Test and Evaluation Specialist (Expeditionary/Littoral Warfare)

Core Services Group; Norfolk (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Core Services Group in Norfolk seeks Test and Evaluation Specialists to support OPTEVFOR OT&E efforts for Navy combat systems. You will help plan, execute, analyze, and report on critical tests across USN/USMC and joint programs.

The role requires knowledge of DoD 5000 series, strong leadership, and clear technical writing. Candidate will engage with senior leadership and stakeholders to drive test success at a customer site in Norfolk, VA.

Qualifications

• Active knowledge of Navy/USMC/Air Force operations.
• Bachelor's degree (STEM preferred) or equivalent operational/T&E experience.
• Strong leadership to drive projects to completion.
• Effective communication of analysis to senior leadership.
• Proficient technical writing and reporting skills.
• Strong knowledge of analysis methodologies for complex systems evaluation.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint).

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute 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.

Skills

Leadership

Communication skills

Technical writing

Data analysis

Office software

Education

Bachelor's degree (STEM preferred) or equivalent operational/T&E experience

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 (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 Expeditionary/Littoral/SOF 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