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Operational Test Director-March 2024
Washington
Mar 4, 2026
About Operational Test Director

  Secure our Nation, Ignite your Future

  Become an integral part of a diverse team while working at an Industry Leading Organization, where our employees come first. At ManTech International Corporation, you’ll help protect our national security while working on innovative projects that offer opportunities for advancement.

  ManTech is seeking a highly motivated and career-oriented Operational Test Director for a prime contract. This position in support of our government customer in Washington, DC, and requires 2-3 days of on-site work a week.

  Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

  Responsible for leading the development and execution of Integrated Evaluation Framework (IEF), Operational Test & Evaluation (OT&E) Plans, OT&E execution, and OT&E Analysis and Reporting activities.

  Primary member of the T&E Working Integrated Process Team (WIPT)

  Chairs the operational Test Planning Working Group (TPWG) & establishes other working groups (WGs) as needed.

  Develops and manages the costs, schedule, and performance of the OT&E program.

  Coordinates and synchronizes OTA activities and events with the T&E Manager and other program and external stakeholders.

  Keeps the Government leadership informed of OT&E program status and challenges.

  Participates in the T&E strategy brief to DHS DOT&E

  Coordinates OT&E status, strategies, plans, briefs, and reports with other team members.

  Presents operational Test Concept Briefs to DHS DOT&E

  Manages, plans, and executes Operational Test Readiness Reviews (OTRRs).

  Required Qualifications:

  Selected candidate must be trained/certified to the DHS T&E Certification Level II equivalency and certified or willing to complete the DHS Operational Test Director (OTD) Training Course

  Must have a bachelor’s degree and at least 7 years of experience in the test and evaluation field, including Agile-developed software intensive or networked systems, have experience supporting DHS or equivalent Operational Test Agent services.

  Selected candidate must be able to respond quickly to requirements and tasks with stringent deadlines in a demanding homeland security environment; possess strong critical thinking abilities and judgment skills; and be able to interact with various levels of people within and outside of a government organization.

  Selected candidate must have knowledge and/or experience with DHS Acquisition Directives and Acquisition Lifecycle Framework (AD102/ALF); knowledge, understanding and/or experience with the DHS (or DoD equivalent) Test and Evaluation (T&E) policies, procedures, and best practices for conducting, monitoring, and reviewing operational test and evaluation.

  Selected candidate must be able to support and perform assessments of T&E artifacts, such as the T&E Master Plan (TEMP), Developmental Test and Evaluation Plans, Operational Test and Evaluation Plans, Operational Requirements Documents, Mission Needs Statements, Cyber Resilience Test Plans; and assist with Letters of Assessment, and T&E guidelines.

  Demonstrates written and oral communication skills - provides technical guidance to the project team in performance of the work and reviews the quality of all work products.

  Preferred Qualifications:

  Experience with DHS joint operations, DHS acquisition policy, DHS systems engineering lifecycle is highly desired.

  Technical writing experience is highly desired.

  DHS or DoD Systems Engineering Certifications desired.

  Knowledge of database creation and usage is desired.

  Clearance requirements:

  A current DHS Suitability Investigation is required to start (the government customer will process this request).

  US Citizenship is required.

  Physical Requirements:

  Must be able to remain in a stationary position approximately 50% of the time.The projected compensation range for this position is $110,800-$185,500. There are differentiating factors that can impact a final salary/hourly rate, including, but not limited to, Contract Wage Determination, relevant work experience, skills and competencies that align to the specified role, geographic location (For Remote Opportunities), education and certifications as well as Federal Government Contract Labor categories. In addition, ManTech invests in it’s employees beyond just compensation. ManTech’s benefits offerings include, dependent upon position, Health Insurance, Life Insurance, Paid Time Off, Holiday Pay, Short Term and Long Term Disability, Retirement and Savings, Learning and Development opportunities, wellness programs as well as other optional benefit elections.

  For all positions requiring access to technology/software source code that is subject to export control laws, employment with the company is contingent on either verifying U.S.-person status or obtaining any necessary license. The applicant will be required to answer certain questions for export control purposes, and that information will be reviewed by compliance personnel to ensure compliance with federal law. ManTech may choose not to apply for a license for such individuals whose access to export-controlled technology or software source code may require authorization and may decline to proceed with an applicant on that basis alone.

  ManTech International Corporation, as well as its subsidiaries proactively fulfills its role as an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, religion, age, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, national origin, marital status, physical or mental disability, status as a Disabled Veteran, Recently Separated Veteran, Active Duty Wartime or Campaign Badge Veteran, Armed Forces Services Medal, or any other characteristic protected by law.

  If you require a reasonable accommodation to apply for a position with ManTech through its online applicant system, please contact ManTech's Corporate EEO Department at (703) 218-6000. ManTech is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer - minorities, females, disabled and protected veterans are urged to apply. ManTech's utilization of any external recruitment or job placement agency is predicated upon its full compliance with our equal opportunity/affirmative action policies. ManTech does not accept resumes from unsolicited recruiting firms. We pay no fees for unsolicited services.

  If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you have the right to request an accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access http://www.mantech.com/careers/Pages/careers.aspx as a result of your disability. To request an accommodation please click [email protected] and provide your name and contact information.

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