Test and Evaluation Specialist

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Digital Consultants is seeking a Test & Evaluation Specialist to support the Joint Interoperability Test Command (JITC) Test Evaluation and Certification II Services (TEC II) contract efforts located at Fort Huachuca AZ. The TEC II JITC contract provides technical solutions for the DOD in support of Test and Evaluation (T&E) services and T&E enabling services. JITCs service requirements are categorized in the following areas: T&E Performance Requirements T&E Capability Management Requirements T&E Capability Requirements and Overarching Contract and Task Order (TO) Requirements. TEC Services are provided to DoD Combatant Commanders/Services/Agencies federal and state agencies coalition partners and commercial entities to aid in the design development acquisition integration deployment operational use and sustainment of new and enhanced IT/NSS capabilities.

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 the system tested.
• Review and analyze schematics technical drawings diagrams and specifications. Must be able to review analyze and interpret stakeholders needs. Solicits system requirements and associated operational environments to produce an evaluation approach that supports Test & Evaluation objectives. Develop various briefings such as the Test Concept Brief (TCB) Test and Evaluation Strategy Brief (TESB) and Operational Test Readiness Review (OTRR). Develop Test Plans and strategies to meet operational and interoperability test requirements. Develop and update the Analysis Structure (AS) which is comprised of the Data Source Matrix (DSM) and the Evaluation Framework (EF). Develop and update Critical Operational Issues (COIs) Measures of Effectiveness (MOE) and Measures of Performance (MOPs). Develop Test Scenarios and Test Scripts to support the conduct of the System Under Test (SUT). Recommends adjustments to the T&E processes or detailed procedures if appropriate.
• Conduct the system under test operational and Interoperability test events. Relies on manual methods and automated test tools to execute the testing and evaluation activities. 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 governmentapproved formatted formal report. Develop Test Reports Emerging Results Brief Joint Interoperability Certification/Assessment.
• Attend various teleconferences meetings and working groups.

Certifications:

• SCRUM or any other Agile framework
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Education Background and Years of Experience:

• Requires a Masters degree; or a Bachelors degree with at least 6 years of experience. One year of experience can be substituted by 15 semester hours completed towards a Masters degree.
• Requires at least 1 certification in the area of specialization. Additional certifications in the area of specialization may be substituted for experience but varies by certification.
• The degree must be in a relevant technical curriculum and experience must be related to the job duties.

Additional Skills & Qualifications:Required Skills:

• Clearance: Must have TSSCI level clearance.
• Candidate should have an understanding of operational testing and evaluation and interoperability testing.
• Candidate should have an understanding of Net Ready Key Performance Parameters (NRKPP).
• Experience developing an Evaluation Framework that consists of Critical Operational Issues (COIs) Measures of Effectiveness (MOEs) and Measures of Performance (MOPs).
• Experience in system requirements and developing testable measures.

Preferred Skills:

• Analytical and critical thinking skills.
• Quality interpersonal skills.
• Must be able to multitask and be organized.
• Quality oral and written communication skills.

Working Conditions:Environmental Conditions:

• 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; See; Climb (stairs ladders) or Balance (ascend/descend work atop traverse).

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