AVIAN
Assistant Program Manager Test & Evaluation
AVIAN, Patuxent Highland (historical), Maryland, United States
Join to apply for the Assistant Program Manager Test & Evaluation role at AVIAN.
Be among the first 25 applicants. 2 days ago.
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 Advanced Tactical Aircraft Protection Systems (ATAPS) Program Office, PMA-272, in Patuxent River, MD with the Countermeasures and Expendables Integrated Product Teams (IPTs).
Responsibilities
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
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.)
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.
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.
Seniority level Mid-Senior level
Employment type Full-time
Job function Quality Assurance
Industries Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing
Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at AVIAN by 2x.
#J-18808-Ljbffr
Be among the first 25 applicants. 2 days ago.
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 Advanced Tactical Aircraft Protection Systems (ATAPS) Program Office, PMA-272, in Patuxent River, MD with the Countermeasures and Expendables Integrated Product Teams (IPTs).
Responsibilities
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
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.)
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.
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.
Seniority level Mid-Senior level
Employment type Full-time
Job function Quality Assurance
Industries Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing
Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at AVIAN by 2x.
#J-18808-Ljbffr