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 VX-1. 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:
- Support OT&E of aviation platforms, including test design, integrated testing, operational testing, and tactics exercises.
- Assist in developing Critical Operational Issues (COIs), the Mission-Based Test Design Framework, test matrices and procedures, and data collection plans, and document them in the Mission-Based Test and Evaluation System (MBTES)
- Observe flight and ground test events, brief test participants on event objectives and data requirements, and collect test data
- Perform data reduction and analysis, applying statistical techniques to assess operational effectiveness and suitability
- Assist in developing draft Blue/Gold sheets and test and tactics evaluation reports
- Interface with Navy leadership, program offices, and other stakeholders on test plans and results
- Prepare monthly status reports and trip reports, and attend program review meetings
- Ensure compliance with DoD 5000 series and Navy acquisition instructions
Required Qualifications:
- Current Navy, Marine Corps, Army, 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 Aviation 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:
Security Requirements:
- Eligible for Secret clearance; TS/SCI preferred