Test & Evaluation Specialist I

Requisition: # 796

Job Title: Test & Evaluation Specialist I | Exempt

Location: 2001 Brainard Rd. Fort Huachuca, Arizona, 85650

Clearance Level: Active DoD - Secret

Required Certification(s): 

·  N/A      

SUMMARY

Joint Interoperability Test Command (JITC) Test Evaluation and Certification II Services (TEC II) contract provides technical solutions for the DOD in support of Test and Evaluation (T&E) services and T&E enabling services.

Conducts tests, evaluates, and verifies software to determine compliance with defined specifications and/or requirements. Records all findings and document results.

JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

· Applies common T&E practices that include identification of capability requirements, meeting stakeholder needs, development of testing and evaluation approaches, development of data collection strategies, authentication, and validation of data, and reporting clear and understandable results, and providing actionable recommendations to improve the operational effectiveness of system tested. 

· Reviews and analyzes schematics, and technical drawings, diagrams, and specifications.  Must be able to review, analyze, and interpret stakeholders needs.

· Develop various briefings such as the Test Concept Brief (TCB), Test and Evaluation Strategy Brief (TESB) and Operational Test Readiness Review (OTRR). 

· Develop and/or updates Test Plans and strategies to meet operational and interoperability test requirements. 

· Develops and/or updates the Analysis Structure (AS) which is comprised of the Data Source Matrix (DSM) and the Evaluation Framework (EF).

· Develops and/or updates Critical Operational Issues (COIs), Measures of Effectiveness (MOE), and Measures of Performance (MOPs). 

· Supports quality assurance and compliance with applicable regulatory requirements; conducts audits and reviews/analyzes data and documentation. 

·  Must be able to document, notify, brief, and discuss results.  Records all initial findings and documents final test results in a government approved formatted formal report. 

· Attends various teleconferences, meetings and working groups.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education, Background, and Years of Experience

· Requires 4 years of specialized and/or military experience

ADDITIONAL SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS

Required Skills

· Ability to prioritize, handle stress and work well under pressure.  

· Have practical and working knowledge of all Microsoft Office applications.

· Quality interpersonal skills.

· Must be able to multitask and be organized.

· Quality oral and written communication skills

Preferred Skills

· General understanding of testing and evaluation.

· Candidate should have an understanding of operational testing and evaluation and interoperability testing.

· Candidate should have an understanding of Net Ready – Key Performance Parameters (NR-KPP)

· Have practical and working knowledge of all Microsoft Office applications, advanced Excel knowledge

WORKING CONDITIONS

Environmental Conditions

· Work is generally sedentary in nature. The working environment is generally favorable. Lighting and temperature are adequate, and there are not hazardous or unpleasant conditions caused by noise, dust, etc. Work is generally performed within an office environment, with standard office equipment available.

Strength Demands

· Sedentary – 10 lbs. Maximum lifting, occasional lift/carry of small articles.  Some occasional walking or standing may be required.   Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally, and all other sedentary criteria are met.

Physical Requirements

· Stand or Sit; Walk

• Employees of Agile Defense are our number one priority, and the importance we place on our culture here is fundamental. Our culture is alive and evolving, but it always stays true to its roots. Here, you are valued as a family member, and we believe that we can accomplish great things together. Agile Defense has been highly successful in the past few years due to our employees and the culture we create together. 

• What makes us Agile? We call it the 6Hs, the values that define our culture and guide everything we do. Together, these values infuse vibrancy, integrity, and a tireless work ethic into advancing the most important national security and critical civilian missions. It's how we show up every day. It's who we are.

• We also believe in supporting our employees by offering a competitive and comprehensive benefits package. To explore the benefits we offer, please visit our website under the Careers section.

• Happy - Be Infectious.
• Happiness multiplies and creates a positive and connected environment where motivation and satisfaction have an outsized effect on everything we do.

• Helpful - Be Supportive.
• Being helpful is the foundation of teamwork, resulting in a supportive atmosphere where collaboration flourishes, and collective success is celebrated.

• Honest - Be Trustworthy.
• Honesty serves as our compass, ensuring transparent communication and ethical conduct, essential to who we are and the complex domains we support.

• Humble - Be Grounded.
• Success is not achieved alone, humility ensures a culture of mutual respect, encouraging open communication, and a willingness to learn from one another and take on any task.

• Hungry - Be Eager.
• Our hunger for excellence drives an insatiable appetite for innovation and continuous improvement, propelling us forward in the face of new and unprecedented challenges.

• Hustle - Be Driven.
• Hustle is reflected in our relentless work ethic, where we are each committed to going above and beyond to advance the mission and achieve success.

• Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities