Operational Test Management/Liaison

Leidos•Roseville, CA

2d•$107,900 - $195,050

About The Position

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 role assesses system performance, effectiveness, suitability, and mission impact under real operational conditions to inform acquisition and fielding decisions. The OTML serves as a liaison to the Test Management Organization for operational test programs across platforms, systems, and mission areas. The position develops test strategies, plans, and schedules with stakeholders; coordinates with test organizations and operational units; and directs test events to ensure test fidelity, data quality, and compliance with safety and operational standards. The OTML also gathers and shares operational-unit issues for enterprise analysis and reporting, prepares briefings and decision-support products, supports policy and regulatory compliance, monitors risk, and contributes to milestone reviews and integrated test activities. This is a full-time role at 40 hours per week. Approximately 10% travel may be required. An active TS/SCI security clearance is required. The stated pay range is $107,900 to $195,050.

Requirements

Must currently possess an active TS/SCI security clearance.
Bachelor’s degree in engineering, science, operations research, management, or a related field.
Eight years of related experience, including at least two years in test and evaluation, systems acquisition, and/or operational planning.
Familiarity with the 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.

Nice To Haves

Graduate degree in a relevant discipline.
Test Pilot School, Weapons School, or test and evaluation experience.
Project management certification (e.g., PMP) or Test and Evaluation certification (DAU Level II/III or Foundational/Practitioner).

Responsibilities

Serve as a liaison to the Test Management Organization for operational test programs across platforms, systems, or mission areas.
Develop comprehensive test strategies, plans, and schedules in coordination with acquisition program offices, operational units, test agencies, and other stakeholders.
Coordinate with test organizations including OPTEVFOR, AFOTEC, MAJCOM operational test organizations, and Joint test partners.
Direct test-event execution at supported operational units, ensuring test fidelity, data quality, and adherence to safety and operational standards.
Collaborate with multidisciplinary test teams, including pilots/operators, engineers, analysts, and logistics personnel.
Collect issues identified by supported operational units for enterprise trend analysis and reporting to evaluate system performance, mission capability, and operational suitability.
Share issues identified by supported operational units with the 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 and guidance, including AFIs, DoDI 5000 series, and 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 Integrated Test Teams (ITTs) and Operational Test Readiness Reviews (OTRRs).