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Test & Evaluation Specialist III

Agile Defense· Digital Transformation – Test and Evaluation
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Fort Huachuca, AZRegularPosted 5mo ago

About the role

Seeking highly skilled and innovative Test & Evaluation (T&E) Specialists to support critical national-level defense programs. The role focuses on analytical work and conducting developmental and operational testing of IT and National Security Systems to evaluate operational effectiveness, suitability, and survivability in contested environments.

Responsibilities

  • Design, develop, and document overall program T&E strategies.
  • Develop and update core T&E frameworks, including the Analysis Structure, Data Source Matrix, and the Evaluation Framework.
  • Create comprehensive T&E documentation, including Test Plans, operations-based testing scenarios, and scripts to address all specifications and requirements.
  • Author key strategic briefings, such as the Test Concept Brief (TCB) and Operational Test Readiness Review (OTRR).
  • Define and refine Critical Operational Issues (COIs), Measures of Effectiveness (MOE), and Measures of Performance (MOPs) to ensure thorough evaluation.
  • Solicit system requirements and associated operational environments to produce an evaluation approach that supports T&E objectives.
  • Conduct and oversee developmental, operational, interoperability, and standards conformance test events.
  • Execute test procedures using a combination of manual methods and automated test tools.
  • Collect, record, manage, and analyze test data to determine the operational impact of findings and ensure KPPs are covered.
  • Prepare and present T&E plans and reports in accordance with organizational and DoW standards.
  • Translate complex data and test results into evaluative conclusions and recommendations for stakeholders at all levels.
  • Lead and participate in teleconferences, meetings, and working groups.
  • Provide administrative support, including drafting Monthly Status Reports (MSRs) and detailed meeting minutes.
  • For senior roles, lead and direct the work of others, manage test assets and resources, and provide consultation on complex projects.

Qualifications

  • Master’s degree; OR Bachelor’s degree with at least 6 years of experience; OR 10 years of relevant experience. The degree must be in a relevant technical curriculum, and experience must be related to the job duties.
  • Must hold an IAT Level II certification, such as CompTIA Security +, or equivalent certifications required by DoW 8140.01 (e.g., CCNA, CISSP, RHCS).
  • Must have and maintain a Top Secret/SCI clearance and be able to pass a polygraph. This is non-negotiable.

Skills

Required:Analytical skillsTechnical writingT&E process knowledgeKey Management Infrastructure (KMI)Microsoft Office & databases
Last updated Oct 21, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

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