Test Specialist, Test and Evaluation (T&E) Analyst, Intermediate (61681)

JITC’s Tactical Data Link (TDL) specialists test TDL interfaces for message set standards compliance and interoperability certification. The selected candidate will utilize applicable Military Standards (MIL-STD) and North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) Standardization Agreements (STANAG) to update Master Test Procedures (MTPs) in the execution, analysis, and reporting of standards compliance and interoperability test events.

Responsibilities

• Review MIL-STD Interface Change Proposals (ICPs).
• Update Master Test Procedures to include previous ICP approved changes.
• Research systems under test (SUT) data link bit level implementation and determine the MIL-STD functional areas that need to be tested.
• Develop standards conformance test procedures using system implementation(s) to evaluate the system requirements.
• Develop interoperability test procedures using the TDL MTP to evaluate information exchange requirements derived from system Net Ready Key Performance Parameters (NR KPP) and traceability matrix.
• Conduct Standards Conformance and interoperability tests and post-test analysis as required using analysis tools such as industry standard test tools.
• Write preliminary trouble reports in accordance with approved templates.
• Prepare and deliver test reports in accordance with approved templates.

Requirements

There is a Secret clearance requirement for this role upon hire.

• 8 years of specialized and/or military experience.
• Demonstrated experience executing TDL standards conformance test events to include but not limited to MIL-STDs 6011, 6016, 6020, and 6022 from initial test planning through delivery of the final test report.
• Excellent communications skills, including verbal, written and presentation skills with the ability to write complex software developer-level issues in a clear, concise, and easily understood manner.
• Familiar with Department of War (DoW) operations and environment, and comfortable with RF/IT systems and software.
• Familiar with and actively using the Microsoft Office suite.

Skills

Desired Skills & Certifications

• Prior Joint Interface Control Officer (JICO) qualification is desired.
• Experience with DoW acquisition developmental/operational testing is desired.
• Experience with test tools and operational systems such as Joint Analysis Net-centric Evaluation Testing Toolkit (JANETT), Tactical Data Link Integration Exerciser (TIGER), Air Defense Systems Integrator (ADSI), Battlefield Operations Support System (BOSS), Network, System Integration and Test Environment (NSITE), Automated Test Case Generator (ATC-Gen), and Small Tactical Terminal (STT).
• Attention to detail creating, reviewing and editing requirements, specifications, and recommendations related to proposed solutions.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with senior management, cross-functional teams, internal/external customers, and end users.

Physical Requirements & Environmental Conditions

• General office environment.
• Work is generally sedentary in nature but may require standing and walking for up to 10% of the time.
• Possible off-hours work to support releases and outages.
• 0%-10% travel possible.
• Sedentary – 10 lbs. Maximum lifting, occasional lift/carry of small articles.
• Some occasional walking or standing may be required.

Physical Requirements:

• Stand or Sit
• Walk
• Repetitive Motion
• Use Hands / Fingers to Handle or Feel
• Stoop, Kneel, Crouch, or Crawl
• See
• Push or Pull
• Climb (stairs, ladders) or Balance (ascend / descend, work atop, traverse)

About the Company

BMA is an employee-owned small business headquartered in Huntsville, AL that provides superior customer service by empowering all levels of our staff to make timely decisions to produce high-quality results. BMA fosters an environment of passion, precision, and dedication in order to fulfill our commitments to our partners, government, and country.

Benefits

• Multiple healthcare coverage options to include low deductible, high deductible, and plans eligible for our Health Savings Account (HSA) option.
• Dental, vision, accident & illness, short- and long-term disability coverage.
• 401(k) plan with an industry leading 6% match that can include profit sharing based on company performance.
• 100% Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), providing eligible employees the opportunity to earn stock in BMA, subject to plan eligibility and vesting requirements.