T&E Contractor Lead: Strategy, Execution & Gov Interface

Saic; Bedford (IN); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

SAIC is seeking an experienced Test and Evaluation (T&E) Contractor Support Lead to oversee the planning, execution, and reporting of T&E activities in support of government programs. The T&E Lead will serve as the primary contractor technical authority for testing and interface with government customers and program offices.

You will lead a contractor test team, develop TEMPs and test strategies, coordinate developmental and operational testing, and ensure data collection, safety, and adherence

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Science, or a related technical field (Master's degree preferred).
• 7–10 years of experience in test and evaluation, systems engineering, or a related discipline, with at least 3–5 years in a contractor support role interfacing with government customers.
• Demonstrated experience leading contractor test teams and managing complex test programs in a government contracting environment.
• Proficiency in developing test documentation, including TEMPs, 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.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a secret level security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee the execution of all contractor-supported test events, including ground, laboratory, simulation, and field testing.
• Serve as the contractor test director during test events as required and in coordination with government 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 customers.

Skills

Communication skills

Analytical thinking

Test management tools

Data analysis

Security clearance eligibility

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Science or related technical field

Master's degree preferred

Tools

TEMPs development tools

Test measurement equipment

Job description

SAIC is seeking an experienced Test and Evaluation (T&E) Contractor Support Lead to oversee the planning, execution, and reporting of T&E activities in support of government programs. The T&E Lead will serve as the primary contractor technical authority for testing and interface with government customers and program offices.

You will lead a contractor test team, develop TEMPs and test strategies, coordinate developmental and operational testing, and ensure data collection, safety, and adherence