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Operational Test Project Manager

Leidos2,178 open roles

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$107,900 – $195,050 a year
Where
Lancaster, CA
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13.7% of postings close within 7 days. Measured by our own scanner across the market. Leidos postings stay open a median of 15 days.

Share of postings closed within
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  2. 4.7%3 days
  3. 13.7%7 days
  4. 22.1%14 days
  5. 37.8%30 days
  6. 59.1%60 days
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Job Description/Scope:

Leidos is seeking an 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/collaborate with test organizations such as OPTEVFOR, AFOTEC, MAJCOM operational test organizations, Joint test partners, and Operational Test Management Liaisons (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, 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

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:

November 9, 2026

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 $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.

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