Test and Evaluation Specialist (Surface Warfare)

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 (OPTEVFOR). 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: • Develop and execute comprehensive OT&E programs for USN and Joint systems
• Conduct Integrated Evaluation Framework and T&E Master Plan development, test planning, test execution, data analysis, and test reporting
• Support cross-functional teams through complex operational testing cycles
• Interface with Navy leadership and program stakeholders on test plans and results
• Conduct accreditation process for modeling and simulation efforts supporting developmental/operational testing
• Ensure compliance with DoD 5000 series and Navy acquisition instructions

Required Qualifications: • Current experience with USN ships, combat systems, weapon systems, and surface ship operations.
• 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 Surface 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: • Norfolk, Virginia (customer site)

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.

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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