Interoperability Test and Evaluation Specialist

At Agile Defense, we believe that proactive measures shape success, and addressing new challenges requires innovative solutions.

Our mission is to foster adaptive innovation to support our nation's critical operations through the seamless integration of cutting-edge technologies, exceptional talent, and unmatched agility—anchored in speed, flexibility, and creativity to enhance and safeguard our nation's essential interests.

Requisition #: 232

Job Title: Interoperability Test and Evaluation Specialist

Location: Fort Meade, Maryland

Clearance Level: Active DoD - Top Secret SCI

Required Certification(s):

• Requires at least 1 certification in area of specialization.

SUMMARY

The Joint Interoperability Test Command (JITC) Test Evaluation and Certification II Services (TEC II) contract delivers technical solutions for the Department of Defense, focusing on Test and Evaluation (T&E) services and enabling functions.

JITC's service requirements are organized into the following categories: T&E Performance Requirements, T&E Capability Management Requirements, T&E Capability Requirements, and Overarching Contract and Task Order (TO) Requirements.

TEC Services are provided to DoD Combatant Commanders, Services, Agencies, federal and state organizations, coalition partners, and commercial entities to assist in the design, development, acquisition, integration, deployment, operational use, and maintenance of new and enhanced Information Technology/National Security System capabilities.

JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Design and implement interoperability test planning documentation to verify that platform under test (PUT) interoperability requirements standards and criteria are fulfilled. This includes creating requirements analysis plans, data management analysis plans, and interoperability evaluation plans.
• Review relevant PUT requirements documents (e.g., Initial Capabilities Documents, Capability Development Documents, Capability Production Documents, Information Support Plans, Test and Evaluation Master Plans, Concept of Operations, etc.) to ensure user requirements and criteria are accurately documented and integrated early in the T&E planning process.
• Propose modifications to the T&E process or detailed procedures to program managers, program office staff, and other stakeholders.
• Integrate Design of Experiment (DOE) and Scientific Based Test Design (SBTD) into T&E methodologies.
• Ensure interoperability test requirements, scenarios, and scripts comprehensively address Key Performance Parameters (KPPs).
• Gather all interoperability-related technical data collected during T&E events.
• Organize Data Authentication Groups (DAG) to evaluate and authenticate data and investigate anomalies before the data advances in management processes.
• Utilize both manual data analysis techniques and automated testing tools to assess collected data.
• Conduct real-time data collection, analyze test outcomes, and prepare thorough, accurate, and complete formal test documentation.
• Document initial findings and finalize test results in applicable joint interoperability certification reports.
• Ensure T&E reports comply with current JITC policies and procedures, delivering reports after comprehensive administrative and managerial review.
• Maintain a complete record of anomalies and errors identified during testing, notifying stakeholders as necessary.
• Participate in Integrated Product Team (IPT) meetings, Test Concept Briefs (TCBs), Test Readiness Reviews (TRRs), program reviews, teleconferences, and video teleconferences.

QUALIFICATIONS

Required Certifications

• This position requires an active Secret security clearance upon hire with the capability to obtain and sustain a Top Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information clearance. Current TS/SCI is preferred.
• Requires at least 1 certification in area of specialization.

Education, Background, and Years of Experience

Requires a bachelor's degree with a minimum of 2 years of experience; or an Associate's degree with at least 4 years of experience; or 6 years of relevant experience. One year of experience may be substituted by 15 semester hours completed towards a Master's degree. Additional certifications in the area of specialization may substitute for experience, subject to variation by certification. The degree must be in a relevant technical field, and experience must relate to the job duties.

ADDITIONAL SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS

Required Skills

• Operational Test and Evaluation (OT&E) experience is essential.
• Proficient in using the Microsoft Office suite.

Preferred Skills

• Experience with COMOPTEVFOR, NAVSEA, or NAVAIR operational testing is advantageous.
• Strong communication skills, including verbal, written, and presentation abilities, with the capacity to articulate complex issues clearly and concisely.
• Attention to detail in creating, reviewing, and editing requirements, specifications, test plans, and recommendations related to proposed solutions.
• Ability to quickly grasp new concepts and apply them accurately in a dynamic environment while organizing work to meet established timelines.
• Capacity to collaborate effectively with senior management, cross-functional teams, internal/external customers, and end-users.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Environmental Conditions

• Contractor site with minimal travel possible. Occasional off-hours work may be required to support releases and outages. General office environment. Work is primarily sedentary but may involve standing and walking for short periods. The working environment is generally favorable, although this position requires physical presence aboard US Navy/US Naval Ship vessels during operations to support test activities as part of the underway Interoperability Test Team.

Strength Demands

• Sedentary - 10 lbs. Maximum lifting, occasional lift/carry of small articles. Some occasional walking or standing may be required.

Physical Requirements

• Stand or Sit; Walk; Repetitive Motion; Use Hands / Fingers to Handle or Feel; Stoop, Kneel, Crouch, or Crawl; See; Push or Pull; Climb (stairs, ladders) or Balance (ascend / descend, work atop, traverse).

At Agile Defense, our employees are our top priority, and the significance we place on our culture is fundamental. Our culture is vibrant and evolving, yet it remains true to its roots. Here, you are valued as a family member, and we believe that together we can achieve remarkable outcomes.

Agile Defense has experienced significant success in recent years, thanks to our employees and the culture we cultivate together.

What defines us as Agile? We refer to it as the 6Hs, the values that shape our culture and guide our actions.

These values infuse vibrancy, integrity, and a relentless work ethic into advancing the most critical national security and civilian missions. It's how we approach our work every day. It's our identity.

Happy - Be Infectious.

Happiness fosters a positive and connected environment where motivation and satisfaction significantly impact our endeavors.

Helpful - Be Supportive.

Being helpful is the cornerstone of teamwork, resulting in a collaborative atmosphere where collective success is celebrated.

Honest - Be Trustworthy.

Honesty guides our actions, ensuring transparent communication and ethical conduct, essential to our identity and the complex domains we support.

Humble - Be Grounded.

Success is a collective effort; humility fosters mutual respect, encouraging open communication and a willingness to learn from one another.

Hungry - Be Eager.

Our drive for excellence fuels an insatiable desire for innovation and continuous improvement, propelling us forward in the face of new challenges.

Hustle - Be Driven.

Hustle reflects our unwavering work ethic, where each of us is committed to going above and beyond to advance the mission and achieve success.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or discriminate against employees or applicants based on inquiries about, discussions of, or disclosures regarding their own pay or that of another employee or applicant.

However, employees with access to compensation information as part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals without access to that information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to provide information.

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