs Represent T&E at SETR events Manage lab, ground and flight test events Lead the execution of complex tasks Interface between the IPTs, OPTEVFOR, DT/OT test squadrons and lab facilities to support test efforts Must be able to work independently Qualifications Education Requirements: Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics or related field from an accredited college or university. Experience cannot be substituted for education. Required Experience and Skills: Prior APMT&E experience Must be able to obtain and maintain a Department of Defense security clearance. Due to the sensitivity of customer-related requirements, U.S. Citizenship is required. Salary range: $160,000 - $180,000 (The offered rate will be based on the selected candidate’s knowledge, skills, abilities, and/or experience and in consideration of internal parity. This is a part time 30 hour maximum per week job offer.) About being a part of Team AVIAN As an employee-owner, you’ll be a catalyst for progress — helping us find new opportunities with current or new customers, company efficiencies, streamline processes, and bring people and ideas together in smarter ways. Whether it’s helping us optimize workflows, enhancing the employee experience, or delivering more impactful solutions to our customers, your inputs will have reach and relevance across the organization. Taking care of each other is a cornerstone of our AVIAN philosophy. Being part of the AVIAN team means being part of a team that takes pride in being expansive in our community because our impact doesn’t stop in the workplace. We actively engage in community initiatives, empowering our employees to make a meaningful difference. You’ll Succeed Here If You... See opportunities where others see routine Are curious, collaborative, and passionate about making things better Enjoy connecting dots across teams, tools, and tasks Believe in doing the right thing the right way — even when no one’s watching Play an active role in our growth, using your ideas and initiative to shape how we work, serve, and succeed together Embrace a “one team” mindset knowing we are stronger together through trust, transparency and teamwork. Understand the power of ownership — and are excited to be part of an employee-owned culture Why Join Us? Employee Ownership: We’re not just building a company — we’re building a legacy. As an employee-owner, you’ll share in our success and have a direct stake in our future. Real Growth: We’re expanding, evolving, and exploring new ways to serve. Your contributions will shape our direction and help us grow stronger. Purpose-Driven Work: Every improvement you help make is one that adds value — not just for us, but for the people and missions we support. Culture of Collaboration: We’re big enough to take on meaningful challenges, but small enough that everyone still knows your name. Comprehensive Benefits Package: Designed to support your health, financial security, and overall well-being, our health and wellness benefits include medical, dental, and vision coverage, along with telemedicine services and a TRICARE supplement for veterans. Flexible Leave Benefits: we prioritize a balanced, supportive environment that allows you to thrive both personally and professionally and offer 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 of business 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.

Responsibilities

The APMT&E will develop T&E strategies to test the Tomahawk missile and support programmatic milestones within resource constraints. Responsibilities include planning, coordinating, executing, and documenting T&E related meetings and managing test events.