AATC Senior Operational Test Program Manager

About the role

As a Senior Operational Test Program Manager with MTSI, you will lead Open System Enclave (OSE) and Command, Control, Communications, and Battle Management (C3BM) initiatives that enhance Air Reserve Component (ARC) aircraft capabilities in alignment with ARC WEPTAC priorities. In this role, you will foster strong program office partnerships, identify and pursue funding opportunities, evaluate emerging technologies, and lead developmental and operational test activities for Air National Guard and Air Force Reserve Command Test Center (AATC) programs supporting ARC platforms including F-15, F-16, F-35, HH-60, and C-130. You will oversee system integration efforts, guide software and hardware architecture implementation, and support test event planning, execution, and analysis for advanced combat systems in a dynamic, multidisciplinary environment located in Tucson, AZ.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Qualifications

• 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