Senior Test & Evaluation Strategist — Naval Systems & M&S

Strategic Sight Consulting; Maryland; On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Strategic Sight Consulting is seeking a Senior Test & Evaluation Specialist to support OPTEVFOR and VX-1. You will lead test planning, M&S, data analysis, and reporting for US Naval systems. This role requires TS/SCI eligibility and extensive T&E experience across planning, execution, and evaluation.

You will develop TEMP comments, design integrated tests, and coordinate with Navy labs, agencies, and contractors to ensure mission success. Strong communication and technical writing are essential.

Qualifications

• U.S. citizenship with Top Secret/TS/SCI eligibility as required.
• 4 of the last 6 years of direct T&E experience including IEF, TEMP, or related work.
• Experience developing M&S accreditation packages and letters.
• Strong DoD knowledge: DoD 5000, OPNAVINST 5000, SECNAVINST 5000.

Responsibilities

• Develop COIs, test designs, and data collection plans for testing.
• Research and advise on evaluating operational effectiveness and suitability.
• Comment TEMP and TEMP Part IV inputs; document planning in MBTES.
• Design tests and plans for integrated/operational testing and data collection.
• Support M&S accreditation activities with stakeholders and contractors.
• Create M&S approaches to manage test risk and support testing.
• Attend reviews, brief participants, observe tests, and report findings.
• Reduce data and apply statistics to assess effectiveness and suitability.
• Prepare blue/gold sheets, briefs, and draft reports in OPTEVFOR/VX-1 formats.
• Clearly communicate results and implications to sponsors and decision makers.

Skills

Security clearance

Analytical thinking

Technical writing

Leadership

MS Office

Education

Relevant degree or equivalent experience

Tools

MBTES

OPTEVFOR/ VX-1 formats

MS Office (Word/Excel/PowerPoint/Project)

Job description

Strategic Sight Consulting is seeking a Senior Test & Evaluation Specialist to support OPTEVFOR and VX-1. You will lead test planning, M&S, data analysis, and reporting for US Naval systems. This role requires TS/SCI eligibility and extensive T&E experience across planning, execution, and evaluation.

You will develop TEMP comments, design integrated tests, and coordinate with Navy labs, agencies, and contractors to ensure mission success. Strong communication and technical writing are essential.