The Saratoga Group · 2 weeks ago
Program Manager - Space Test & Evaluation
Colorado Springs, CO
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$145K/yr - $175K/yr
10+ years expSaratoga Group is a national security advisory firm dedicated to helping businesses and government agencies harness emerging technologies. The Program Manager - Space Test & Evaluation will lead strategic test and evaluation efforts for U.S. Space Force, shaping T&E strategies and ensuring rigorous evaluation of emerging technologies.
Management Consulting
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Lead the design and execution of comprehensive test campaigns, including Developmental Testing (DT), Operational Testing (OT), and Integrated Test & Evaluation (IT&E) for space systems
Navigate the DoD acquisition lifecycle, ensuring T&E master plans (TEMP) align with Space Force acquisition milestones and compliance requirements
Oversee the use of Modeling & Simulation (M&S) and Hardware-in-the-Loop (HWIL) to predict system effectiveness; interpret complex data sets to provide "go/no-go" recommendations to senior government leadership
Act as the primary liaison between program offices, developmental contractors, and operational test agencies, facilitating cross-functional coordination to resolve technical anomalies
Author and review high-level test plans, safety packages, and technical reports with a level of precision and clarity suitable for senior executive review
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Operations Research, Physics, Mathematics, or a related technical field
10+ years of experience in Systems Engineering or Test & Evaluation within the DoD ecosystem (specifically Space Force or Air Force)
Deep understanding of space system architectures, orbital mechanics, and sensor modalities (EO/IR/RF)
Proficiency in Design of Experiments (DoE), regression testing, and statistical analysis for complex systems
Active Top Secret / SCI security clearance is strictly required
Preferred
Master's Degree in a relevant technical field
Graduate of the USAF Test Pilot School (Space Test Course) or equivalent specialized T&E training
DAU Test and Evaluation Level III certification (or equivalent)
Previous experience as a Space Weapons Officer (13S) or extensive familiarity with STARCOM Test and Evaluation Squadrons (TES)
Company
The Saratoga Group
The Saratoga Group is a strategic advisory firm operating at the nexus of national security and technology.
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageLeadership Team
Severin Blenkush
Managing Partner
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