This position is designated as Key Personnel (not DCWF-designated) and is responsible for overseeing and managing Cyber Operational Test & Evaluation (OT&E) support scheduling. The individual ensures all scheduling activities comply with established Government policies and regulations and that operational schedules are maintained accurately and updated in a timely manner. The role includes active participation in—or leadership of—the development of standard operating procedures (SOPs), best practices, templates, and briefing materials supporting current and future cyber OT&E operations.
Security Clearance Requirement: Active or eligibility for SECRET clearance.
Qualifications
Minimum of five (5) years of experience in operations management and/or scheduling
Demonstrated experience applying quality assurance and quality control (QA/QC) principles and processes
Experience using Microsoft SharePoint, Microsoft Project, and other Microsoft Office applications
Strong computer proficiency with an emphasis on workflow management and spreadsheet analysis
Proven ability to perform detail-oriented work and apply QA/QC standards to final deliverables
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Key Responsibilities
Create, maintain, and manage the OPTEVFOR 01D Operations Schedule, including monitoring and tracking actions related to supported events and meetings, in close coordination with Government personnel
Coordinate scheduling activities, including but not limited to:
Changes and cancellations of test execution requests
Support requests for test planning meetings and other OPTEVFOR 01D-supported meetings
Scheduling of command cyber training in coordination with OPTEVFOR support competencies and warfare divisions
Assignment of Contractor team members to test execution events
Verification of team member availability 60 days prior to test execution
Verification of team member participation in weekly OPTEVFOR warfare division cyber meetings
Updates to the OPTEVFOR 01D execution calendar
Updates to OPTEVFOR 01D leadership briefings related to scheduling and test execution changes
Notification to team members of schedule, assignment, or support changes
Determination of pre-test preparation duration and anticipated post-test support
Identification and communication of scheduling risks or concerns (e.g., team size, execution duration) to Government stakeholders
Coordinate and collaborate with Government and Contractor stakeholders to ensure all scheduling data remains accurate, current, and synchronized
Provide the OPTEVFOR 01D operations schedule to the Government in agreed-upon Government formats, as required
Track Post-Test Iterative Process (PTIP) milestones, including:
Preliminary Data Analysis Working Group (PDAWG)
Data Scoring Board
OPTEVFOR 01D Review Board
DOT&E data deliveries
Critical Operational Issue (COI) Evaluation Working Group (CEWG)
System Evaluation Review Board (SERB)
Executive SERB (ESERB)
Track test planning milestones, including checkpoints, concept of test briefs, test plan review boards, document routing, and required signatures
Provide Contractor Scope of Test estimates and associated funding status to OPTEVFOR 01D Current and Future Operations Officers
Assist with OPTEVFOR workflow processes, as applicable, to improve efficiency and operational visibility