Test and Evaluation Specialist (Surface Warfare)

Core Services Group, Inc.; Virginia Beach (VA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Core Services Group, Inc. is seeking Test and Evaluation Specialists to support the U.S. Navy OT&E Force. You will help plan, execute, analyze, and report OT&E for combat systems and joint programs.

Responsibilities include developing evaluation frameworks, leading test cycles, and coordinating with Navy leadership. Requires STEM degree and Navy environment experience; TS/SCI preferred, Secret clearance eligible.

Qualifications

• Experience with US Navy ships, combat systems, and surface operations.
• Ability to develop OT&E plans and report results to leadership.
• Strong written and verbal communication for high‑level briefs.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute OT&E programs for USN and Joint systems.
• Lead test planning, execution, data analysis, and reporting.
• Coordinate with cross‑functional teams and Navy stakeholders.
• Ensure compliance with DoD 5000 series and Navy instructions.
• Support accreditation for modeling and simulation efforts.

Skills

OT&E program management

leadership

effective communication

technical writing

data analysis

MS Office proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in STEM or related field

DAWIA T&E certification (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 (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 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 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 experience with USN ships, combat systems, weapon systems, and surface ship operations.
• 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 Surface 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