RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Apply knowledge of DoD test and evaluation processes to assist in the designing, planning, execution, analysis and reporting phases of test and evaluation programs (including any applicable FAA certifications and procedures) to assess the performance of aeronautical systems, subsystems, and equipment, as they progress through the various acquisition phases and milestones.
• Review/develop/update applicable program documentation for Test and Evaluation (T&E) management-relevant requirements across the full spectrum of actions required to award weapon system-related contracts to including but not limited to pre-award documentation, development of evaluation criteria, evaluation of contractor proposals, and post-award documentation actions.
• Perform an advisory role, as required, for program source selections on all test and evaluation management related requirements.
• Evaluate the levels of effort, resources, and integration required to develop executable T&E programs and execute the T&E plan.
• Assist in scheduling and securing required test resources in support of project/program office objectives.
• Perform research activities to define minimum test requirements, definition of task scope, and selection of alternatives.
• Prepare, maintain, update, and review the full range of test plans and test-related documentation including but not limited to T&E strategies, test reports, requirements and objectives, for adequacy, specification/performance requirement compliance, conformity with mandatory guidance, and provide recommendations as necessary for improvement.
• Perform material solution analyses leading up to design reviews.
• Assist in the development of draft documentation and presentation materials as requested or necessitated by programmatic limits based on cost, schedule, and performance.
• Review, analyze, and resolve equipment interface problems. Contractor expertise shall be used to support the CCB for aircraft modifications.
• Review, analyze, and identify potential updates to TCTOs, drawings, Engineering Change Orders (ECOs), Illustrated Parts Breakdowns (IPBs), and other applicable aerial target technical data. Shall have experience in conducting engineering studies; developing test procedures, repair capabilities, and maintenance or inspection requirements; and analyzing data from the REMIS and Integrated Maintenance Data System (IMDS).
• Provide data collection assistance and evaluate the data sufficiency. Perform data analysis using Modeling and Simulation (M&S) techniques, models, computer simulations, or other tools/methods as necessary.
• Recommend and assess test data requirements necessary to meet program test objectives within program cost and schedule constraints.
• Use the analysis results to recommend changes in testing techniques, procedures, and/or to identify potential areas for further investigation.

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Required Skills Required Experience

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• MA/MS and twelve (12) years of experience in the respective technical / professional discipline being performed, five (5) years’ experience must be in the DoD -OR-
• BA/BS degree, and fifteen (15) years of experience in the respective technical/professional discipline being performed, five (5) years of experience must be in the DoD -OR-
• Twenty (20) years of directly related experience, eight (8) years of experience must be in the DoD -OR-
• GED, ten (10) years of experience in the respective profession being performed, five (5) years’ experience must be in the DoD.
• Demonstrated test and eval experience
• Must possesses the advanced knowledge, experience and recognized ability to be considered an expert in their technical/professional field, possess the ability to perform tasks and oversee the efforts of junior and journeyman personnel within the technical/professional discipline.
• Will demonstrate advanced knowledge of their technical/professional discipline as well as possess a comprehensive understanding and ability to apply associated standards, procedures and practices in their area of expertise. (Program Office, Enterprise and Staff Level Support interface).
• Must be able to obtain a SECRET clearance; U.S. Citizenship required

Applicant selected will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. COLSA Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer, Minorities/Females/Veterans/Disabled. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin.

+--------------------------------------+--------------------------------------+ | Education and Experience | Associates of arts degree or 1 year | | | of related experience working with | | | youth. | +--------------------------------------+--------------------------------------+ | Certifications, Licenses, | Valid CDL with P endorsement | | Registrations | license; CDL preferred. | +--------------------------------------+--------------------------------------+ | Physical Demands | The physical demands described here | | | are representative of those that | | | must be met by an employee to | | | successfully perform the essential | | | functions of this job.  Reasonable | | | accommodations may be made to enable | | | individuals with disabilities to | | | perform the essential functions.  | | | While performing the duties of this | | | job, the employee is regularly | | | required to talk and listen, sit, | | | stand, and walk; to reach with | | | hands, arms, as well as use hands to | | | finger, handle or feel, to taste and | | | smell.  The employee must be able to | | | occasionally lift and/or move up to | | | 50 pounds.  Specific vision | | | capabilities required by this job | | | include; close, distance and | | | peripheral vision. | +--------------------------------------+--------------------------------------+ | Language Skills | Ability to read, analyze, and | | | interpret general business | | | periodicals, professional journals, | | | technical procedures, and government | | | regulations.  Ability to write | | | reports, business correspondence, | | | and procedure manuals.  Ability to | | | effectively present information and | | | respond to questions from groups of | | | managers, clients, customers and the | | | general public. | +--------------------------------------+--------------------------------------+ | Reasoning Ability | Ability to solve practical problems | | | and deal with a variety of concrete | | | variables in situations where only | | | limited standardization exists.  | | | Ability to interpret a variety of | | | instructions furnished in written, | | | oral, diagram, or schedule form. | +--------------------------------------+--------------------------------------+ | Work Environment | The work environment characteristics | | | described here are representative of | | | what employee encounters while | | | performing the essential functions | | | of this job.  Reasonable | | | accommodations may be made to enable | | | individuals with disabilities to | | | perform the essential functions.  | | | While performing the duties of this | | | job, the employee is occasionally | | | exposed to outdoor weather | | | conditions.  The noise level can | | | vary from moderate to loud. | +--------------------------------------+--------------------------------------+