
Test & Evaluation Specialist with Security Clearance
Tekla Research, Inc. • Lexington Park, Maryland, United States
Salary: $80,000 - $100,000 / year
Role & seniority: Test and Evaluation Specialist (senior individual contributor) with 4+ years of specialized OT&E experience
Stack/tools: Operational Test/Integrated Test planning (MBTES, OT/Integrated Testing); Test and Evaluation Master Plan (TEMP) input; Mission-Based Test Design Framework; data collection/reduction; modeling & simulation (M&S); IV&V coordination; statistical analysis
Top 3 responsibilities
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Support test planning and Integrated Testing/OT design; develop COIs and mission-based COIs; draft TEMP input
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Conduct data collection planning, observe test events, collect data, and prepare technical reports
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Perform data reduction/analysis, correlate results with statistical methods, and assist deficiency and draft test reports
Must-have skills
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Four+ years in developmental or operational T&E of aircraft, weapons, software, or systems
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Ability to draft TEMP input and comment per DOT&E guidance
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Proficiency in data collection planning, data reduction, statistical analysis, and reporting
Nice-to-haves
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Experience with MBTES Operational Test Exercise Design; IV&V liaison; modeling & simulation support to OT&E
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Familiarity with COI/operational issue development and test design frameworks
Location & work type
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Location: Not specified
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Work type: Not specified
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Additional notes: U.S. Citizenship; Top Secret clearance required; salary range $80,000–$100,000 (final based on education/experience).
Full Description
Must be U.S. Citizen Clearance Required: Top Secret Education: Bachelor's degree in a STEM field of study Experience: 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. Position Description: The Test and Evaluation Specialist will provide technical, analytical, statistical analysis, and administrative support to all phases of Operational Test in the definition, conduct, and analysis of structured operational and integrated test and evaluation of the aircraft systems under test on the E-2D Hawkeye. Responsibilities will include: 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) Operational Test Exercise Design Design and plan test operations in support of Integrated Testing, OT or Tactics Exercise. Devise test matrices and procedures for Integrated Testing and OT 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. Test Analysis and Reporting Perform data reduction and analysis of data to ensure data validity, prior to more detailed data processing. Correlate data using statistical techniques to analyze operational effectiveness and suitability tests. Assist in the development of deficiency reports (blue/gold sheets)
Assist in the development of draft test reports Benefits: Medical, Dental, & Vision Plan, short- and long-term disability, accidental death & dismemberment, 401K retirement & matching, Tuition assistance program, direct deposit, leave package and 11 paid federal holidays. Salary: 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.