Test and Evaluation Specialist III

Vets LLC; Ashburn, Northern (VA, KY); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

VETS in Ashburn, VA is seeking a Test and Evaluation Specialist III to lead ABMS TE&C efforts across CBC2, TOC-L, AC, and related systems. The role involves coordinating government and stakeholder activities, analyzing test data, and delivering structured assessments.

Requires advanced degrees with 4+ years of relevant experience or a Bachelor’s with 6+ years. Excellent communication and strong Office skills are essential. Domestic travel 10–25% may apply.

Qualifications

• Requires advanced degree (Doc/Master) with 4+ years of related experience or a Bachelor’s with 6+ years in a technical field.
• Experience performing DoW-style acquisition testing from planning through final report is required.
• Proficient in translating test data into clear, actionable findings and communicating complex issues clearly.

Responsibilities

• Conduct document reviews to produce Evaluation Frameworks and Data Source Matrices.
• Coordinate and participate in WIPT meetings for ABMS TE&T efforts.
• Serve as primary liaison between Government, participants, and support agencies for test activities.
• Participate in test execution and data collection during tests.
• Analyze results to derive MOP/MOE-driven insights aligned to AS.
• Produce assessments and risk analyses from test data.

Skills

DoW testing experience

Excellent communication

Microsoft Office proficient

Education

Doctorate or Master’s in a relevant technical curriculum

Bachelor’s in a relevant technical curriculum

Tools

JANETT

TIGER

ADSI

BOSS

NSITE

ATC-Gen

STT

Job description

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Test and Evaluation Specialist III

Regular Full-Time

Job Duties & Responsibilities

JITC’s Advanced Battle Management System (ABMS) test specialists perform Joint Interoperability Test, Evaluation and Certification (TE&C) efforts for the ABMS systems: Cloud Based Command and Control (CBC2), Tactical Operations Center - Light (TOC-L), Aerial Connectivity (AC), DAF Integrated Fires Command and Control (DIFC2), Air Base Air Defense System - Missile Defense (ABADS - MD), and Digital Infrastructure (DI). They also perform Operational Test & Evaluation (OT&E) efforts for the DI program. If you have experience operating or testing any of these systems, we have an excellent growth opportunity for you.

• Conduct document reviews of requirements sources to produce an Analysis Structure (AS), comprised of the Evaluation Framework (EF) and Data Source Matrix (DSM), and Test Plans.
• Participate in ABMS Test & Evaluation (T&E) Working-level Integrated Product Team (WIPT) meetings.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for coordinating all test activities between Government representatives, user participants, support agencies, and other relevant stakeholders.
• Participate in test execution to include managing data collection during test.
• Participate in Data Analysis Groups for all test activities
• Analyze test results, turning raw data into meaningful Measure of Performance (MOP)/Measure of Effectiveness (MOE) driven results that align to the AS.
• Produce Quick Look Reports, Joint Interoperability Assessments, Joint Interoperability Certifications/Assessments and Risk Assessments based on data collected during test events.

EDUCATION, BACKGROUND, AND YEARS OF EXPERIENCE

Requires a Doctorate or a Master's degree and at least 4 years of experience; or a Bachelor's degree and at least 6 years of experience. The degree must be in a relevant technical curriculum, and experience must be related to the job duties.

REQUIRED SKILLS

• Demonstrated experience with Department of War (DoW) acquisition developmental/operational testing from initial test planning through delivery of the final test report.
• Excellent communications skills, including verbal, written and presentation skills with the ability to write complex software developer-level issues in a clear, concise, and easily understood manner.
• Familiar with and actively using the Microsoft Office suite.

PREFERRED SKILLS

• Experience with test tools and operational systems such as Joint Analysis Net-centric Evaluation Testing Toolkit (JANETT), Tactical Data Link Integration Exerciser (TIGER), Air Defense Systems Integrator (ADSI), Battlefield Operations Support System (BOSS), Network, System Integration and Test Environment (NSITE), Automated Test Case Generator (ATC-Gen), and Small Tactical Terminal (STT).
• Attention to detail creating, reviewing and editing requirements, specifications, and recommendations related to proposed solutions.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with senior management, cross-functional teams, internal/external customers, and end users.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Contractor site with 10%-25% travel possible. Possible off-hours work to support releases and outages. General office environment. Work is generally sedentary in nature but may require standing and walking for up to 10% of the time. The working environment is generally favorable. Work is generally performed within an office environment, with standard office equipment available.

Strength Demands

Sedentary - 10 lbs. Maximum lifting, occasional lift/carry of small articles. Some occasional walking or standing may be required. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally, and all other sedentary criteria are met.

Physical Requirements

Stand or Sit; Walk; Repetitive Motion; Use Hands / Fingers to Handle or Feel; Stoop, Kneel, Crouch, or Crawl; See; Push or Pull; Climb (stairs, ladders) or Balance (ascend / descend, work atop, traverse).

VETS is an EEO Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, or disability.

VETS is a SBA certified Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB). Based in Ashburn, Virginia, VETS has a Southwest operations office in Sierra Vista, Arizona and contract management sites throughout the United States. VETS supports a growing number of U.S. Government defense and civilian agencies with technology, systems engineering, as well as construction and program management support services.