Principal T&E Integrator

Five Stones Research Corporation (5SRC) is seeking an expert Principal T&E Integrator to join our Huntsville-based team. This position is contingent upon contract award and requires U.S. citizenship and an active Department of Defense Top Secret/SCI security clearance with the ability to obtain a Polygraph.

About the Role

The Principal T&E Integrator serves as a senior technical integrator within our test team, harmonizing test and evaluation standards across five National Security programs. This role provides critical QA/QC, technical, and task management support to the Test Manager and Task Leads, focusing on elevating the quality and consistency of test processes. Responsibilities include mentoring teams on milestone briefings, test plans, and evaluation reports, ensuring high standards for data collection, analytical rigor, operational realism, and secure execution of test activities. The role translates complex technical data and system performance into clear operational assessments for senior leaders.

Responsibilities

• Track, drive, and perform rigorous Quality Assurance/Quality Control (QA/QC) on program-wide OT&E tasks and deliverables, supporting the Test Manager and Task Leads to ensure test plans and execution scenarios maintain high operational realism.
• Develop executive-level operational assessments that translate complex technical data, anomalies, and system performance into clear insights for senior stakeholders.
• Mentor evaluation teams through complex data analysis, stress-testing data collection methodologies to ensure results are mathematically sound and operationally relevant.
• Support the evaluation of secure voice and data pipelines under simulated threat conditions to validate operational survivability and compliance.
• Oversee the integration of sensitive cryptographic systems, keyed assets, and secure communication networks throughout the testing lifecycle.

Requirements

• One of the following combinations of education and experience:
  • Master’s degree in engineering, Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Operations Research, or a related technical field.
  • Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Operations Research, or a related technical field with 6 additional years of relevant experience.
• 5+ years of dedicated Test & Evaluation (T&E) experience.
• 10+ years of leadership experience, including at least 4 years at the field grade officer, senior warrant officer, senior NCO, or civilian equivalent (e.g., O4/CW3/E8/GS-13) level supporting the Department of War (DoW).
• Mastery of T&E methodologies, test design, and statistical data analysis.
• Exceptional technical writing and briefing skills tailored for senior military and civilian stakeholders.
• Proven ability to lead and mentor multi-disciplinary test teams, engineering specialists, and security personnel in high-pressure environments.
• Unwavering commitment to maintaining operational security, system integrity, and analytical excellence across all test programs.
• Active Top Secret/SCI security clearance with the ability to obtain a Polygraph.

Preferred Qualifications

• 10+ years of National Security Systems experience.
• Communications Security (COMSEC) operational or testing experience.
• Formal Government or DoD-approved COMSEC Custodian / COMSEC Management training.
• DoD 8570.01-M IAM Level III certification (e.g., CISSP, CISM, or GSLC) or IASAE Level III architecture certifications (e.g., CISSP-ISSAP, CISSP-ISSEP).
• Demonstrated mastery of DAWIA T&E Level III standards (or equivalent GS-14/15 military/civilian T&E experience and training).

Benefits

• 401(k) Matching
• Company Events
• Dental Insurance
• Employee Recognition Programs
• Health Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Parental Leave
• Performance Incentives
• Student Loan Repayment
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Vision Insurance