Test and Evaluation Specialist (Evergreen)

Responsibilities Our Test and Evaluation Specialists support the government with planning, developing, and executing test and evaluation activities for weapons systems and associated equipment across the acquisition lifecycle. They assess system performance, verify requirements, and ensure systems meet operational effectiveness, suitability, and survivability requirements through developmental and operational testing. Support test and evaluation activities across all phases of the DoD acquisition lifecycle (Materiel Solution Analysis through Operations & Support) Develop, review, and coordinate Test and Evaluation documentation, including: Test and Evaluation Master Plans (TEMP) Test Plans, Test Reports, and Evaluation Reports Requirements Verification Matrices (RVM) Plan and support developmental test (DT) and operational test (OT) activities Coordinate with engineering, program management, and operational stakeholders to ensure test objectives align with program requirements Support test event planning, execution, data collection, and analysis Evaluate system performance against requirements, including effectiveness, suitability, and survivability Identify test risks and develop mitigation strategies Support test readiness reviews and milestone reviews Analyze test data and provide recommendations to improve system performance and program outcomes Prepare and deliver test reports, briefings, and decision support materials to leadership Citizenship Must be a U.S. citizen Minimum Required Qualifications Clearance: Secret Education And Experience Journeyman: Associate’s degree and 10 years of relevant experience; OR Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field and 7 years of relevant experience Senior: Associate’s degree and 20 years of relevant experience; OR Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field and 15 years of relevant experience Experience supporting test and evaluation activities within DoD acquisition programs Experience supporting developmental and/or operational test events Preferred Qualifications Clearance: Top Secret (TS) or TS/SCI Certifications DAWIA Level II or III in Test and Evaluation or equivalent Experience Experience supporting AFLCMC or other Air Force acquisition organizations Experience with armament systems (air-to-air, air-to-surface munitions, missiles, or related systems) Experience supporting Foreign Military Sales (FMS) programs Strong knowledge of DoD test and evaluation processes and DoDI 5000 series Experience developing and reviewing TEMP and other test documentation Technical Skills Test planning, execution, and analysis (DT/OT) Requirements verification and validation Test data collection and analysis Familiarity with test tools, instrumentation, and data systems Risk management and mitigation planning Understanding of system performance evaluation and reporting Interpersonal Skills Ability to work independently and as part of a cross-functional team Strong analytical and problem‑solving abilities Excellent written and verbal communication skills Ability to coordinate across engineering, program management, and operational stakeholders Attention to detail and ability to manage competing priorities Location Eglin AFB, FL Travel May be required up to 10–20% depending on program needs Work Environment Onsite Additional Information Final compensation for this position will be determined by various factors such as the Federal Government contract labor categories and contract wage rates, relevant work experience, specific skills and competencies, geographic location, education, and certifications. #J-18808-Ljbffr Odyssey