Test and Evaluation Specialist

Core Services Group, Inc.; Patuxent Highland (MD); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Core Services Group, Inc. is seeking Test and Evaluation Specialists to support the U.S. Navy’s OT&E Force VX-1.

You will help plan, execute, analyze, and report OT&E of Navy combat systems, including test design, data collection, and analysis. The role requires Navy/DoD operations knowledge, a STEM degree or equivalent experience, and strong leadership with excellent communication and technical writing skills.

Qualifications

• Navy/DoD operations knowledge required.
• Bachelor's degree (STEM preferred) or equivalent T&E experience.
• Strong leadership and ability to drive projects to completion.
• Effective communication of analysis results to senior leadership.
• Proficient in technical writing and reporting.
• Knowledge of analysis methodologies for complex systems.

Responsibilities

• Support OT&E of aviation platforms, including test design and execution.
• Document COIs, MBTES procedures, and data collection plans.
• Observe test events, collect data, and brief participants.
• Perform data reduction and statistical analysis of results.
• Prepare Blue/Gold sheets and evaluation reports.
• Interface with Navy leadership and program offices on plans and results.
• Prepare monthly status and trip reports; attend program reviews.
• Ensure compliance with DoD 5000 series and Navy acquisition instructions.

Skills

Operations knowledge

Leadership

Communication

Technical writing

Analytical methods

MS Office proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree (STEM preferred)

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Overview

We are seeking Test and Evaluation Specialists to provide technical and analytic support to the U.S. Navy’s Operational Test and Evaluation Force VX-1. This role is critical in the planning, execution, analysis, and reporting of Operational Test and Evaluation (OT&E) of U.S. Navy combat systems.

Overview

We are seeking Test and Evaluation Specialists to provide technical and analytic support to the U.S. Navy’s Operational Test and Evaluation Force VX-1. This role is critical in the planning, execution, analysis, and reporting of Operational Test and Evaluation (OT&E) of U.S. Navy combat systems.

Key Responsibilities

• Support OT&E of aviation platforms, including test design, integrated testing, operational testing, and tactics exercises.
• Assist in developing Critical Operational Issues (COIs), the Mission-Based Test Design Framework, test matrices and procedures, and data collection plans, and document them in the Mission-Based Test and Evaluation System (MBTES)
• Observe flight and ground test events, brief test participants on event objectives and data requirements, and collect test data
• Perform data reduction and analysis, applying statistical techniques to assess operational effectiveness and suitability
• Assist in developing draft Blue/Gold sheets and test and tactics evaluation reports
• Interface with Navy leadership, program offices, and other stakeholders on test plans and results
• Prepare monthly status reports and trip reports, and attend program review meetings
• Ensure compliance with DoD 5000 series and Navy acquisition instructions

Required Qualifications

• Current Navy, Marine Corps, Army, or Air Force operations knowledge
• Bachelor's degree (STEM preferred) or equivalent operational/T&E experience
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to drive projects to successful completion
• Effective communication skills to convey analysis results and recommendations to senior leadership
• Proficiency in technical writing and reporting
• Strong knowledge of analysis methodologies applied to complex systems evaluation
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint)

Preferred Qualifications

• 4+ years of military T&E experience
• 5+ years Aviation Warfare mission execution (2+ years at senior enlisted/DH level)
• Weapons and Tactics Instructor or equivalent warfare qualification
• Defense Acquisition Workforce Improvement Act (DAWIA) Foundational T&E Certification

Location

• Patuxent River, MD

Security Requirements

• Eligible for Secret clearance; TS/SCI preferred