Program Manager - Air Force Operational Test & Evaluation Center (AFOTEC) - 26996

Requisition Number: 26996 

Required Travel: 11 - 25%

Employment Type: Full Time/Salaried/Exempt

Anticipated Salary Range: $132,681.00 - $180,065.60 

Security Clearance: Secret  

Level of Experience: Management 

 

This opportunity resides with Global Security (GS). Mission Technologies’ Global Security (GS) group comprises live, virtual, constructive (LVC) solutions; fleet sustainment; nuclear and environmental; and Australia business.

As a trusted partner to our military customers, HII designs, develops and operates the largest LVC enterprise that prepares warfighters for cross-domain battle. With advanced technologies to enable mission readiness, HII understands that preparation requires full coordination—not readiness in piece-parts.

For more than 40 years, the U.S. Navy has entrusted HII to maintain and modernize the vast majority of its fleet. With a holistic approach to life-cycle maritime defense systems—from small watercraft to submarines, surface combatants and aircraft carriers—HII ensures a high state of readiness.

HII supports the Department of Energy’s national security mission through the management and operation of its sites, as well as the safe cleanup of legacy waste across the country. HII meets clients’ toughest nuclear and environmental challenges.
 

Meet HII’s Mission Technologies Division
Our team of more than 7,000 professionals worldwide delivers all-domain expertise and advanced technologies in service of mission partners across the globe. Mission Technologies is leading the next evolution of national defense – the data evolution - by accelerating a breadth of national security solutions for government and commercial customers. Our capabilities range from C5ISR, AI and Big Data, cyber operations and synthetic training environments to fleet sustainment, environmental remediation and the largest family of unmanned underwater vehicles in every class. Find the role that’s right for you. Apply today. We look forward to meeting you.

 

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Summary

HII Mission Technologies is seeking a Program Manager to support the Air Force Operational Test and Evaluation Center (AFOTEC) at Nellis AFB, NV. While based at Nellis, this role provides program leadership and oversight for personnel and operational test activities distributed across AFOTEC detachments at Kirtland AFB (NM), Eglin AFB (FL), Hill AFB (UT), and Edwards AFB (CA). AFOTEC conducts independent operational test and evaluation of Air Force systems to determine their operational effectiveness and suitability. This role leads program execution, stakeholder coordination, and technical oversight for complex test, evaluation, and reporting activities supporting AFOTEC’s mission.

 

The Program Manager will oversee multidisciplinary teams across multiple locations, manage program performance, ensure high‑quality deliverables, and maintain strong relationships with government customers, subcontractors, and technical partners. This position requires a leader who can balance strategic program direction with hands‑on oversight in a dynamic operational test environment.

Impact

Your leadership directly supports AFOTEC’s mission to evaluate Air Force systems under realistic operational conditions. You will help ensure that new and modernized capabilities delivered to the warfighter are safe, effective, and ready for operational use. Your work strengthens decision‑making at the highest levels of the Air Force and contributes to the advancement of next‑generation combat capability.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead overall program execution supporting AFOTEC operational test and evaluation activities from Nellis AFB.
• Manage personnel and coordinate test efforts across multiple AFOTEC detachments, including Kirtland AFB, Eglin AFB, Hill AFB, and Edwards AFB.
• Oversee a diverse workforce of engineers, analysts, SMEs, and operational testers supporting AFOTEC missions.
• Serve as the primary interface with AFOTEC leadership, test directors, operational units, and government stakeholders.
• Ensure timely delivery of all contract deliverables, reports, test documentation, and program artifacts.
• Maintain high Contractor Performance Assessment Reporting System (CPARS) ratings through quality execution and proactive communication.
• Manage subcontractors, teaming partners, and vendor relationships to ensure seamless service delivery.
• Lead staffing planning, recruiting, interviewing, and personnel assignments to meet program requirements.
• Develop and manage program budgets, forecasts, and financial performance in coordinati