Test and Evaluation Specialist MH 60R and MH 60S

Overview: We are seeking Test and Evaluation Specialists to provide technical and analytic support to the U.S. Navy’s Operational Test and Evaluation Force (OPTEVFOR) and Air Test and Evaluation Squadron ONE (VX-1) in the operational testing of the MH-60R and MH-60S helicopters. This role is critical in the planning, execution, analysis, and reporting of Operational Test and Evaluation (OT&E) and tactics evaluation for U.S. Navy maritime helicopter systems, including upgrades to their sensors, weapons, mission systems, and software. Key Responsibilities: Support OT&E of MH-60R/S systems, including test design, integrated testing, operational testing, and tactics exercisesAssist in developing Critical Operational Issues (COIs), the Mission-Based Test Design Framework, test matrices and procedures, and data collection plans, and document them in the Mission-Based Test and Evaluation System (MBTES)Draft Test and Evaluation Master Plan (TEMP) input and comments, test plan inputs, and Integrated Evaluation Framework (IEF) input per OPTEVFOR policyObserve flight and ground test events, brief test participants on event objectives and data requirements, and collect test dataPerform data reduction and analysis, applying statistical techniques to assess operational effectiveness and suitabilityAssist in developing draft Blue/Gold sheets and test and tactics evaluation reports in OPTEVFOR/VX-1 formatInterface with Navy leadership, program offices, laboratories, and other stakeholders on test plans and resultsPrepare monthly status reports and trip reports, and attend program review meetingsEnsure compliance with the DoD 5000 series, OPNAVINST 5000.42 series, SECNAVINST 5000 series, and OPTEVFORINST 3980.2 (OT&E Manual) Required Qualifications: U.S. citizenshipCurrent Navy or Marine Corps aviation operations knowledge, with knowledge of or experience with Naval helicopter programsBachelor’s degree (STEM preferred) or equivalent operational/T&E experienceDemonstrated T&E experience such as IEF development, test plan development, test execution, test analysis and reporting, and M&S support Strong knowledge of analysis methodologies applied to complex systems evaluationStrong leadership skills with the ability to drive projects to successful completionEffective communication skills to convey analysis results and recommendations to senior leadershipProficiency in technical writing and reportingAdvanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Project, PowerPoint) Preferred Qualifications: 4+ years of military T&E experience5+ years of MH-60R/MH-60S mission execution as aircrew or maintenance personnel (2+ years at senior enlisted/Department Head level)Weapons and Tactics Instructor (WTI) or equivalent warfare qualificationPrior OPTEVFOR/VX-1 experience or OPTEVFOR training (e.g., OTD Basic Course, MBTES, Blue & Gold Sheet Writing)Defense Acquisition Workforce Improvement Act (DAWIA) Foundational T&E Certification Location: Air Test and Evaluation Squadron ONE (VX-1), NAS Patuxent River, MDOccasional CONUS and OCONUS travel, including at-sea locations, in support of test events Security Requirements: U.S. citizenship required; eligible for Secret clearance at time of award; TS/SCI eligibility preferred (may be required on individual task orders)