Senior Operations Research & Test & Evaluation SME

Systems Planning & Analysis, Inc.; Alexandria (VA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Flexible spending accounts

Health savings accounts

Retirement savings plans

Life and disability insurance

Job summary

Systems Planning and Analysis, Inc. seeks an Operations Research SME to assist with SE and T&E programs for the DHS. Primary work at SPA Headquarters in Alexandria, VA with visits to VA/DC sites.

The role requires a Master’s degree, 20+ years of experience, and DHS T&E credentials. Onsite work and an active Secret clearance are expected, with comprehensive program knowledge and policy guidance.

Qualifications

• Master's degree or equivalent credits/certifications.
• 20+ years of experience.
• DHS T&E Level 3, DAWIA T&E Practitioner Level 2/3, and/or CTEP.
• Proven ability to communicate effectively with diverse stakeholders.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools (Excel, PowerPoint, Word).
• Active Secret clearance with ability to obtain DHS Suitability.
• Able to work fully onsite based on client needs.

Responsibilities

• Review and comment/revise program T&E documents and provide advice to the Government.
• Develop and update internal and external T&E processes and policy documents.
• Review and advise on a wide range of program T&E and acquisition documents.
• Collaborate with Operational Test Directors and test teams to develop and revise test reports, and analyze data from all test phases.

Skills

Communication

Organizational skills

MS Office proficiency

On-site readiness

Education

Master's degree or equivalent credits/certifications

DHS T&E Level 3 / DAWIA T&E Practitioner Level 2/3 / CTEP

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Systems Planning and Analysis, Inc. seeks an Operations Research SME to assist with SE and T&E programs for the DHS. Primary work at SPA Headquarters in Alexandria, VA with visits to VA/DC sites.

The role requires a Master’s degree, 20+ years of experience, and DHS T&E credentials. Onsite work and an active Secret clearance are expected, with comprehensive program knowledge and policy guidance.