Lead Test & Evaluation Advisor (PMO Focus - Reliability Tracking)

Mpf Federal Llc; McLean (VA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Test & Evaluation Subject Matter Expert to enhance defense systems' reliability and effectiveness. This role involves providing technical guidance on T&E strategies, ensuring compliance with DoD standards, and leading specialized tests such as HALT and HASS. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in developing professional coursework and collaborating with various stakeholders. Join a dynamic team that values expertise and innovation in a mission-driven environment, where your contributions will significantly impact defense operations.

Benefits

Medical Benefits

PTO

Holiday Pay

Quarterly Travel

Competitive Salary

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in DoD T&E or similar environment.
• Expert in developing coursework and training for professionals.
• Hands-on experience with HALT, HASS, FRACAS.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical guidance on T&E strategies and compliance.
• Lead planning and execution of specialized tests for reliability.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align testing goals.

Skills

Reliability Models

T&E Methodologies (HALT, HASS, FRACAS)

Data Analysis

DoD Standards Compliance

Agile Methodologies

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor's in Engineering

Advanced Degree (Preferred)

Tools

ADO Kanban Boards

Job description

MPF Federal is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Test & Evaluation (T&E) Subject Matter Expert (SME) to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a robust background in T&E within a Department of Defense (DoD) program office environment, as well as hands-on experience with specialized testing methodologies such as HALT (Highly Accelerated Life Testing), HASS (Highly Accelerated Stress Screening), and FRACAS (Failure Reporting, Analysis, and Corrective Action System). This role involves providing technical guidance and subject matter expertise for the development of professional coursework covering T&E strategies, ensuring compliance with DoD standards and policies, and contributing to the reliability and effectiveness of defense systems.

Compensation: $150,000-$165,000 annually.

Applicable Experiences:

• Expert level knowledge and experience with constructing Reliability Models and the associated growth curves.
• Providing expert guidance on integrating T&E activities within program management frameworks.
• Developing and maintaining key T&E documentation, including the Test & Evaluation Master Plan (TEMP), Test & Evaluation Strategy (TES), and Integrated Decision Support Key (IDSK).
• Ensuring all T&E activities align with DoD Instruction 5000.89 and other relevant standards and policies.
• Collaborating with acquisition managers, systems engineers, and other stakeholders to ensure testing supports the program's overall objectives.
• Leading the planning, execution, and analysis of specialized tests, including HALT, HASS, and reliability testing, to identify and mitigate potential system failures.
• Extracting reliability requirements for testing from sources such as CDD, ICD, CEP with confidence and expertise.
• Providing guidance on Root Cause Correction Actions, Failure Reporting, Regression models, and Reliability Models.
• Overseeing the implementation and management of FRACAS to systematically track and address system failures.
• Developing and refining testing procedures and methodologies to enhance system reliability and maintainability using resource infrastructure tools.
• Deep understanding of Reliability scoring, data analysis for metrics, projections, confidence intervals, and reliability block diagrams.
• Evaluating test data to ensure it meets metrics and supports operational requirements.
• Participating in Curriculum Requirements meetings and providing expertise in course development.
• Leading SME efforts in developing courses, exercises, projects, and assessments.
• Participating in Scrum and SWARM approaches using ADO Kanban boards.
• Collaborating with cross-functional teams to align testing with program goals and mission objectives.
• Ensuring compliance with DoD standards, including MIL-STD-810G, DODI 5000, and supporting TEMP and TES requirements.
• Documenting testing processes, results, and findings, and providing reports to stakeholders.
• Reviewing and selecting commercial training materials for inclusion in DAU courseware.

Additional Details:

• Full-Time; Core Hours 8:00am – 3:00pm EST
• Quarterly travel to Fort Belvoir, Virginia, and as needed
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field; advanced degree preferred.
• Minimum of 7 years of experience in DoD T&E or similar environment.
• Proven experience in developing coursework and training for professionals.
• Hands-on experience with HALT, HASS, FRACAS, and other reliability testing methodologies.
• Experience in managing T&E documentation such as TEMP, TES, and IDS.
• Strong knowledge of DoD acquisition processes and standards, including DoDI 5000.89-.91.
• DAWIA Level II or III certification is highly desirable.
• Experience with Agile methodologies such as Scrum and SWARM.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Must be a US Citizen with the ability to obtain a background check.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with Agile in reliability and process improvement.
• Certifications like CRE, CSTE, or similar are a plus.
• Experience with DAU learning assets or similar educational content development.

MPF Federal is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability. We offer a competitive salary, medical benefits, PTO, holiday pay, and more.