Job Description
Senior Test Engineer, Clearance Required - TS / SCI w / Polygraph
Please note, this position requires all candidates to currently possess an active Top-Secret SCI Clearance with a Polygraph. This position is not an opportunity to be sponsored or nominated for a government security clearance.
The Work :
This contract works to analyze system requirements and concept of operations documents, acquisition plans, and system descriptions to develop evaluation and test plans and procedures, prepare for and conduct the data collection and analysis, and report status and results. Supports the development of Government test and evaluation documentation e.g., Test & Evaluation (T&E) Strategy, Test & Evaluation Master Plan, Event Test Plans, Test Readiness Assessments, and T&E Reports. Works with other test organizations to support T&E program integration. Provides specialized T&E capabilities tailored to system functions, level, maturity, and performance area as assigned in the SOW.
Minimum Qualifications :
- A current Top-Secret / SCI government security clearance with polygraph is required.
- 8 years experience as a TE in programs and contracts of similar scope type and complexity.
- Bachelor's degree in Math, Science, Engineering, Statistics, Engineering Management, or related discipline is required. 4 years of additional TE experience may be substituted for a bachelor's degree.
As a Senior Test Engineer, You Will :
Assist with any or all of the Level 1 tasks as constrained by technical training and previous testing experienceConduct research into and apply knowledge of Government test and evaluation concepts all related engineering acquisition and operations activities as needed to suppo1t the T&E activitiesPlan and Execute Performance AnalysisReview planned acquisition approaches to support T&E schedule alignment with decision maker needs for T&E supportAnalyze performance risk areas to focus T&E planningSpecify, validate, and adapt Modeling and Simulation for T&E useApply Statistical Analysis of variations in performance behavior to characterize confidence in performance estimatesSelect, develop, & use analysis toolsExecute the evaluation plan of data collected by the Testing TaskPlan and Execute Performance Data CollectionPlan program and event level testing for collection of data required for analysis and to synch T&E events with supported decision pointsEstablish and employ Data & Configuration Management capabilitiesSupport Data Authentication group functions; and comply with program Discrepancy Reporting criteria and processesAssess operational and system performance requirements for testability and criticality to frame and prioritize T&E objectives and enable evaluation planningCoordinate with program Systems Engineering (SE) and review T&E-related SE information to leverage functional analysis, system descriptions parameter selection and dependencies, Modeling and Simulation, and initial performance risk assessments to inform evaluation planningAssess operational environments and priorities for evaluation attention and scenario selection, and to coordinate user participation in T&EPlan program and event level risk-tailored performance estimation and analysis of system and operational Effectiveness and Suitability metrics & conditionslevels of T&E include inspection, demonstration paper analysis, survey simulation, and physical testDesign surveys for evaluation of Subject Matter Expert (SE input and user as estimates of performance)Participate in the T&E Working-level Integrated Product Team (WIPT) and / or Integrated Test Team for coordination of evaluation plansProduce Evaluation Plans (metric framework, scenarios / threads, timelines, requirements / T&E cross-walk), Analysis Plans Data Requirements Risk Assessments, Evaluation Reports Status reports; provide input to Government T&E products (e.g., Technology Readiness Assessments, Test & Evaluation Strategy, Test & Evaluation Master Plan, T&E Plans & Procedures and Test Readiness Reports)Design data sampling schemes to optimize the information / resource balance and to control testing uncertaintiesSelect, coordinate. and calibrate Instrumentation, collection and data management tools, targets, and facilitiesEnsure test readiness including training of test event participants re conduct of the event; equipment readiness, and security legal, and privacy compliance arrangementsParticipate in T&E WIPT and / or Integrated Test Team for coordination of data collection plan -Execute Testing and Data Collection per planProduce associated Test Plans, Procedures, and Reports / Briefings, Data Management PlanDefine and provide technical direction and guidance for the Level 1 tasks to the Level 0 and Level 1 TEs assigned to the taskRecommend draft plans and reports from the Level 1 tasks for approval by the task leaderWork directly with the Government sponsor to coordinate task implementationMaintain knowledge of current and evolving agency, national, and international standards applicable to the system development of interestProvide overall leadership of the T&E task and serve as primary liaison to the government for supporting contract coordination and task executionCommunicate issues and solutions to the broader government and contract management structure as requested by LeadershipEnsure the appropriate level of independence of the team from the solution provider to support government management of objectivity riskManage T&E resources and tasks; ensure quality assurance of test processes and productCoordinate and integrate Evaluation and Testing tasks and productsParticipate in T&E WIPT and / or integrated Test Team as needed to ensure proper coordination of T&E activitiesDrive innovation and responsiveness to program changes and evolving T&E status to help manage program risk; develop alternative courses of action, work-arounds, and fall-back positions with a recommended course of action for each risk and monitor and re-evaluate risks at appropriate milestonesWork Site : Greater Ft. Meade, MD area.
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