Operational Test Program Lead

00100 LEIDOS, INC.; Lancaster (CA); On-site; USD 108,000 - 195,000; Full time

Job summary

Leidos is seeking an Operational Test Project Manager to lead OT&E efforts for advanced weapon systems and mission capabilities. You will plan, execute, and oversee test programs across platforms, coordinating with acquisition offices, operational units, and test agencies to ensure data quality and safety compliance.

You will manage multidisciplinary teams, prepare briefings and decision-support products for senior leadership, and apply DoD/DoDI guidance throughout the test lifecycle.

Qualifications

• 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.

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/collaborate with test organizations such as OPTEVFOR, AFOTEC, MAJCOM operational test organizations, Joint test partners, and OTMLs at operational units.
• 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) and contribute to test policy development.
• Monitor risk and implement mitigation strategies throughout the test lifecycle.
• Support milestone decision reviews and participate in ITTs and OTRRs.

Skills

OT&E experience

Project management

DoD acquisition lifecycle

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering, science, operations research, management, or related field

Tools

PMP/DAU Level II/III

Job description

Leidos is seeking an Operational Test Project Manager to lead OT&E efforts for advanced weapon systems and mission capabilities. You will plan, execute, and oversee test programs across platforms, coordinating with acquisition offices, operational units, and test agencies to ensure data quality and safety compliance.

You will manage multidisciplinary teams, prepare briefings and decision-support products for senior leadership, and apply DoD/DoDI guidance throughout the test lifecycle.