Test & Evaluation (T&E) Subject Matter Expert — Cyber

The Powell Consulting Group; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

The Powell Consulting Group (PCG) in the DC metro area is seeking a full-time Test & Evaluation (T&E) Subject Matter Expert- Cyber for a contract supporting the DHS Science and Technology mission. The role focuses on cyber resilience, cybersecurity testing, and T&E advisory leadership.

Candidate will review TEMPs, support WIPTs, and contribute to determining cyber risk mitigations while enabling program milestones and security compliance.

Qualifications

• Extensive T&E experience in cyber security testing across IT/OT/cloud.
• Ability to draft and review TEMPs and security testing strategies.
• Experience teaching T&E topics to DHS/DHS partners.

Responsibilities

• Provide operational T&E expertise across cyber security and resilience tasks.
• Support government T&E division lead with technical advisory duties.
• Review program documents for cybersecurity requirements and testing strategies.
• Teach cyber resilience T&E topics in workshops.

Skills

Cyber testing expertise

T&E leadership

Technical writing

Teaching cyber T&E topics

Security testing methodologies

Education

DAU or DHS Level III T&E Certification or equivalent

Tools

NIST SP 800-53

Job description

Powell Consulting Group (PCG) in the DC metro area, is looking to hire a full-time Test & Evaluation (T&E) Subject Matter Expert- Cyber for a contract supporting the Department of Homeland Security's Science and Technology mission. This position receives a competitive salary and excellent benefits, including medical, dental, vision, short- and long-term disability, a 401(k) plan, and more.

ABOUT THE POWELL CONSULTING GROUP (PCG)

We are a small business dedicated to helping our clients achieve synergy between their human and technical systems. Operating under our parent name of Powell & Reese Inc., we have provided cutting-edge organizational development, systems engineering, and training services to government entities, healthcare organizations, non-profit organizations, and private-sector corporations since 1986. We bring a potent mix of the highest caliber talent coupled with years of operational and program management experience to help organizations succeed.

We value excellence, hard work, and integrity. To hire and retain people who share these values, we offer competitive wages and benefits, as well as a dynamic and challenging work environment.

KEY ROLE

Provide operational Test and Evaluation (T&E) expertise across a wide range of activities and missions supporting cyber security and cyber resilience, including requirements review, test planning, test execution, data management, and test reporting, with a strong focus on assessing the confidentiality, integrity, and availability (CIA) of systems and data against cyber threats. Perform T&E technical analysis on a multi-disciplinary team, providing technical advisory support and oversight to the Government T&E division lead, with a focus on cyber systems, industrial control systems (ICS), operational technology (OT) security, Cyber Table Top exercises (CTT), Cooperative Vulnerability and Penetration Assessment (CVPA) testing, and Adversarial Assessments (AA). Analyze and provide input to Test and Evaluation Master Plans (TEMPs), with an emphasis on cyber resilience, security controls validation (e.g., NIST SP 800-53), and compliance with cybersecurity regulations. Work with Government clients on T&E Working‑Level Integrated Product Teams (WIPTs) to establish and monitor program execution toward milestones, key events, and significant accomplishment criteria, while identifying and mitigating cyber risks throughout the system lifecycle. Review and provide feedback on acquisition program documents such as the Mission Needs Statement, Operational Requirements Document, Concept of Operations, and TEMP, specifically addressing cybersecurity requirements, threat modeling, and security testing strategies. Provide cyber resilience testing input and updates to cyber resilience guidebooks, Letters of Assessment, and other T&E documents. Teach cyber resilience T&E topics in DHS T&E workshops or classes.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

• Over 15 years of Test and Evaluation experience, or 10 years with an advanced degree, with a significant portion dedicated to cybersecurity testing and evaluation of complex IT, OT, and cloud-based systems
• Experience with cyber resilience testing methodologies, including Cyber Table Tops (CTT), Cooperative Vulnerability and Penetration Assessments (CVPA), and Adversarial Assessments (AA)
• Experience working on a DoD or DHS acquisition program performing cyber resilience testing
• Ability to teach T&E topics, particularly in cybersecurity testing methodologies (Cyber Table Tops, Adversarial Assessment, cyber attack methods, and cyber threats)
• Technical writing experience, with the ability to document complex cybersecurity test plans, penetration test reports, vulnerability assessment findings, and mitigation recommendations
• Defense Acquisition University (DAU) or DHS Level III Test and Evaluation Certification or equivalency, or the ability to complete equivalent training during the initial period of employment
• Secret clearance and DHS Suitability

ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience with DHS acquisition policy and the DHS systems engineering lifecycle
• Experience with cybersecurity frameworks (e.g., NIST Cybersecurity Framework, ISO 27001), red teaming, and blue teaming methodologies
• Experience assessing industrial control systems (ICS) and operational technology (OT) security
• Knowledge of NIST SP 800-53 security controls validation
• Ability to pay strict attention to detail
• Possession of excellent organizational skills
• Possession of excellent verbal and written communication skills

CLEARANCE

Secret clearance and DHS Suitability are required.

Are you able to work with a large government organization and with diverse federal and contractor staff? Do you have above-average verbal and written communication skills? Are you organized and able to prioritize tasks effectively? If so, you might be perfect for this position!

LOCATION: Washington, DC Metro Area (Primarily Remote with Limited Travel)