Test Engineer - Level 3

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At CTI, you’ll be at the center of an award-winning corporate culture, breaking technological barriers and solving real-world problems for our federal government customers. We are committed to hiring the best of the best, and in return, we offer a world-class, truly unique employee experience that is rare within our industry.

If you’re a technical changemaker with a passion for Cyber Operations, Cloud and Data Analytics, or Engineering, we’re looking for you! Love what you do AND where you work - alongside a supportive, innovative team of like-minded individuals. After all, we know that your best work happens when you live your best life, and we do everything we can to make that possible. Are you ready for your best career move? Intel Agency polygraph is strongly preferred.

Due to federal contract requirements, U.S. citizenship and an active TS/SCI security clearance is required for the position.

As a Test Engineer you will analyze system requirements and concept of operations documents, acquisition plans, and system descriptions to develop evaluation and test plans and procedures, prepare for and conduct the data collection and analysis, and report status and results. You'll be supporting the development of Government test and evaluation documentation e.g., Test & Evaluation (T&E) Strategy, Test & Evaluation Master Plan, Event Test Plans, Test Readiness Assessments, and T&E Reports. You'll collaborate with other test organizations to support T&E program integration and provide specialized T&E capabilities tailored to system functions, level, maturity, and performance area as assigned in the SOW.

Basic Qualifications:

• Active TS/SCI security clearance with polygraph required.
• Eight (8) years' experience as a TE in programs and contracts of similar scope type and complexity is required.
• Bachelor's degree in Math, Science, Engineering, Statistics, Engineering Management or related discipline from an accredited college or w1iversity is required.
• Four (4) years of additional TE experience may be substituted for a bachelor' s degree.

Capabilities:

•  Assist with any or all of the Level 1 tasks as constrained by technical training and previous testing experience
• Conduct research into and apply knowledge of Government test and evaluation concepts all related engineering acquisition and operations activities as needed to suppo1t the T&E activities
• Plan and Execute Performance Analysis
• Review planned acquisition approaches to support T&B schedule alignment with decision maker needs for T&E support
• Analyze performance risk areas to focus T&B planning
• Specify, validate, and adapt Modeling and Simulation for T&E use
• Apply Statistical Analysis of variations in performance behavior to characterize confidence in performance estimates
• Select, develop, & use analysis tools
• Execute the evaluation plan of data collected by the Testing Task
• Plan and Execute Performance Data Collection
• Plan program and event level testing for collection of data required for analysis and to synch T&E events with supported decision points
• Establish and employ Data & Configuration Management capabilities
• Support Data Authentication group functions; and comply with program Discrepancy Reporting criteria and processes
• Assess operational and system performance requirements for testability and criticality to frame and prioritize T&E objectives and enable evaluation planning
• Coordinate with program Systems Engineering (SE) and review T&E-related SE information to leverage functional analysis, system descriptions parameter selection and dependencies, Modeling and Simulation, and initial performance risk assessments to inform evaluation planning
• Assess operational environments and priorities for evaluation attention and scenario selection, and to coordinate user participation in T&E
• Plan program and event level risk-tailored performance estimation and analysis of system and operational Effectiveness and Suitability metrics & conditions· levels of T&E include inspection, demonstration paper analysis, survey simulation, and physical test
• Design surveys for evaluation of Subject Matter Expert (SE input and user as estimates of performance)
• Participate in the T&E Working-level Integrated Product Team (WIPT) and/or Integrated Test Team for coordination of evaluation plans
• Produce Evaluation Plans (metric framework, scenarios/threads, timelines, requirements/T&E cross-walk), Analysis Plans Data Requirements Risk Assessments, Evaluation Reports Status reports; provide input to Government T&E products (e.g., Technology Readiness Assessments, Test & Evaluation Strategy, Test & Evaluation Master Plan, T&E Plans & Procedures and Test Readiness Reports)
• Design data sampling schemes to optimize the information/resource balance and to control testing uncertainties
• Select, coordinate, and calibrate Instrumentation, collection and data management tools, targets, and facilities
• Ensure test readiness including training of test event participants re conduct of the event; equipment readiness, and security legal, and privacy compliance arrangements
• Participate in T&E WIPT and/or Integrated Test Team for coordination of data collection plan - Execute Testing and Data Collection per plan
• Produce associated Test Plans, Procedures, and Reports /Briefings, Data Management Plan
• Define and provide technical direction and guidance for the Level 1 tasks to the Level 0 and Level 1 TEs assigned to the task
• Recommend draft plans and reports from the Level 1 tasks for approval by the task leader
• Work directly with the Government sponsor to coordinate task implementation
• Maintain knowledge of current and evolving agency, national, and international standards applicable to the system development of interest
• Provide overall leadership of the T&E task and serve as primary liaison to the government for supporting contract coordination and task execution
• Communicate issues and solutions to the broader government and contract management structure as requested by Leadership
• Ensure the appropriate level of independence of the team from the solution provider to support government management of objectivity risk
• Manage T&E resources and tasks; ensure quality assurance of test processes and product
• Coordinate and integrate Evaluation and Testing tasks and products
• Participate in T&E WIPT and /or integrated Test Team as needed to ensure proper coordination of T&E activities
• Drive innovation and responsiveness to program changes and evolving T&E status to help manage program risk; develop alternative courses of action, work-arounds, and fall-back positions with a recommended course of action for each risk and monitor and re-evaluate risks at appropriate milestones

The benefits package:

• Affordable healthcare options with 80% employer paid premium PLUS a company-funded HSA

• Dental insurance with 100% employer paid premium

• Vision with 80% employer paid premium

• Employer paid Life insurance 100%

• Employer paid Short-term and Long-term disability 100%

• Annual training, continued education, and professional memberships reimbursement

• Unlimited access to Red Hat Enterprise Linux, AWS, and NetApp training and accreditation

• Annual reimbursement for technology i.e. phones, computers, printers, etc...

• 401(k) with company match up to 5% with 100% immediate vesting (after 90 days of employment)

The environment and perks:

• Professional development investment and paid time off for training

• Contract and work locations in Maryland, Virginia, Colorado, Texas, Utah, California, Florida and Hawaii.

• Team building events throughout the year such as Destination Family Events, Holiday Party, Monthly Get-Togethers

• Leadership Team engagement and mentorship

• Performance Recognition Program

• Unlimited complimentary branded apparel

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