Manpower and Personnel Systems Test Specialist

Torch Technologies is seeking a Manpower and Personnel Systems Test Specialist to join a team supporting the 96 Cyberspace Test Group (96 CTG) at Eglin AFB FL as a tester responsible for developmental testing of Command and Control (C2) systems. The 96 CTG is responsible for the Developmental Test & Evaluation (DT&E) for Department of Defense (DoD) C4ISR Cyber and Electronic Warfare (EW) programs from development through sustainment.

Responsibilities:

This position requires a highly motivated individual with experience in manpower and personnel duties.

• Conduct and manage testing of Air Force and Joint warfighter C2 systems with a specialization in personnel and operational management systems (e.g.; JOPES DCAPES).

• Conduct data analysis and apply knowledge of engineering technology. These tasks include test and evaluation test support logistics sustainment operations analyses technical studies and various analyses and support activities including program/system security.

• Assist in the development of test objectives/criteria performance measures test phase entry/exit criteria analysis of design constraints functional capabilities and metrics.

• Support Developmental Test and Evaluation (DT&E) Operational Test (OT) Force Development Evaluation (FDE) Risk Reduction Testing (RRT) and certification for test readiness. Identify deficiencies verify compliance with specifications and standards and assess stability of various system configurations.

• Support senior engineers when interacting with System Program Offices other military services and development contractors.

• Prepare execute review and analyze test plans procedures metrics and reports throughout the software development life cycle. Develop and write methods of tests Concept of Operations (CONOPS) test cases test objectives/procedures test directives technical or letter reports analysis and review of requirements test strategies and other test process documents as required in the conduct of testing.

• Coordinate schedules pre-and post-test activities logistics of test planning and test results.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelors Degree in an applicable field and a minimum of 3 years of relevantexperience is required. 6 years of applicable experience may besubstituted in lieu of BS degree OR 4 years of relevant experience with an applicable Associates degree may be considered.

• Prior experience or knowledge on C2 systems targeted to personnel logistics or operational planning system applications such as the Deliberate and Crisis Planning and Execution System (DCAPES) Joint Operations Planning and Execution System (JOPES) with the competency to learn other C2 systems including Air Operations Center (AOC) Weapon System (WS) operations and integration.

• Relevant experience in one of the following: personnel logistical or operational force level planning assignments.

  • Data Management: Maintaining and updating information within DCAPES including personnel equipment and operational requirements.

  • Document Preparation: Creating and maintaining documents that support operational planning and execution such as deployment orders and contingency plans.

  • Planning Support: Assisting planners with developing comparing and prioritizing alternative courses of action.

  • System Expertise: Utilizing the DCAPES system to access and transact with joint planning and execution data.

  • Force Management: Managing sourcing scheduling and deployment of personnel and resources.

  • Accountability: Maintaining strength accountability of deployed forces.

• Adept at managing data preparing documents and assisting with the overall planning process for various missions.

• Proficiency in the use and integration of MS Office applications

• Must be able to effectively communicate orally and possess technical writing skills

• Must be able to obtain/maintain Secret clearance - US Citizenship

Preferred Qualifications:

• Understanding of developmental test and evaluation processes specifically - acquisition program development and detailed knowledge of Air Force C2 test methodologies including AFI 99-103. Familiarity with Design of Experiments

• AGILE Software Development testing. AGILE test design execution and reporting as part of DevOps and continuous testing

• Ability to interface with prime contractors developing the system under test (SUT) regarding test objectives schedules budgets and methods of test

U.S. Citizenship Required for this Position:Yes

Job Type:Full-time

Security Clearance: Secret

Schedule:(M-F; 8-5)

Work Location: Customer site

Travel:Yes 10-20%

Relocation Assistance Available: No

Position Contingent Upon Award of Contract: No

Benefits:

Torch Technologies is proud to offer a stable and professional work environment a competitive salary and an excellent comprehensive benefit package including: ESOP participation 401(k) match and safe-harbor contributionmedical dental vision life insurance short-term disability long-term disability flexible spending accounts Health Saving Accounts and Health Reimbursement Accounts EAP education assistance paid time off and holidays.

Applying to Torch Technologies:

Only those candidates invited for an interview will be contacted. Employment at Torch Technologies is contingent upon the successful completion of a comprehensive background check.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin age genetic information citizenship ancestry marital status protected veteran status disability status or any other status protected by federal state or local law. Torch Technologies Inc. participates in E-Verify.

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