About Agile Defense
At Agile Defense we know that action defines the outcome and new challenges require new solutions. That’s why we always look to the future and embrace change with an unmovable spirit and the courage to build for what comes next.
Our vision is to bring adaptive innovation to support our nation's most important missions through the seamless integration of advanced technologies, elite minds, and unparalleled agility—leveraging a foundation of speed, flexibility, and ingenuity to strengthen and protect our nation’s vital interests.
Job Title: Senior Test and Evaluation Manager
Location: On-Site, Fort Huachuca, AZ
Clearance Level: Top Secret / SCI, Must Have Clearance to Start
Required Certification(s): PMP, Security+
We are seeking an experienced Senior Test and Evaluation Manager to serve as the senior orchestrator and strategic leader for a complex, high-visibility Government test portfolio. Operating at the intersection of strategic planning and tactical execution, you will provide overarching direction to a multi-disciplinary team of highly specialized experts. This role is the driving force that synchronizes complex, simultaneous test events, deconflicts critical resources, and ensures seamless integration across all phases of test and evaluation. Ultimately, you will serve as the primary strategic interface for senior leadership and external stakeholders, ensuring that all program milestones, personnel, and operational logistics are managed efficiently, on schedule, and within scope.
- A Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Business Management, or a related field. A Master’s degree is preferred.
- A minimum of 10-15 years of experience in Test & Evaluation (T&E) or Program Management within a Federal Government or Department of War (DoW) environment.
- Must possess and be able to maintain an active Top Secret/SCI security clearance with a polygraph.
Key Responsibilities:
- Serve as the central authority directing all Test and Evaluation (T&E) activities across the program portfolio. Synchronize multiple, overlapping test events, manage dynamic schedules, and ensure resource allocation aligns with strategic mission priorities.
- Provide direct leadership and mentorship to a diverse team of subject matter experts, test engineers, cybersecurity analysts. Foster a cohesive and high-performing environment focused on quality execution.
- Serve as the primary operational point of contact for the Government technical representatives. Manage budget execution, labor burn rates, and overall contract performance to ensure compliance and efficiency.
- Act as the strategic interface with senior leadership, Program Management Offices (PMOs), and external mission partners. Translate complex technical findings into actionable, executive-level briefings.
- Proactively identify programmatic, technical, and scheduling risks then develop and implement mitigation strategies. Expertly deconflict critical lab, network, and personnel resources to maintain program velocity.
- Maintain ultimate accountability for the quality, accuracy, and timeliness of all contract deliverables, including recurring activity reports, monthly status summaries, and final test evaluation reports.
A minimum of 10-15 years of experience
Leadership & Management Expertise:
- Mastery of OT&E methodologies, test design, and statistical data analysis.
- Deep, hands-on expertise in Communications Security (COMSEC) protocols, cryptographic equipment, and secure network infrastructure.
- Demonstrated operational experience with modern secure key distribution architectures and cryptographic client nodes.
- Exceptional technical writing skills with a proven track record of authoring highly classified, executive-level operational assessments for senior military and civilian stakeholders.
- Natural leader and mentor capable of managing multi-disciplinary test teams, engineering specialists, and security personnel under high-pressure conditions.
- Operational Requirements:
- Demonstrated experience leading large, multi-disciplinary technical teams and managing complex, multi-faceted Government contracts.
- Expert-level understanding of the Government acquisition lifecycle, developmental and operational testing methodologies, and secure systems evaluation processes.
- Proven ability to manage program financials, schedules, and resources effectively, with experience on Firm-Fixed-Price contracts being highly preferred.
- Project Management Professional (PMP) or equivalent acquisition certification (e.g., DAWIA Program Management or T&E Level III).
- Prior experience overseeing test programs within secure, enterprise-level laboratory or Government test facilities.
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with a proven ability to confidently brief senior executive-level leadership.
- Location: Contractor site with the possibility of up to 40% travel.
- Environment: General office environment. Work is primarily sedentary but may require standing and walking up to 10% of the time. Standard office equipment is available.
- Physical Demands: Medium strength demands, with a maximum lift of 50 lbs. and frequent lifting/carrying of up to 25 lbs.
- Physical Requirements: May involve standing, sitting, walking, repetitive motions, and use of hands/fingers. Occasional stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling may be required.
Our Core Values
Employees of Agile Defense are our number one priority, and the importance we place on our culture here is fundamental. Our culture is alive and evolving, but it always stays true to its roots. Here, you are valued as a family member, and we believe that we can accomplish great things together. Agile Defense has been highly successful in the past few years due to our employees and the culture we create together.
What makes us Agile? We call it the 6Hs, the values that define our culture and guide everything we do. Together, these values infuse vibrancy, integrity, and a tireless work ethic into advancing the most important national security and critical civilian missions. It's how we show up every day. It's who we are.
- Happy - Be Infectious. Happiness multiplies and creates a positive and connected environment where motivation and satisfaction have an outsized effect on everything we do.
- Helpful - Be Supportive. Being helpful is the foundation of teamwork, resulting in a supportive atmosphere where collaboration flourishes, and collective success is celebrated.
- Honest - Be Trustworthy. Honesty serves as our compass, ensuring transparent communication and ethical conduct, essential to who we are and the complex domains we support.
- Humble - Be Grounded. Success is not achieved alone, humility ensures a culture of mutual respect, encouraging open communication, and a willingness to learn from one another and take on any task.
- Hungry - Be Eager. Our hunger for excellence drives an insatiable appetite for innovation and continuous improvement, propelling us forward in the face of new and unprecedented challenges.
- Hustle - Be Driven. Hustle is reflected in our relentless work ethic, where we are each committed to going above and beyond to advance the mission and achieve success.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.
