Overview:
We are seeking Test and Evaluation Specialists to provide technical and analytic support to the U.S. Navy’s Operational Test and Evaluation Force VX-1. This role is critical in the planning, execution, analysis, and reporting of Operational Test and Evaluation (OT&E) of U.S. Navy combat systems.
Key Responsibilities:
• Support OT&E of aviation platforms, including test design, integrated testing, operational testing, and tactics exercises.
• Assist in developing Critical Operational Issues (COIs), the Mission-Based Test Design Framework, test matrices and procedures, and data collection plans, and document them in the Mission-Based Test and Evaluation System (MBTES)
• Observe flight and ground test events, brief test participants on event objectives and data requirements, and collect test data
• Perform data reduction and analysis, applying statistical techniques to assess operational effectiveness and suitability
• Assist in developing draft Blue/Gold sheets and test and tactics evaluation reports
• Interface with Navy leadership, program offices, and other stakeholders on test plans and results
• Prepare monthly status reports and trip reports, and attend program review meetings
• Ensure compliance with DoD 5000 series and Navy acquisition instructions
Required Qualifications:
• Current Navy, Marine Corps, Army, or Air Force operations knowledge
• Bachelor's degree (STEM preferred) or equivalent operational/T&E experience
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to drive projects to successful completion
• Effective communication skills to convey analysis results and recommendations to senior leadership
• Proficiency in technical writing and reporting
• Strong knowledge of analysis methodologies applied to complex systems evaluation
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint)
Preferred Qualifications:
• 4+ years of military T&E experience
• 5+ years Aviation Warfare mission execution (2+ years at senior enlisted/DH level)
• Weapons and Tactics Instructor or equivalent warfare qualification
• Defense Acquisition Workforce Improvement Act (DAWIA) Foundational T&E Certification
Location:
• Patuxent River, MD
Security Requirements:
• Eligible for Secret clearance; TS/SCI preferred
Overview
A Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business, Core Services Group was founded in response to an emergent need for robust analytical evaluation of Navy tactical airborne electronic countermeasures systems. Core Services Group combines Naval and Joint Operational Expertise with the rigorous systems engineering methodologies of the Naval Aviation, Nuclear Power and Operational Evaluation communities to deliver quality and extremely cost effective analytical solutions to the Fleet and Systems Commands.
Website
Industry
Defense and Space Manufacturing
Company size
11-50 employees
Includes members with current employer listed as Core Services Group, Inc., including part-time roles.
Headquarters
Virginia Beach, VA
Founded
2009
Specialties
Systems Engineering, Program Management, Operational test and evaluation design and analysis, Operational Support, Readiness Analysis & Reporting, and Doctrine Development
