ACQUISITION TEST MANAGER- DIRECT HIRE AUTHORITY

Benefits

Parental leave

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Non-birth-parent leave

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Family-building benefits

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Mental health support

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Relocation assistance

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Childcare support

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Salary

$76K-$118K From the posting source checked Jun 20, 2026

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Market context

U.S. role benchmark (BLS OEWS)

$61,842 U.S. median for this role

Projected growth (BLS Employment Projections)

+1.9% - Slower

57% above the BLS role benchmark for operations aggregate.

Matched to SOC 11-1021 - Operations aggregate by role bucket.

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS, May 2024 and Employment Projections, 2024-2034.

Role

Role function

Operations From the posting source checked Jun 20, 2026

Seniority

Senior From the posting source checked Jun 20, 2026

Schedule

Shift type

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Weekend work

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Application

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Assessment

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Deadline

Jul 10, 2026 From the posting source checked Jun 20, 2026

Where they hire

Hires in: MA, MD, OH, OK, UT, VA From the posting source checked Jun 20, 2026

About this role

ACQUISITION TEST MANAGER- DIRECT HIRE AUTHORITY Multiple Locations Summary Click on "Learn more about this agency" button below to view Eligibilities being considered and other IMPORTANT information. The primary purpose of this position is to serve as an acquisition test manager responsible for developing, establishing, implementing, and controlling contractual, financial, and technical aspects of a project/program through designated phases of the acquisition cycle for which no closely related precedents exist. Duties Serves as a senior specialist in the area of test and evaluation (T&E), analyzes current T&E policies, directives as related to aeronautical systems, subsystems, and support equipment, and recommends solutions. Represents the organization at executive levels within the Government and to contractor/industry representatives and provides status on assigned T&E projects and programs as required. Reviews and directs the progress of contractors in meeting program objectives. Plans, organizes, directs, and coordinates activities of functional specialists including contracting, engineering, manufacturing, program control, configuration/data management, test, and logistics. Develops, implements, and controls contractual, financial, and technical aspects of a project/program through designated phases of the acquisition cycle for which no closely related precedents exist. Education ARE YOU USING YOUR EDUCATION TO QUALIFY? If position has a positive degree requirement or education forms the basis for qualifications, you MUST submit transcripts with the application. Official transcripts are not required at the time of application; however, if position has a positive degree requirement, qualifying based on education alone or in combination with experience; transcripts must be verified prior to appointment. An accrediting institution recognized

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