Interoperability Test & Evaluation Analyst

T-Rex Solutions is seeking to hire a qualified Senior Interoperability Test Engineer to support our DISA JITC TEC II program. This is a brand new effort to support DISA's mission to conduct DODIN operations for the joint warfighter to enable lethality across all warfighting domains in defense of our Nation. DISA provides, operates, and assures command and control and information-sharing capabilities and a globally accessible enterprise information infrastructure in direct support to joint warfighters, national level leaders, and other mission and coalition partners across the full spectrum of military operations.

The Joint Interoperability Test Command (JITC) Test Evaluation and Certification II Services (TEC II) program is a new effort to provide technical solutions for the DOD in support of Test and Evaluation (T&E) services and T&E enabling services. TEC Services are provided to DoD Combatant Commanders/Services/Agencies, federal and state agencies, coalition partners, and commercial entities to aid in the design, development, acquisition, integration, deployment, operational use, and sustainment of new and enhanced IT/National Security System capabilities.

All work is performed on-site at Fort Meade.

If you are interested in supporting a new mission-critical, national defense initiative, apply today!

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for the design and implementation of IOP test planning documentation to determine platform under test (PUT) IOP requirements standards and criteria are met. Documentation to support this effort includes requirements analysis plans, data management analysis plans, and IOP evaluation plans.
• Review applicable PUT requirements documents (e.g., Initial Capabilities Documents (ICDs), Capability Development Documents (CDDs), Capability Production Documents (CPDs), Information Support Plans (ISPs), Test and Evaluation Master Plans (TEMPs), Concept of Operations (CONOPs), etc.) to ensure user requirements and criteria are correctly documented and included early in the T&E planning process.
• Recommend adjustments to the T&E process or detailed procedures to the program manager, program office staff, and other stakeholders.
• Incorporate Design of Experiment (DOE) and Scientific Based Test Design (SBTD) into T&E approaches.
• Ensure IOP test requirements, test scenarios and test scripts adequately cover Key Performance Parameters (KPPs).
• Collect all interoperability related technical data found during T&E events.
• Convene Data Authentication Groups (DAG) to score and authenticate data and investigate the causes of anomalies before the data proceeds further in data management processes.
• Utilize manual data analysis methods and automated test tools to execute assessment of collected data.
• Execute collection of real-time test data, analysis of test results and drafting thorough, accurate, and complete formal test documentation.
• Record all initial findings and document final test results into applicable joint IOP certification reports.
• Ensure T&E reports are written in accordance with current JITC policies and procedures, delivering reports after a thorough administrative and managerial review.
• Ensure full accounting of anomalies and errors found in testing, notifying customers and management.
• Participate in Integrated Product Team (IPT) meetings, Test Concept Briefs (TCBs), Test Readiness Reviews (TRRs), program reviews, teleconferences, and video teleconferences.

Requirements:

• Requires a Doctorate and at least 4 years of experience; a Master’s degree and at least 10 years of experience; or a Bachelor’s and 16 years of experience. The degree must be in a relevant technical curriculum and experience must be related to the job duties.
• Must have an Active Secret security clearance with the ability to obtain a Top Secret
• Requires at least 1 certification in area of specialization
• Operational Test and Evaluation (OT&E) experience is required.
• Familiar with and actively using the Microsoft Office suite.
• Good organizational skills and detail-oriented mindset.
• Able to work independently or as part of a team, self-motivated, proactive team player.
• Excellent communication (oral and written) and critical thinking skills.

Desired Skills:

• Active Top Secret Clearance
• Experience with COMOPTEVFOR, NAVSEA or NAVAIR operational testing is desired.

T-Rex Overview

Established in 1999, T-Rex Solutions, LLC is a proven mid-tier business providing data-centric mission services to the Federal government as it increasingly tries to secure and leverage the power of data. We design, integrate, secure, and deploy advanced technical solutions for our customers so they can efficiently fulfill their critical objectives. T-Rex offers both IT and professional services to numerous Federal agencies and is a leader in providing high quality and innovative solutions in the areas of Cloud and Infrastructure Services, Cyber Security, and Big Data Engineering.

T-Rex is constantly seeking qualified people to join our growing team. We have built a broad client base through our devotion to delivering quality products and customer service, and to do that we need quality individuals. But more than that, we at T-Rex are committed to creating a culture that supports the development of every employee's personal and professional lives. T-Rex has made a commitment to maintain the status of an industry leader in compensation packages and benefits which includes competitive salaries, performance bonuses, training and educational reimbursement, Transamerica 401(k) and Cigna healthcare benefits.

T-Rex is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, family medical history or genetic information, political affiliation, military service, or other non-merit based factors.

In compliance with pay transparency guidelines, the annual base salary range for this position is $130,000 - $151,000. Please note that the salary information is a general guideline only. T-Rex considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate’s work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, as well as market and business considerations when extending an offer.

T-Rex offers a diverse and collaborative work environment, exciting opportunities for professional growth, and generous benefits, including: PTO available to use immediately upon joining (prorated based on start date), paid parental leave, individual and family health, vision, and dental benefits, annual budget for training, professional development and tuition reimbursement, and a 401(k) plan with company match fully vested after 60 days of employment among other benefits.