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

CGS Federal (Contact Government Services); United States; On-site; USD 90,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A national defense services provider in the United States is seeking a qualified candidate for a role involving the Joint Test & Evaluation (JT&E) program. The successful candidate will conduct quantitative analysis and apply statistical methods to improve military operations. A Master's Degree in Operations Research or related technical field is required, with preference for those with experience in developing test and evaluation plans. This position offers a unique opportunity to enhance operational decision-making through advanced analytics.

Qualifications

• Master's Degree in Operations Research, Mathematics, Statistics, Engineering, or a related technical field.
• 10+ years of ORSA-related experience in military or government civilian experience can substitute a non-technical Master's.
• Bachelor's Degree in a technical field with 5 additional years of ORSA-related experience is also acceptable.
• Proficiency in statistics, data analysis techniques, and computer analysis tools.
• Experience developing test and evaluation plans preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct quantitative and qualitative analysis for JT&E projects.
• Apply statistical methods and simulations to enhance military operations.
• Develop data-driven solutions for optimizing military operations.
• Identify risks and operational challenges in joint military environments.
• Conduct problem decomposition and data-driven analysis for military support.

Skills

Statistical methods

Data analysis techniques

Operations research methodologies

Problem decomposition

Simulation techniques

Education

Master's Degree in Operations Research or related field

Bachelor's Degree with 10 years of ORSA-related experience

Tools

Computer-based analytical tools

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

• 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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