Operational Test Project ManagerLeidos
Description
Leidos is seeking a highly skilled and motivated Operational Test Project Manager (OTPM) to lead, plan, and execute operational test and evaluation (OT&E) of advanced weapon systems, technologies, or mission capabilities. The OTPM plays a critical role in assessing system performance, effectiveness, suitability, and mission impact under realistic operational conditions to inform acquisition and fielding decisions.
Key Responsibilities:
- Serve as a project manager for operational test programs across a range of platforms, systems, or mission areas.
- Develop comprehensive test strategies, plans, and schedules in coordination with stakeholders, including acquisition program offices, operational units, and test agencies.
- Coordinate with test organizations such as OPTEVFOR, AFOTEC, MAJCOM operational test organizations, and Joint test partners.
- Direct the execution of test events, ensuring test fidelity, data quality, and adherence to safety and operational standards.
- Manage multidisciplinary test teams consisting of pilots/operators, engineers, analysts, and logistics personnel.
- Oversee data collection, analysis, and reporting to evaluate system performance, mission capability, and operational suitability.
- Prepare and deliver briefings, formal test reports, and decision-support products to senior leadership and acquisition authorities.
- Ensure compliance with applicable regulations (AFIs, DoDI 5000 series, TEMP guidance, etc.) and contribute to test policy development.
- Monitor risk and implement mitigation strategies throughout the test lifecycle.
- Support milestone decision reviews and participate in Integrated Test Teams (ITTs) and Operational Test Readiness Reviews (OTRRs).
Qualifications:
- Required:
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering, science, operations research, management, or a related field.
- Current/Active TS/SCI security clearance is required in order to be considered. Candidates who do not possess this level of clearance will not be considered.
- Minimum of 12 years of experience in test and evaluation, systems acquisition, and/or operational planning.
- Familiarity with DoD/USAF acquisition lifecycle and OT&E processes.
- Ability to manage complex projects and lead diverse teams in dynamic environments.
- Excellent communication, briefing, and interpersonal skills.
- Preferred:
- Graduate degree in relevant discipline.
- Test Pilot School, Weapons School, or Test and Evaluation experience.
- Certification in Project Management (e.g., PMP) or Test and Evaluation (DAU Level II/III).
Travel Requirement:
- Approx 10% travel may be required for test execution, planning conferences, and stakeholder engagements.
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Original Posting:
June 27, 2025For U.S. Positions: While subject to change based on business needs, Leidos reasonably anticipates that this job requisition will remain open for at least 3 days with an anticipated close date of no earlier than 3 days after the original posting date as listed above.
