Provides support to the 45 Test Squadron Air Operations C2 Systems Test Flight at Eglin AFB, FL. This support includes:

• Provide system administration and cybersecurity support as a technical advisor on Command, Control, Communications, Computers, Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (C4ISR) systems.
• Provide individual technical support of critical importance. Conduct data analysis and apply knowledge of engineering technology. Tasks include but are not limited to: system installation, system configuration, system maintenance, test and evaluation, sustainment, operations analyses, technical studies, and various support activities including cost/schedule examinations and program/system security comparisons.
• Provide individual technical support of critical importance to the customer. Provide expertise for all activities relating to the integration, and fielding of major C2 systems.
• Lead and participate in tests, evaluations, assessments, and experiments as directed.
• Review, and/or provide comments and recommendations to the program documentation.
• Conduct data analysis and apply knowledge of engineering technology under the direction of engineering staff. These tasks include test and evaluation, test support, logistics, sustainment, operations analyses, technical studies, and various analyses and support activities including program/system security.
• Assist in the development of system requirements, performance measures, test phase entry/exit criteria, analysis of design constraints, functional capabilities, and metrics.
• Support Developmental Test and Evaluation (DT&E), Operational Test (OT), Force Development Evaluation (FDE), Risk Reduction Testing (RRT) and certification for test readiness. Identify deficiencies, verify compliance with specifications and standards, and assess stability of various system configurations.
• Support senior engineers when interacting with System Program Offices, other military services, and development contractors.
• Prepare, execute, review, and analyze test plans, procedures, metrics, and reports throughout the software development life cycle. Develop and write methods of tests, Concept of Operations (CONOPS), test cases, test objectives/procedures, test directives, technical or letter reports, analysis and review of requirements, and other test process documents as required in the conduct of testing.
• Coordinate schedules, pre-and post-test activities, logistics of test planning, and test results.

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Required Skills Required Experience

ONE OF THE FOLLOWING COMBINATIONS IS REQUIRED: Master’s Degree in engineering, computer science, mathematics, or other technical discipline (i.e., CS, EE, AE, ME, etc.) and a minimum of 10 years of technical experience -OR- Bachelor’s degree in a technical discipline and 18 years of technical experience –OR- HS Diploma or Equivalent and 22 years of technical experience.

• Relevant technical experience and knowledge in: the field of agile C4ISR systems, system administration and understanding of installation, configuration, and troubleshooting hardware/software. 
• Comprehension of Open Systems Interconnection (OSI) model.
• DoD IA Technical (IAT) Level 2 certification within 6 months of employment in accordance with DoD 8570.01-M DoD 8570 directives and supplementing AF regulations; AFMAN 33-285 based on position responsibilities.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively on a team and lead/direct the work of others.
• Effective oral and written communications skills.
• Proficiency in the use and integration of MS Office applications.
• Travel within US and worldwide sites.
• US Citizenship required; must be able to obtain/maintain Secret clearance.

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE:

• Prior experience or knowledge of Air Operations Center (AOC) Command and Control (C2) systems such as Joint Air Defense Systems Integrator (JADSI); CENTRIXS; Joint Range Extension (JRE); Theater Battle Management Core System (TBMCS), and Global Command and Control System (GCCS), virtual clients and associate support systems.
• Understanding of development test and evaluation processes, specifically the DoD Acquisition Lifecycle for program development and detailed knowledge of Air Force C2 test methodologies including AFI 99-103.
• Use and integration of programming\scripting languages and applications. 
• Knowledgeable with the system development lifecycle,  architecture, configuration, and security methods.
• Experience with network services and common network protocols and the ability to install and configure network equipment to include software, VPNs, routers, switches, and other physical hardware.
• Knowledge of IT systems analyses and application software concepts, functions, techniques, and capabilities sufficient to evaluate emerging technologies in a development environment.
• Ability to interface with prime contractors developing the system under test (SUT) regarding test objectives, schedules, budgets, and methods of test.

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.