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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.\nKey Responsibilities:\nServe as a project manager for operational test programs across a range of platforms, systems, or mission areas.\nDevelop comprehensive test strategies, plans, and schedules in coordination with stakeholders, including acquisition program offices, operational units, and test agencies.\nCoordinate/collaborate with test organizations such as OPTEVFOR, AFOTEC, MAJCOM operational test organizations, Joint test partners, and Operational Test Management Liaisons (OTMLs) at operational units.\nDirect the execution of test events, ensuring test fidelity, data quality, and adherence to safety and operational standards.\nManage multidisciplinary test teams consisting of pilots/operators, engineers, analysts, and logistics personnel.\nOversee data collection, analysis, and reporting to evaluate system performance, mission capability, and operational suitability.\nPrepare and deliver briefings, formal test reports, and decision-support products to senior leadership and acquisition authorities.\nEnsure compliance with applicable regulations (AFIs, DoDI 5000 series, TEMP guidance, etc.) and contribute to test policy development.\nMonitor risk and implement mitigation strategies throughout the test lifecycle.\nSupport milestone decision reviews and participate in Integrated Test Teams (ITTs) and Operational Test Readiness Reviews (OTRRs).\nQualifications:\nRequired:\nMust currently possess a TS/SCI security clearance.\nBachelor’s degree in engineering, science, operations research, management, or a related field.\n8 years of related experience with at least 2 years of experience in test and evaluation, systems acquisition, and/or operational planning.\nFamiliarity with DoD/USAF acquisition lifecycle and OT&E processes.\nAbility to manage complex projects and lead diverse teams in dynamic environments.\nExcellent communication, briefing, and interpersonal skills.\nPreferred:\nGraduate degree in relevant discipline.\nTest Pilot School, Weapons School, or Test and Evaluation experience.\nCertification in Project Management (e.g., PMP) or Test and Evaluation (DAU Level II/III or Foundational/Practitioner).\nTravel Requirement:\nApprox 10% travel may be required\nWork Requirements:\nFull Time / 40 hours per week\nSecurity:\nActive TS/SCI security clearance is required\nIf you're looking for comfort, keep scrolling. 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.\nOriginal Posting:\nNovember 9, 2026For 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.\nPay Range:\nPay Range $107,900.00 - $195,050.00The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. 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