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) and Air Test and Evaluation Squadron ONE (VX-1) in the operational testing of the MH-60R and MH-60S helicopters. This role is critical in the planning, execution, analysis, and reporting of Operational Test and Evaluation (OT&E) and tactics evaluation for U.S. Navy maritime helicopter systems, including upgrades to their sensors, weapons, mission systems, and software.

Key Responsibilities:

Support OT&E of MH-60R/S systems, including test design, integrated testing, operational testing, and tactics exercises

Assist in developing Critical Operational Issues (COIs), the Mission-Based Test Design Framework, test matrices and procedures, and data collection plans, and document them in the Mission-Based Test and Evaluation System (MBTES)

Draft Test and Evaluation Master Plan (TEMP) input and comments, test plan inputs, and Integrated Evaluation Framework (IEF) input per OPTEVFOR policy

Observe flight and ground test events, brief test participants on event objectives and data requirements, and collect test data

Perform data reduction and analysis, applying statistical techniques to assess operational effectiveness and suitability

Assist in developing draft Blue/Gold sheets and test and tactics evaluation reports in OPTEVFOR/VX-1 format

Interface with Navy leadership, program offices, laboratories, and other stakeholders on test plans and results

Prepare monthly status reports and trip reports, and attend program review meetings

Ensure compliance with the DoD 5000 series, OPNAVINST 5000.42 series, SECNAVINST 5000 series, and OPTEVFORINST 3980.2 (OT&E Manual)

Required Qualifications:

U.S. citizenship

Current Navy or Marine Corps aviation operations knowledge, with knowledge of or experience with Naval helicopter programs

Bachelor’s degree (STEM preferred) or equivalent operational/T&E experience

Demonstrated T&E experience such as IEF development, test plan development, test execution, test analysis and reporting, and M&S support

Strong knowledge of analysis methodologies applied to complex systems evaluation

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

Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Project, PowerPoint)

Preferred Qualifications:

4+ years of military T&E experience

5+ years of MH-60R/MH-60S mission execution as aircrew or maintenance personnel (2+ years at senior enlisted/Department Head level)

Weapons and Tactics Instructor (WTI) or equivalent warfare qualification

Prior OPTEVFOR/VX-1 experience or OPTEVFOR training (e.g., OTD Basic Course, MBTES, Blue & Gold Sheet Writing)

Defense Acquisition Workforce Improvement Act (DAWIA) Foundational T&E Certification

Location:

Air Test and Evaluation Squadron ONE (VX-1), NAS Patuxent River, MD

Occasional CONUS and OCONUS travel, including at-sea locations, in support of test events

Security Requirements:

U.S. citizenship required; eligible for Secret clearance at time of award; TS/SCI eligibility preferred (may be required on individual task orders)