Operational Test & Evaluation Program Manager

Air Force Civilian Service; Valparaiso (FL); On-site; USD 76,000 - 118,000; Full time

Job summary

Air Force Civilian Service at AFOTEC, Eglin AFB, FL, seeks a full-time Operational Test & Evaluation Program Manager (NH-0301-03) to lead OT&E activities for major DoW weapon systems programs.

You will plan, execute, and report on tests; deliver decision-quality data on system effectiveness and mission capability to senior leaders, requiring U.S. citizenship, Top Secret clearance, and DAWIA qualifications.

Qualifications

• Citizenship in the United States is required.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Top Secret clearance.
• Knowledge of DAWIA requirements applicable to the duties.

Responsibilities

• Lead OT&E for major DoW weapon systems programs (ACAT I/II).
• Plan, execute, and report on operational tests and evaluate data quality.
• Provide decision-quality assessments to senior leadership on system effectiveness and mission capability.

Skills

Security clearance

Program management

Test planning

Analytical writing

Job description

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The Air Force Civilian Service (AFCS) is looking for a Full-Time Operational Test & Evaluation Program Manager (NH-0301-03) to work for the Air Force Operational Test and Evaluation Center (AFOTEC) at Eglin AFB, FL.

Relocation or recruitment incentives may be authorized.

Salary Range: $76,463 to $118,204 (without locality)

“If your current basic salary is within the band, but above the stated Value of Position “VOP”, your basic salary will not be reduced if you are selected for the position.”

This position can close at any time.

Serve as the lead Operational Test and Evaluation (OT&E) Program Manager and Test Director for major Department of War (DoW) weapon systems acquisition programs (ACAT I/II). This role is central to informing warfighter and acquisition decisions by leading, planning, executing, and reporting on all operational test activities. Responsible for delivering decision-quality data on system effectiveness, suitability, and mission capability to senior leaders.

Qualifications

• U.S. Citizenship is required.
• Employee must be able to obtain and maintain a Top Secret clearance. Employee must be able to obtain approval for additional security access programs.
• Required to handle and safeguard sensitive and/or classified information in accordance with regulations to reduce potential compromise.
• This position is designated as a Testing Designated Position (TDP) under the Air Force Civilian Drug Testing Program. Illegal drug use by employees in sensitive positions present a clear threat to the mission of the Air Force, national security, and public safety. It is required that you (a) refrain from the use of illegal drugs and (b) if requested, submit to urinalysis testing.
• Education Requirements: For further information regarding the 0301 series: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/0300/miscellaneous-administration-and-program-series-0301/.
• The employee must meet the Defense Acquisition Workforce Improvement Act (DAWIA) requirements applicable to the duties of the position.

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Prior experience as a rated military aviator (e.g. pilot/weapons systems officer) and knowledge or airpower plans and procedures for conducting major operations such as war, military operations other than war, mobilization, and deployment to evaluate mission readiness of new or modified weapon systems is highly desired.
• Knowledge of airpower program goals, objectives, and operational missions while planning, coordinating, and budgeting OT&E test activities, the sequence and timing of key operational events and milestones, and methods of evaluating the effectiveness of planning actions as related to actual events.
• Knowledge sufficient to analyze and draw conclusions regarding test mission results and write technical reports appropriate for senior AF, DoW, and Joint Service executive and technical level reviews.
• Knowledge of a wide range of qualitative and quantitative methods for the planning and assessment of operational tests for highly complex weapon systems and subsystems.
• Ability to research, analyze, and interpret high-level guidelines including general, DoW, Joint Service. and military service directives and instructions requiring considerable adaptation and/or interpretation for application to issues or problems.

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

Your application package (resume, supporting documents) will be used to determine your eligibility, and qualifications.

As of 27 September 2025, Federal agencies will only accept resumes up to two pages in length.

Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

U.S. citizenship required. Must be of legal work age. AFCS is an Equal Opportunity Employer