Senior Test & Evaluation Lead — Hybrid (TS/SCI)

SAIC; California; Hybrid; USD 160,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

SAIC is seeking an experienced Test and Evaluation (T&E) Support Lead to oversee planning, execution, and reporting of comprehensive test and evaluation activities in direct support of government programs and systems.

The T&E Support Lead will serve as the primary contractor technical authority for all testing efforts, providing expert support to government stakeholders and ensuring that systems, products, or capabilities meet defined requirements, performance standards, and operational

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Science, or a related technical field (Master's degree preferred) and 9 years of experience
• Minimum of 4-6 years of experience in test and evaluation, systems engineering, or a related discipline, with at least 2 years in a contractor support role interfacing with government customers
• Proficiency in developing test documentation, including test plans, test procedures, and test reports in accordance with government standards
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with experience in data analysis and interpretation
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to brief government senior leadership and program officials
• Experience with test management tools, data acquisition systems, and analysis software
• Thorough understanding of government contracting processes, roles, and responsibilities
• TS/SCI level security clearance

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee the execution of all contractor-supported test events
• Serve as the contractor test director during test events as required and in coordination with government and task order test leads
• Monitor test progress and ensure adherence to government-approved test plans and procedures
• Identify, document, and manage test anomalies, discrepancies, and failure reports in accordance with government reporting requirements
• Ensure proper data collection, instrumentation, and recording throughout all test activities
• Oversee the reduction, analysis, and interpretation of test data in support of government evaluation efforts
• Prepare and present test reports, evaluation findings, and recommendations to government program leadership and stakeholders
• Assess system performance against government-defined requirements and operational needs
• Identify deficiencies, risks, and areas for improvement based on test results and communicate findings clearly to government customer

Skills

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Data analysis

Test management tools

Documentation development

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Science

Master's degree preferred

Tools

Test management tools

Data acquisition systems

Analysis software

Job description

SAIC is seeking an experienced Test and Evaluation (T&E) Support Lead to oversee planning, execution, and reporting of comprehensive test and evaluation activities in direct support of government programs and systems.

The T&E Support Lead will serve as the primary contractor technical authority for all testing efforts, providing expert support to government stakeholders and ensuring that systems, products, or capabilities meet defined requirements, performance standards, and operational