Field Test Liaison

Job Number: R0239825

Field Test Liaison

The Opportunity:

Research and development ( R & D ) is the lifeblood of innovation and progress. Successfully transitioning R & D products from the controlled environment of the lab to dynamic field exercises is cru cia l for validating their real-world applicability and performance. This process helps our clients ensure that groundbreaking technologies are not only theoretically sound, but also practically viable, paving the way for their deployment on mission.

As a Field Exercise Test Engineer, you will support a small team to perform the planning and execution of field test and mission exercises to evaluate Electronic War fare ( EW ) and cyber R & D products. This role will support lab and field tests of EW and cyber sof t war e and hard war e systems, including tasks such as the development of field or lab test plans, procedures, and reports, review of sof t war e and hard war e to understand functionality, communication with client and operational staff to capture requirements or communicate test objectives, and design and construction of test environments to model real-world c ond itions and operational challenges. During an exercise, example tasks include field or exercise logistics, site surveys, site preparation, equipment setup, participant coordination, test procedure execution, and capture of test artifacts. You'll have a daily focus on sof t war e and hard war e tests, development of technical reports, and event preparation. This position is located in Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD.

Join us. The world can't wait.

You Have:

• 3+ years of experience with military operational planning
• Experience with the spectrum management and frequency request process for EW training and operations
• Experience writing test user stories or test objectives
• Knowledge of radio communication protocols
• Knowledge of Radio Frequency ( RF ) propagation, amplifiers, and antennas
• Knowledge of UAS and CUAS operations such as TTPs and fielded solutions
• Ability to coordinate with DoD entities, and collect upcoming or ongoing requirements from the force and translate that to the client
• Ability to travel up to 25% of the time
• Ability to obtain a TS/SCI clearance
• Bachelor's degree in an Engineering field

Nice If You Have:

• 5+ years of experience supporting EW or cyber missions or development activities
• Experience with military operational planning at the Brigade or Division level
• Experience automating test execution of sof t war e and hard war e subsystems
• Experience developing EW or cyber scenarios, or Master Scenario Event Lists ( MSELs ) for DoD exercises
• Experience managing field or exercise logistics
• Experience with tactical communication networks
• TS/SCI clearance

Clearance:

Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information .

Compensation

At Booz Allen, we celebrate your contributions, provide you with opportunities and choices, and support your total well-being. Our offerings include health, life, disability, financial, and retirement benefits, as well as paid leave, professional development, tuition assistance, work-life programs, and dependent care. Our recognition awards program acknowledges employees for exceptional performance and superior demonstration of our values. Full-time and part-time employees working at least 20 hours a week on a regular basis are eligible to participate in Booz Allen's benefit programs. Individuals that do not meet the threshold are only eligible for select offerings, not inclusive of health benefits. We encourage you to learn more about our total benefits by visiting the Resource page on our Careers site and reviewing Our Employee Benefits page.

Salary at Booz Allen is determined by various factors, including but not limited to location, the individual's particular combination of education, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience, as well as contract-specific affordability and organizational requirements. The projected compensation range for this position is $86,900.00 to $198,000.00 (annualized USD). The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position and is just one component of Booz Allen's total compensation package for employees. This posting will close within 90 days from the Posting Date.

Identity Statement

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Candidate AI Usage Policy

AI is a part of our daily work at Booz Allen, and we are committed to the responsible and ethical use of AI tools. However, we want to ensure a fair candidate process based on your own skills and knowledge. As part of this commitment, the use of artificial intelligence (AI) or other tools to assist with responses during interviews (whether in-person or virtual) is prohibited unless permission is explicitly provided.

Work Model

Our people-first culture prioritizes the benefits of collaboration, whether it occurs in person or virtually. To support engagement and effective communication, employees working virtually are generally expected to have their cameras on during meetings.

• Remote: If this position is listed as remote, there may still be occasions when you are required to work in person at a Booz Allen or customer facility.
• Hybrid: If this position is listed as hybrid, you will be expected to work from a Booz Allen facility frequently, in alignment with leadership expectations and the needs of the role. You may also be required to work from or visit a customer facility.
• Onsite: If this position is listed as onsite, work will primarily be performed at a Booz Allen office or customer facility, where employees will collaborate directly with colleagues and customers as required by the role.

Commitment to Non-Discrimination

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, local, or international law.