Test and Evaluation Specialist

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 VX-1. This role is critical in the planning, execution, analysis, and reporting of Operational Test and Evaluation (OT&E) of U.S. Navy combat systems.

Key Responsibilities:
• Support OT&E of aviation platforms, including test design, integrated testing, operational testing, and tactics exercises.
• Assist 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)
• Observe flight and ground test events, brief test participants on event objectives and data requirements, and collect test data
• Perform data reduction and analysis, applying statistical techniques to assess operational effectiveness and suitability
• Assist in developing draft Blue/Gold sheets and test and tactics evaluation reports
• Interface with Navy leadership, program offices, and other stakeholders on test plans and results
• Prepare monthly status reports and trip reports, and attend program review meetings
• Ensure compliance with DoD 5000 series and Navy acquisition instructions

Required Qualifications:
• Current Navy, Marine Corps, Army, or Air Force operations knowledge
• Bachelor's degree (STEM preferred) or equivalent operational/T&E experience
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to drive projects to successful completion
• Effective communication skills to convey analysis results and recommendations to senior leadership
• Proficiency in technical writing and reporting
• Strong knowledge of analysis methodologies applied to complex systems evaluation
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint)

• Must have extensive T&E experience (4 of the last 6 years), such as IEF development, Test Plan Development, Test Execution, Test Analysis, and Reporting, and M&S experience supporting developmental or operational testing.
• Experience in developing M&S Accreditation Packages and Accreditation Letters.
• Must possess proficient experience in analysis methodologies.
• Must have working knowledge of the DoD 5000 series, OPNAVINST 5000.42 series, as well as SECNAVINST 5000 series.
• Proficient in use of Microsoft Office products, including MS Word, MS Excel, MS Project, and MS PowerPoint
• Proficiency in technical writing.
• Must have demonstrated the ability to lead effectively and have a demonstrated ability to communicate the results of the operational analysis to sponsoring activities and decision makers.

 Preferred Qualifications:
• 4+ years of military T&E experience
• 5+ years Aviation Warfare mission execution (2+ years at senior enlisted/DH level)
• Weapons and Tactics Instructor or equivalent warfare qualification
• Defense Acquisition Workforce Improvement Act (DAWIA) Foundational T&E Certification

Location:
• Patuxent River, MD

Security Requirements:
• Eligible for Secret clearance; TS/SCI preferred