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Columbia, MD
Top Secret/SCI CI Polygraph
Senior Level Career (10+ yrs experience)
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Cyber Analyst – Test & Evaluation
Columbia, MD
JOB DESCRIPTION
X8 is seeking a Senior Computer Systems Analyst – Cyber Test & Evaluation (T&E) to support cyber capability assessment, systems analysis, and test and evaluation activities for the Cyber National Mission Force (CNMF).
This role analyzes system requirements, workflows, and testing processes to improve cyber capability evaluation, automation, technical standards, and mission readiness. Current responsibilities may evolve as organizational assignments change.
WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING
• Develop, update, and evaluate software engineering standards, specifications, handbooks, and manuals supporting cyber capability development and testing.
• Develop T&E processes, policies, and automated approaches to improve existing testing harnesses and evaluation efficiency.
• Interpret policy documentation and provide technical guidance for specific evaluations.
• Review evaluation results and reports; conduct site visits to external T&E organizations supporting CNMF to audit final reports and document findings.
• Prepare T&E validation reports and guide T&E laboratories and DoD components on proper implementation of applicable TASs.
• Support technical oversight guidance for T&E laboratories supporting CNMF.
• Analyze system requirements, CONOPS, acquisition plans, and system descriptions to develop evaluation and test plans and procedures.
• Plan and conduct data collection and analysis; report evaluation status, findings, and results.
Develop T&E strategies, Test & Evaluation Master Plans, event test plans, Test Readiness Assessments, and T&E reports.
• Provide subject-matter expertise and collaborate with partner organizations to integrate T&E activities based on system functions, maturity, and performance areas.
WHAT REQUIRED SKILLS YOU'LL BRING
• Bachelor’s degree in a related discipline and 10+ years of relevant experience, consistent with the stated labor category.
• Experience analyzing computer systems, user requirements, workflows, and operational processes to recommend improvements.
• Experience with test and evaluation planning, execution, analysis, and technical reporting.
• Ability to interpret technical standards, specifications, policies, and evaluation guidance.
• Experience developing or reviewing formal technical documentation and presenting findings to stakeholders.
WHAT DESIRED SKILLS YOU'LL BRING
• Experience supporting DoD, USCYBERCOM, CNMF, or other mission-oriented cyber organizations.
• Familiarity with cyber capability development, test automation, testing harnesses, and T&E laboratory oversight.
• Experience with CONOPS analysis, T&E Master Plans, readiness assessments, or technical audit activities.
WHY JOIN X8?
• Support meaningful cyber capability test and evaluation activities for a national security mission.
• Collaborate with technical experts and mission stakeholders to improve testing standards and processes.
• Contribute to practical improvements in evaluation quality, automation, and mission outcomes.
MINIMUM CLEARANCE REQUIRED
• Active TS/SCI CI Poly, required.
COMPENSATION
• $140,000+ (depending on education and experience)
• Bonus potential
• 401K Match – 10%
• Paid time off – 24 PTO Days, 13 Holidays
• Medical Benefits – 100% Employee, 80% Dependent, $1000 company paid HSA Contribution
Columbia, MD
JOB DESCRIPTION
X8 is seeking a Senior Computer Systems Analyst – Cyber Test & Evaluation (T&E) to support cyber capability assessment, systems analysis, and test and evaluation activities for the Cyber National Mission Force (CNMF).
This role analyzes system requirements, workflows, and testing processes to improve cyber capability evaluation, automation, technical standards, and mission readiness. Current responsibilities may evolve as organizational assignments change.
WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING
• Develop, update, and evaluate software engineering standards, specifications, handbooks, and manuals supporting cyber capability development and testing.
• Develop T&E processes, policies, and automated approaches to improve existing testing harnesses and evaluation efficiency.
• Interpret policy documentation and provide technical guidance for specific evaluations.
• Review evaluation results and reports; conduct site visits to external T&E organizations supporting CNMF to audit final reports and document findings.
• Prepare T&E validation reports and guide T&E laboratories and DoD components on proper implementation of applicable TASs.
• Support technical oversight guidance for T&E laboratories supporting CNMF.
• Analyze system requirements, CONOPS, acquisition plans, and system descriptions to develop evaluation and test plans and procedures.
• Plan and conduct data collection and analysis; report evaluation status, findings, and results.
Develop T&E strategies, Test & Evaluation Master Plans, event test plans, Test Readiness Assessments, and T&E reports.
• Provide subject-matter expertise and collaborate with partner organizations to integrate T&E activities based on system functions, maturity, and performance areas.
WHAT REQUIRED SKILLS YOU'LL BRING
• Bachelor’s degree in a related discipline and 10+ years of relevant experience, consistent with the stated labor category.
• Experience analyzing computer systems, user requirements, workflows, and operational processes to recommend improvements.
• Experience with test and evaluation planning, execution, analysis, and technical reporting.
• Ability to interpret technical standards, specifications, policies, and evaluation guidance.
• Experience developing or reviewing formal technical documentation and presenting findings to stakeholders.
WHAT DESIRED SKILLS YOU'LL BRING
• Experience supporting DoD, USCYBERCOM, CNMF, or other mission-oriented cyber organizations.
• Familiarity with cyber capability development, test automation, testing harnesses, and T&E laboratory oversight.
• Experience with CONOPS analysis, T&E Master Plans, readiness assessments, or technical audit activities.
WHY JOIN X8?
• Support meaningful cyber capability test and evaluation activities for a national security mission.
• Collaborate with technical experts and mission stakeholders to improve testing standards and processes.
• Contribute to practical improvements in evaluation quality, automation, and mission outcomes.
MINIMUM CLEARANCE REQUIRED
• Active TS/SCI CI Poly, required.
COMPENSATION
• $140,000+ (depending on education and experience)
• Bonus potential
• 401K Match – 10%
• Paid time off – 24 PTO Days, 13 Holidays
• Medical Benefits – 100% Employee, 80% Dependent, $1000 company paid HSA Contribution
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