Test and Evaluation Planner

SPYROS Information & Technology Consulting, a wholly owned subsidiary of Synergy ECP, is a Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB), headquartered in the Baltimore–Washington corridor, established to provide unique and exceptional services to our clients in the government and national defense sectors. SPYROS specializes in providing highly qualified professionals experienced in Computer Network Operations, Signals Intelligence, Technical Training and Certifications, Network Administration and Security, and Program Management to fit the specific needs of our clients.

We are looking for a Test & Evaluation Planner to assist in the overall developmental and operational testing across all capabilities produced under multiple efforts ICW J3 and J9. The T&E Planner is responsible for coordinating with USCYBERCOM Development Testing and Evaluation (DTE) group to obtain approval upon successful completion of DT&E event for all capabilities produced. Furthermore, the candidate must understand all processes and procedures in accordance with the DoD and USCYBERCOM rules and regulations for Testing and Evaluation of cyberspace capabilities. Responsibilities include reviewing and assisting with the production of test plans, test reports, and aggregating all documentation (i.e., user manual, training manual, code artifacts, etc.) required for DT&E. The Planner will track progress, brief leadership, create/update documentation/webpages, revise processes, update policies, and submit tickets all in reference to capability DT&E and training.

Tasks/Responsibilities:

1. Coordinate all activities with USCYBERCOM J9 DTE group, as well as external T&E organizations for Operational Test & Evaluations (OT&E) and operator training.
2. Research and document existing T&E requirements using available DoD T&E guidance and publication as part of a T&E management strategy.
3. Work with Project and Program leads to assist in the development of test plans, test strategies, test results documentation, and help prepare briefings and presentations based on the testing.
4. Analyze collected information and prepare test reports based on USCYBERCOM criteria.
5. Use in-depth knowledge of customer requirements to guide test documentation and management; and help establish/draft documentation for information handling processes.
6. Help drive T&E process improvement and provide timely updates to the Intel Leads across the program LOEs.
7. Share knowledge of T&E management practices and techniques to advise analysts and mission leaders in analytic processes, procedures, disciplines, tools, tasks, policies, and standards.
8. Collaborate, network, and partner across the LOE targets, disciplines, and organizations to help refine the T&E requirements.
9. Have working knowledge of current T&E guidelines, directives, and policies.

Location: Fort George G. Meade, MD

Qualifications:

• Current TS w/SCI access preferred; SCI-eligible will be considered based on experience and skillset. Background investigations less than 5 years old.
• Current CI or FS polygraph preferred; Out-of-scope (more than 5 years) will be considered based on experiences and skillsets.
• Experience working within Special Access Programs or IJSTO preferred, but not a limiting factor for selection.

Additional Information:

Some travel in CONUS locations expected.

SPYROS is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected class.