Operational Test Project Manager
Company: Leidos
Location: Indian Springs
Posted on: April 2, 2026
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Job 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. If 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. Original
Posting: June 27, 2025 For 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. Pay Range: Pay Range $116,350.00 -
$210,325.00 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.
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