Test and Evaluation Specialist (Aviation Warfare)

Core Services Group; Norfolk (VA); Vor Ort; USD 80.000 - 100.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A defense contracting company is seeking Test and Evaluation Specialists in Norfolk, Virginia. The role involves supporting the U.S. Navy’s Operational Test and Evaluation Force with responsibilities that include developing comprehensive test programs, conducting evaluations, and ensuring compliance with military regulations. Candidates should have strong leadership and communication skills, a relevant Bachelor's degree, and proficiency in Microsoft Office. Military experience is preferred.

Qualifikationen

• Current knowledge of Navy, Marine Corps, or Air Force operations.
• Bachelors in STEM or equivalent operational/T&E experience.
• Strong leadership skills for project completion.
• Effective communication to convey analysis results.
• Proficiency in technical writing and reporting.
• Knowledge of methodologies for complex systems evaluation.
• Advanced skills in Microsoft Office Suite.

Aufgaben

• Develop and execute OT&E programs for USN, USMC, and Joint systems.
• Conduct Integrated Evaluation Framework and T&E Master Plan development.
• Support cross-functional teams through operational testing cycles.
• Interface with Navy/USMC leadership on test plans and results.
• Conduct accreditation for modeling and simulation efforts.
• Ensure compliance with DoD 5000 series and Navy instructions.

Kenntnisse

Current Navy, Marine Corps, or Air Force operations knowledge

Strong leadership skills

Effective communication skills

Proficiency in technical writing

Strong knowledge of analysis methodologies

Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite

Ausbildung

Bachelor's degree (STEM preferred)

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Jobbeschreibung

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 (OPTEVFOR). 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

• Develop and execute comprehensive OT&E programs for USN, USMC, and Joint systems
• Conduct Integrated Evaluation Framework and T&E Master Plan development, test planning, test execution, data analysis, and test reporting
• Support cross-functional teams through complex operational testing cycles
• Interface with Navy/USMC leadership and program stakeholders on test plans and results
• Conduct accreditation process for modeling and simulation efforts supporting developmental/operational testing
• Ensure compliance with DoD 5000 series and Navy acquisition instructions

Required Qualifications

• Current Navy, Marine Corps, 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

Norfolk, Virginia (customer site)

Security Requirements

Eligible for Secret clearance; TS/SCI preferred