Joint Test & Evaluation Program Officer (TS/SCI Eligible)

CGS Federal (Contact Government Services); Fairfax (VA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading government services contractor in Virginia is looking for a qualified candidate to join their Joint Test & Evaluation Support Cell. The role involves conducting quantitative analysis and applying advanced statistical methods to improve operational effectiveness of military operations. Candidates should have a relevant Master's degree or equivalent experience in military, along with proficiency in data analysis and modeling techniques. This position offers an opportunity to significantly impact military decision-making processes.

Qualifications

• Master's degree required in a technical field or equivalent experience in military/government roles.
• Proficiency in statistics and data analysis tools is essential.
• Experience in developing test and evaluation plans is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct quantitative and qualitative analysis to support JT&E projects.
• Apply statistical methods and operations research methodologies for military operations.
• Develop data-driven solutions to enhance military operations and force readiness.
• Utilize analytical tools to evaluate operational performance.
• Identify risks and recommend analytical solutions.

Skills

Proficiency in statistics

Data analysis techniques

Computer analysis tools

Basic modeling and simulation applications

Human factors analysis

Education

Master's Degree in Operations Research, Mathematics, Statistics, Engineering, or a related technical field

Bachelor’s Degree in a technical field with 5 years of ORSA-related experience

Job description

Group and Job Profile Guidance

The Joint Test & Evaluation (JT&E) program considers emerging technologies and the increasingly complex and dynamic joint, multi-domain operational environment to develop non-material solutions intended to enhance the United States’ operational effectiveness, suitability, and survivability in combat.

Primary Job Functions

As a member of the Joint Test & Evaluation Support Cell (JTSC) this individual will support the programmatic evaluation and analysis of Combatant Command Test Nominations and subsequent approved execution.

• Conduct quantitative and qualitative analysis to support Joint Test & Evaluation (JT&E) projects and enhance operational decision-making
• Apply statistical methods, modeling & simulation techniques, and operations research methodologies to assess joint military operations and improve mission effectiveness
• Develop and implement data-driven solutions to optimize military operations, force readiness, and strategic planning
• Utilize computer-based analytical tools to evaluate operational performance and identify areas for improvement
• Identify risks, limitations, and operational challenges in joint military environments and recommend analytical solutions
• Applying process modeling and analytical techniques to identify operational challenges and develop effective solutions
• Conducting problem decomposition, concept development, and data-driven analysis to support joint military operations
• Providing parametric and non-parametric statistics, data analysis techniques, computer analysis tools, basic modeling and simulation applications, and survey test and evaluation methods

Qualifications and Experience

• Master's Degree in Operations Research, Mathematics, Statistics, Engineering, or a related technical field
• A Master's Degree in a non-technical field may be substituted with 10+ years of ORSA-related experience in military or government civilian experience
• Alternatively, a Bachelor’s Degree in a technical field with an additional 5 years of ORSA-related experience (totaling 10 years) may also be considered
• Proficiency in statistics, data analysis techniques, computer analysis tools, basic modeling and simulation applications, and human factors analysis
• Experience developing test and evaluation plans. (preferred but not required)

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