Test & Evaluation Specialist

Responsibilities

• Test Planning Support (Integrated Evaluation Framework Development)
• Assist in the development of Critical Operational Issues (COI) for operational assessments and evaluations
• Assist in the development of Mission-Based Test Design Framework, in conjunction with mission-based COIs
• Conduct background research and provide analytical support and recommendations for the development of data collection plans for testing operational effectiveness and suitability
• Draft Test and Evaluation Master Plan (TEMP) input and comments in accordance with the DOT&E TEMP Guidebook/latest guidance
• Document test planning support information in the Mission Based Test and Evaluation System (MBTES)
• Design and plan test operations in support of Integrated Testing, OT or Tactics Exercise
• Determine data collection/reduction/reconstruction requirements
• Modeling and Simulation Support
• Provide support in conducting liaison with model proponents, Independent Verification and Validation (IV&V) agents
• Develop methods and practices for how M&S can be used to supplement Integrated Testing and OT
• Test Operations Evaluation Support
• Assist briefing test/exercise participants, emphasizing the event objectives and specific data-gathering requirements for each participant
• Observe test events to collect test data and provide technical reports

Qualifications

• Four or more years (within the last 8) of specialized experience in developmental or operational test and evaluation of tactical aircraft, weapons, software or systems
• Education: Bachelor’s degree in a STEM field of study

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, & Vision Plan
• Short- and long-term disability
• Accidental death & dismemberment
• 401K retirement & matching
• Tuition assistance program
• Direct deposit
• Leave package
• 11 paid federal holidays

Pay

The projected salary range for this position is $80,000-$100,000; however, this is not a guarantee of salary. Salary will be set based on education, experience and contractual requirements.