Operational Test Management/Liaison

00100 LEIDOS, INC.; Roseville (CA); Hybrid; USD 108,000 - 195,000; Full time

Job summary

Leidos is seeking an Operational Test Management Liaison to plan and execute OT&E of advanced weapon systems. The role informs acquisition and fielding decisions under real operational conditions.

Travel approx. 10% and coordination with multiple test organizations will be required. The candidate should have a TS/SCI clearance, a relevant degree, and 8+ years in test and evaluation or related fields.

Qualifications

• Must currently possess a TS/SCI security clearance.
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, science, operations research, management, or a related field.
• 8 years of related experience with at least 2 years 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.

Responsibilities

• Liaise with Test Management Organization for OT programs across platforms/systems.
• Develop comprehensive test strategies, plans and schedules with stakeholders.
• Coordinate with OPTEVFOR, AFOTEC, MAJCOM OT organizations, and Joint test partners.
• Direct execution of test events at supported operational units with fidelity and safety.
• Collaborate with pilots/operators, engineers, analysts, and logistics personnel.
• Collect data on issues for enterprise trend analysis and reporting.
• Prepare and deliver briefings, formal test reports, and decision-support products to leadership.
• Ensure compliance with regulations (AFIs, DoDI 5000 series, TEMP) and contribute to test policy.
• Monitor risk and implement mitigation strategies through the test lifecycle.
• Support milestone decision reviews and participate in ITTs and OTRRs.

Skills

TS/SCI clearance

Strong communication

Project management

Leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering/science/ops research/management

Job description

Job Description/Scope: Leidos is seeking an Operational Test Management Liaison (OTML) to plan and execute operational test and evaluation (OT&E) of advanced weapon systems, technologies, or mission capabilities. The OTML plays a critical role in assessing system performance, effectiveness, suitability, and mission impact under real operational conditions to inform acquisition and fielding decisions.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as a liaison to the Test Management Organization 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 at supported operational unit, ensuring test fidelity, data quality, and adherence to safety and operational standards.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary test teams consisting of pilots/operators, engineers, analysts, and logistics personnel.
• Collect data on issues identified by supported operational unit for enterprise trend analysis and reporting to evaluate system performance, mission capability, and operational suitability across the enterprise.
• Share issues identified by supported operational unit with Test Management Organization to build enterprise community knowledge.
• 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:

• Must currently possess a TS/SCI security clearance.
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, science, operations research, management, or a related field.
• 8 years of related experience with at least 2 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 or Foundational/Practitioner).

Travel Requirement

Approx 10% travel may be required

Work Requirements

Full Time / 40 hours per week

Security

Active TS/SCI security clearance is required

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Leidos Leidos is an industry and technology leader serving government and commercial customers with smarter, more efficient digital and mission innovations. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, with 47,000 global employees, Leidos reported annual revenues of approximately $17.2 billion for the fiscal year ended January 2, 2026. For more information, visit www.Leidos.com.

At Leidos, we outthink, outbuild, and outpace the status quo — because the mission demands it. We're not hiring followers. We're recruiting the ones who disrupt, provoke, and refuse to fail. Step 10 is ancient history. We're already at step 30 — and moving faster than anyone else dares.

Pay Range

Pay Range $107,900.00 - $195,050.00

The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.

Pay and Benefits

Pay and benefits are fundamental to any career decision. That's why we craft compensation packages that reflect the importance of the work we do for our customers.

• competitive compensation
• Health and Wellness programs
• Income Protection
• Paid Leave and Retirement

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Commitment and Diversity

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