Test & Evaluation Manager

Apogee Engineering, LLC

. Lead planning, coordination, execution, and reporting for developmental test (DT), integration test, and operational test (OT) activities .

Posted 11/9/2026full-timeUnited StatesSeniorLeadWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive experience in Developmental Test (DT) and Operational Test (OT) activities within the DoD acquisition framework, including the development of Test and Evaluation Master Plans (TEMPs) and Requirements-to-Verification Traceability Matrices (RTVMs). Proven ability to coordinate test logistics, analyze risks, and deliver recommendations to leadership.

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Developmental Test (DT) ExperienceOperational Test (OT) ExperienceTest and Evaluation Master Plan (TEMP) DevelopmentRequirements-to-Verification Traceability Matrix (RTVM) ManagementActive T&E Practitioner Certification

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Hard Skills

Test PlanningRisk AnalysisAnomaly TrackingDeficiency ManagementTest Event CoordinationTest Readiness AssessmentResource Requirement DevelopmentTest Schedule ProductionLogistics CoordinationEntry/Exit Criteria Development

Soft Skills

Leadership CommunicationStakeholder CoordinationDecision Briefing

Certifications & Qualifications

DAU T&E CertificationDAU Level III Certification in Test & Evaluation

Industry Keywords

DoD AcquisitionJoint Program Office (JPO)PNT/NAVWARDoD 5000-Series PolicyTest and Evaluation Strategy

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead planning, coordination, execution, and reporting for developmental test (DT), integration test, and operational test (OT) activities
Support the JPO Integrated Test Team (ITT)
Develop Test and Evaluation Master Plans (TEMPs), schedules, and resource requirements across program, engineering, platform, and user stakeholders
Establish and maintain Requirements-to-Verification Traceability Matrices (RTVMs) to ensure system compliance with approved performance and mission thresholds
Coordinate test-event logistics, test-range availability, asset integration, and formal entry/exit criteria for DT/OT events
Track, log, and analyze test anomalies, technical risks, and deficiencies
Deliver risk mitigation and test-readiness recommendations to leadership
Produce event-specific test schedules, deficiency/risk registers, and leadership test-readiness decision briefs

Requirements

What you’ll need

Secret clearance minimum; Top Secret may be required depending on program access needs
Bachelor's degree required in Engineering, Systems Engineering, or related technical/scientific field
Master's degree preferred
Minimum 20+ years of direct DT/OT experience in DoD acquisition test and evaluation
Mandatory active, recent T&E practitioner certification, such as current DAU T&E certification or equivalent recognized credential
Demonstrated experience supporting a Joint Program Office (JPO) or equivalent DoD acquisition test organization
Experience with Test and Evaluation Master Plan (TEMP) development and T&E strategy formulation
Experience with Requirements-to-Verification Traceability Matrix (RTVM) development and management
Experience with DT/OT event planning, range coordination, and entry/exit criteria development
Experience with risk, anomaly, and deficiency tracking and mitigation analysis
Familiarity with the relevant platform/system under test and associated mission thresholds
DAU Level III certification in Test & Evaluation preferred
Experience directly supporting PNT/NAVWAR or related JPO test programs preferred
Experience briefing senior Government leadership on test readiness decisions preferred
Familiarity with DoD 5000-series test and evaluation policy preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks

Full-time employment
Remote work designation
10% travel