AATC Senior Operational Test Program Manager

Location: Tucson, AZ, USA

Work Location: onsite

• Manage a portfolio of developmental and operational test events, ensuring coordinated and successful execution across multiple programs.
• Develop and track program goals, roadmaps, milestones, and performance against established plans.
• Coordinate test infrastructure, scheduling, provisioning, and execution.
• Collaborate with test directors, systems engineers, flight test engineers, operators, and other stakeholders to align technology solutions with AATC and ARC requirements.
• Participate in program-level reviews including Concept Reviews and Test Readiness Reviews.
• Translate complex technical findings into clear, actionable recommendations for AATC leadership.
• Advise government personnel on advancements in OSE and Battle Management technologies and support the integration of new capabilities into ARC aircraft.
• Interface directly with government leaders, program offices, and industry partners to communicate programmatic and technical developments.
• Lead conceptual and technical implementation of required software and hardware architectures, ensuring alignment and synchronization with relevant program offices.
• Provide subject matter expertise in fighter weapon systems, tactical operations, operational and developmental testing, and CONOPs development.
• Apply analytical techniques and data management tools, including Microsoft Office applications, to support program decision-making.
• Contribute within fast-paced teams composed of military, government, industry engineers, analysts, scientists, pilots, and aircrew.
• Support AATC from concept through fielding in the development of advanced combat systems as part of a high-energy, independent, multidisciplinary environment.

• Minimum of 15 years of operational/developmental test experience, software testing, or practical engineering.
• Experience in aircraft modification programs and airworthiness certification process.
• Strong background in USAF fighter systems, tactical employment, and development of tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs).
• Understanding of ARC systems and their interfaces with Air National Guard and Air Force Reserve aircraft.
• Demonstrated experience in aircraft test and development, including test planning, scheduling, execution, and reporting.
• Proven ability to work within integrated product teams and effectively interface with customers.
• Strong analytical skills and ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills for reports, briefings, and technical guidance.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with program offices, DoD agencies, and senior U.S. and foreign government officials.
• Demonstrated leadership abilities.
• Valid driver’s license with an insurable driving record.
• Highly motivated, self-driven, and comfortable in high-energy independent work environments.

• Lean Six Sigma Green Belt or higher accreditation.
• Experience with Modular Open Systems Approach (MOSA) and Sensor Open Systems Architecture (SOSA)
• Experience with the DoW 5000 Series and Adaptive Acquisition Framework processes to interface with various DoW System Program Offices.
• Experience working with classified special access programs.
• Graduate of a U.S. Test Pilot School or Weapons Instructor Course.
• Knowledge of aircraft ethernet bus systems.
• Understanding of cybersecurity approval processes.

• Bachelor’s degree in a technical or engineering discipline required.
• Master’s degree in a technical or engineering discipline preferred.

• Current Secret security clearance
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Top-Secret clearance and meet Special Access Program (SAP) eligibility requirements.

• Intermittent travel up to 20 percent, including occasional multi-day test deployment support.