Senior Test & Evaluation Project Coordinator

Mayvin; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Mayvin seeks a Senior Test & Evaluation Project Coordinator to support a CBP client in Washington, DC. The role bridges test and evaluation lifecycle execution with comprehensive project coordination and acquisition support.

The candidate will ensure frontline personnel have access to advanced technology, from planning and test design to field execution, data analysis, and close-out. U.S. citizenship is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Arts in Engineering, IT, Science, or related field.
• T&E experience in planning, executing, and reporting on test activities for complex systems.
• Expert proficiency in Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook; familiar with SharePoint and Jira.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and author comprehensive test plans and TEMP for border security tech.
• Plan and execute developmental T&E, integration, assessment, and field testing.
• Perform hands-on test data collection, management, and archiving.
• Correlate field data with ground truth to evaluate effectiveness and compliance.
• Author detailed test reports with findings and recommendations.
• Develop briefing materials and executive summaries for leadership.
• Provide project coordination from planning through contract close-out (Jira/MS Project).
• Support acquisition planning: market research, IGCEs, SOW/PWS, solicitations.
• Draft SOPs and manage RFI processes.
• Analyze data to identify trends and translate metrics into outcomes.
• Monitor performance, track actions, and report status to stakeholders.

Skills

Test & Evaluation

Project coordination

Jira

MS Project

Communication

Data analysis

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree (preferred)

Certifications (PMP/DAWIA/FAC-P/PM) (preferred)

Tools

Jira

MS Project

SharePoint

Microsoft Office

Excel

Job description

Job Details: Job Location: Washington DC - Washington, DC, Position Type: Full Time, Education Level: 4 Year Degree, Salary Range: $80000.00 - $90000.00Salary, Travel Percentage: Up to 25%, Job Shift: Day, Job Category: Government, Mayvin is currently seeking applicants to serve as a Senior Test & Evaluation Project Coordinator to support a U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) client located in Washington, D.C. The candidate will serve on the Laboratories and Scientific Services (LSS) Innovation team within the Laboratories and Scientific Services Directorate, Interdiction Technology Branch (ITB).

This role bridges technical test and evaluation lifecycle execution with comprehensive project coordination and acquisition support. The candidate will play a vital role in ensuring that frontline personnel have access to advanced "eyes and ears" technology to defend America’s borders. Support spans the entire lifecycle from planning and test design through field execution, data analysis, reporting, acquisition strategy, and project close-out.

Must be a U.S. Citizen.

Must be able to undergo and pass a background investigation.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and author comprehensive test plans, procedures, Data Analysis and Management Plans, and Test and Evaluation Master Plans (TEMP) for border security technologies
• Plan and execute rigorous developmental T&E, integration testing, assessment testing, and field testing (including dry runs, runs for record, pilot projects, and operational demonstrations)
• Perform hands-on test data collection, management, storage, and archiving during field testing.
• Correlate collected field performance data with established ground truth to evaluate system effectiveness, accuracy, and compliance with technical requirements
• Author detailed test reports (laboratory, pilot, operational assessments) with clear findings, hardware/software failure analysis, and actionable recommendations for vendors
• Develop briefing materials, talking points, executive summaries, and formal presentations to communicate test results, support leadership decision forums, and drive test completion
• Provide project coordination beginning with the planning phase through contract close-out, managing project schedules, milestones, dependencies, and deliverables using tools like Jira and MS Project
• Support acquisition planning and execution, including market research, requirement development, Independent Government Cost Estimates (IGCEs), SOW/PWS inputs, and solicitation packages.
• Assist in drafting policies, Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), and managing Requests for Information (RFI) processes
• Analyze operational and functional data to identify trends, patterns, and relationships, translating technical metrics into operational and programmatic outcomes
• Monitor project performance, track action items, maintain risk registers, and provide accurate status updates to internal and external stakeholders

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Arts Degree from a fully accredited institution in Engineering, Information Technology, Science, or a related technical/business field
• T&E Experience: Demonstrated professional experience in planning, executing, and reporting on test and evaluation activities for complex systems, specifically including test plan authoring, field data collection, ground truth correlation, and formal reporting
• Software Proficiency: Expert proficiency in commercial software packages, including Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook), SharePoint, and Jira
• Communication Skills: Exceptional oral and written communication skills, with the proven ability to present complex technical issues clearly to diverse stakeholders and leadership
• Ability to perform field testing in diverse outdoor environmental and weather conditions
• Ability to safely lift, transport, and maneuver instruments, test equipment, and test fixtures of reasonable weight (up to standard industrial guidelines, e.g., 40-50 lbs.) during test site setups and field operations

Preferred Qualifications

• A Master's degree or PMP/DAWIA/FAC-P/PM certifications

About Mayvin

Mayvin is more than a workplace, it's a community built on innovation, ingenuity, and impact. Enjoy outstanding benefits and amenities, a truly supportive work environment, and continuous opportunities for professional growth. Your contributions are recognized and rewarded, and most importantly your voice matters. Here, you're treated with the dignity and respect you deserve.

Mayvin is proud to support the national security mission of the United States through exceptional service to the Departments of War, Homeland Security, and Justice. Join us in solving the nation's toughest challenges because at Mayvin, #PeopleMatter and it's time to #ReimagineYourMission.