Research Projects Program Manager I
Core
Overall event director for operational technology testing and validation experiences supporting the Department of War (DoW), including planning, coordinating, and executing field exercises and validation events.
Role type
Senior IC program manager (defense technology testing)
Builds
Operational technology testing events, field exercises, and validation experiences
Domain
Defense / Operational Technology
Required skills
Program management, event planning and execution, stakeholder coordination, resource allocation, logistics management, data analysis and reporting, risk management
Preferred skills
Defense technology testing experience, military exercise planning, PMP certification, familiarity with autonomy systems or sensing platforms, military service experience
Technologies
Operational technology, autonomy systems, sensing platforms, communications technologies
Responsibilities
Design and execute technology testing events and field exercises; coordinate with military stakeholders and technical experts to develop test scenarios; oversee project planning, scheduling, and resource allocation; manage logistics for field demonstrations and prototype testing; track participant progress and analyze technology performance metrics; develop after-action reports and recommendations for technology refinement.