10+ years of experience in systems engineering or operational test and evaluation for DoD or national security missions
Proven skills in requirements discovery and transitioning advanced concepts to operational capabilities
Technical breadth in multi-domain environments such as aerospace, cyber, and command-and-control systems
Experience with technology maturity assessments and capability roadmaps involving GOTS and COTS solutions
Strong interpersonal skills with a focus on building consensus through informal discussions
Active Secret clearance with TS/SCI eligibility
Ability to coordinate across multidisciplinary teams including military and technical staff
Responsibilities
Provide senior contractor support to TRMC test operations as a technical advisor
Build and maintain collaborative relationships with stakeholders across the national security enterprise
Listen to customer challenges to identify core testing and evaluation needs
Develop tailored technical support proposals that evaluate multiple solution paths
Identify capability gaps and recommend strategic innovations for emerging test technologies
Support planning and execution of test activities at various operational sites globally
Conduct technical research and feasibility assessments on test infrastructure and mission architectures
Benefits
Flexible travel schedule averaging 25-50% for stakeholder engagements and site visits
Opportunity to work on cutting-edge technologies in national security
Collaborative work environment with diverse teams across multiple agencies
Access to advanced training and professional development opportunities
Engagement in high-impact projects that influence national defense strategies
Full Job Description
Salary Statement Estimated Starting Salary Range: USD $136,850.00/Yr. - USD $228,100.00/Yr. Salary to be determined by the education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant, internal equity, and alignment with market data.
Description
Providing senior contractor support to TRMC test operations, serving as a trusted technical advisor and requirements engineering liaison across the Department of War (DoW), the Intelligence Community (IC), Combatant Commands (CCMDs), and Service partners
Building and sustaining deep, collaborative relationships through targeted one-on-one engagements and focused, small-group technical discussions with stakeholders across the national security enterprise—from senior executive leaders down to test range technical leads and range operators
Listening deeply to customer challenges to discern core T&E needs, nuanced technical requirements, and capability shortfalls across traditional and novel acquisition programs, emerging operational initiatives, and non-traditional test and experimentation activities
Developing tailored, actionable technical support proposals that evaluate and synthesize multiple solution paths, including:
Leveraging existing TRMC enterprise test infrastructure and capabilities
Integrating existing Service-specific ranges, testbeds, and operational assets
Identifying and onboarding mature, prototype, or emerging commercial vendor solutions when needed to fill near-term needs
Identifying capability gaps requiring technical innovation; formulating strategic recommendations to pilot, experiment with, and mature emerging test technologies from lower Technology Readiness Levels (TRLs) into scalable, fieldable solutions.
Directly support planning and technical execution for test and experimentation activities at range complexes, operational testbeds, non-traditional ranges, and exercise locations globally.
Leading and conducting deep-dive technical research and feasibility assessments on test infrastructure and joint mission architectures; obtaining relevant DoW/IC directives, conducting trade studies, analyzing risks, and authoring executive-level decision documentation
Coordinating cross-agency collaboration and facilitating appropriate classified and unclassified information flow across multi-level security boundaries to enable agile partner integration
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Requirements
Exceptional active listening, interpersonal, and consultative relationship-building skills, with proven success driving consensus through direct, low-overhead stakeholder discussions rather than formal bureaucratic processes
10+ years of progressive experience in systems engineering, requirements analysis, technical program leadership, or operational test and evaluation (T&E) supporting complex DoD, IC, or national security missions
Proven track record in requirements discovery, functional decomposition, system-of-systems architecture, and transitioning advanced concepts from requirements through to operational capabilities
Demonstrated technical breadth across multi-domain environments (e.g., aerospace systems, cyber operations, RF/satellite communications, sensors, or command-and-control systems)
Experience assessing technology maturity (TRL assessments) and architecting capability roadmaps involving government-off-the-shelf (GOTS), commercial-off-the-shelf (COTS), or rapid prototyping solutions
Highly adaptable with a strong capacity to evaluate non-standard projects, unseat ambiguity, and formulate pragmatic, mission-focused technical solutions
Ability to coordinate actions across multidisciplinary teams comprising operational warfighters, military leadership, research scientists, and technical engineering staff
Active Secret clearance with TS/SCI eligibility
Desired Skills
Master’s Degree in Systems Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical discipline
Extensive interagency background across the Intelligence Community and Department of War / Joint Staff / Combatant Commands
Experience in flight testing, satellite/space systems operations, UAV payload/sensor testing, or military intelligence systems integration
Advanced Program Management or Systems Engineering credentials (e.g., Level III PM/SE certification or INCOSE CSEP/ESEP)
Prior military or operational experience supporting joint operational planning, quick reaction capabilities (QRC), or deployment of advanced technical systems into operational field environments
Active TS/SCI Clearance with polygraph (or eligibility to pass a polygraph)
Clearance Information
SRC IS A CONTRACTOR FOR THE U.S. GOVERNMENT, THIS POSITION WILL REQUIRE U.S. CITIZENSHIP AS WELL AS, A U.S. GOVERNMENT SECURITY CLEARANCE AT THE SECRET LEVEL WITHTOP SECRET / SCI ELIGIBILITY
Travel Requirements
Ability and willingness to support a flexible travel schedule (averaging 25–50%) supporting stakeholder engagements, range site visits, and test/experimentation events across domestic and international locations
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