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95000 - 120000 per year
Unspecified
Dahlgren, VA (On-Site/Office)
The Test Specialist is responsible for providing direct support to the Naval Information Warfare Center (NIWC) Pacific as a Command-and-Control Processor (C2P) and Tactical Data Link (TDL) Subject Matter Expert (SME). They will play a role in achieving the organizations goals by routinely performing C2P systems hardware and software integration, test support, and as required system engineering activities. This position will directly impact US Navy mission and operational readiness through application of expertise during Combat System (CS) test & evaluation efforts including, TDL certification (Navy & Joint), acceptance, readiness, final qualification, stress, endurance, engineering, and integration.
CORE FUNCTIONS / JOB DUITES
Ability to perform the following, with some supervision:
Set up, operate, and tear down the test architecture of various systems and sub-systems.
Execute test procedures, analysis of test results, and generate final test documentation.
Generate test scripts within systems to support execution of test procedures.
Participate in the development of Test Plans and Test Procedures. This includes identifying test objectives and determining methods of evaluation.
Decompose test requirements from various systems and interface specifications to test specific capabilities of a system.
Apply standard troubleshooting techniques and utilize common data analysis tools to support the validation, root-cause and troubleshooting of issues observed or documented during testing.
Participate in generating required test reports and/or Trouble Report Retest Status (TRRS) and provide to the Project Lead.
Participate in data collection, preliminary data analysis, data removal, data transfer, provide any data analysis information for Test Observation Reports (TORs), and reach back support, as needed.
Support in the training of junior members of the team.
Periodically stand-in as Event Lead to support during testing or may lead a small team.
SKILLS & ABILITIES
Minimum of three (3) years and basic knowledge of:
Common terminology within the scope of the program. This includes accurately utilizing terminology while communicating verbally or written.
Test and Evaluation Methodologies
Technical Writing
Troubleshooting
Standard computer-based business tools (including but not limited to Microsoft Word, Excel and Power Point)
Data collection and plan development, to support analysis objectives. This includes the development of data logs, matrices and tables to support in assessing the effort.
Comprehensive familiarity with Military Standards (MIL-STD) for TDLs including MIL-STD-6011, 6016, 6020, and 3011.
EDUCATION & CERTIFICATIONS
GED and/or equivalent years of experience
TYPICAL WORKING CONDITIONS
General office environment
Computer/Equipment lab
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
May be expected to lift up to 25 lbs
Frequent use of keyboard and typing
Frequent sitting and standing
WORK SCHEDULE
5/40
The ability to work non-standard work hours and schedules in support of project requirements.
PAY RANGE
$95,000.00 to $ $120,000.00 annually, DOE
U.S. Citizenship is Required
SECURITY CLEARANCE
Candidates must have an active clearance OR the ability to obtain a US Government security clearance and will be subject to a US security background investigation (i.e. favorable background investigation / credit score). Additional eligibility requirements for access to various levels of classified information may also be required. An active security clearance is highly desirable.
Tactical Engineering & Analysis, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Minority/Female/Disability/Protected Veteran Employer
CORE FUNCTIONS / JOB DUITES
Ability to perform the following, with some supervision:
Set up, operate, and tear down the test architecture of various systems and sub-systems.
Execute test procedures, analysis of test results, and generate final test documentation.
Generate test scripts within systems to support execution of test procedures.
Participate in the development of Test Plans and Test Procedures. This includes identifying test objectives and determining methods of evaluation.
Decompose test requirements from various systems and interface specifications to test specific capabilities of a system.
Apply standard troubleshooting techniques and utilize common data analysis tools to support the validation, root-cause and troubleshooting of issues observed or documented during testing.
Participate in generating required test reports and/or Trouble Report Retest Status (TRRS) and provide to the Project Lead.
Participate in data collection, preliminary data analysis, data removal, data transfer, provide any data analysis information for Test Observation Reports (TORs), and reach back support, as needed.
Support in the training of junior members of the team.
Periodically stand-in as Event Lead to support during testing or may lead a small team.
SKILLS & ABILITIES
Minimum of three (3) years and basic knowledge of:
Common terminology within the scope of the program. This includes accurately utilizing terminology while communicating verbally or written.
Test and Evaluation Methodologies
Technical Writing
Troubleshooting
Standard computer-based business tools (including but not limited to Microsoft Word, Excel and Power Point)
Data collection and plan development, to support analysis objectives. This includes the development of data logs, matrices and tables to support in assessing the effort.
Comprehensive familiarity with Military Standards (MIL-STD) for TDLs including MIL-STD-6011, 6016, 6020, and 3011.
EDUCATION & CERTIFICATIONS
GED and/or equivalent years of experience
TYPICAL WORKING CONDITIONS
General office environment
Computer/Equipment lab
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
May be expected to lift up to 25 lbs
Frequent use of keyboard and typing
Frequent sitting and standing
WORK SCHEDULE
5/40
The ability to work non-standard work hours and schedules in support of project requirements.
PAY RANGE
$95,000.00 to $ $120,000.00 annually, DOE
U.S. Citizenship is Required
SECURITY CLEARANCE
Candidates must have an active clearance OR the ability to obtain a US Government security clearance and will be subject to a US security background investigation (i.e. favorable background investigation / credit score). Additional eligibility requirements for access to various levels of classified information may also be required. An active security clearance is highly desirable.
Tactical Engineering & Analysis, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Minority/Female/Disability/Protected Veteran Employer
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