LFT&E Acquisition Program Manager

Live Fire Test And Evaluation Program 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 :

• Program and Test Management :
• 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.
• Compliance and Documentation :
• 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.
• Collaboration and Stakeholder Engagement :
• 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.
• Data Analysis and Reporting :
• 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.

Desired Qualifications :