Senior Test & Evaluation Lead - Maritime Interoperability

Dobbs Defense Solutions, LLC

$145K — $147K *
Aerospace & Defense
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Doctorate with 4 years, Master's with 10 years, or Bachelor's with 16 years in a relevant field.
  • Experience in DoD acquisition developmental/operational testing.
  • Experience in systems integration and interoperability evaluation.
  • Related certifications may substitute for 1 year of experience.
  • Strong background in technical documentation and test planning.

Responsibilities

  • Design and implement IOP test planning documentation for system requirements.
  • Review SUT requirements documents to ensure user criteria are included early in T&E planning.
  • Ensure test requirements and scenarios cover Key Performance Parameters (KPPs).
  • Develop and maintain data collection and management processes.
  • Assist in real-time data collection and analysis during test events.

Benefits

  • Working in a classified government environment, contributing directly to national defense.
  • High-impact leadership role focused on warfighter readiness.
  • Collaboration with various technical experts in the field of defense.
  • Strong emphasis on professional development and certification opportunities.
  • Potential relocation options available for candidates.
Full Job Description
Job Description:
Dobbs Defense Solutions is supporting mission-critical interoperability testing efforts that ensure U.S. Navy and Joint Force systems communicate effectively in operational environments. This position directly supports warfighter readiness through the planning, execution, and evaluation of complex DoD interoperability and test events.

We are seeking an experienced Senior Test & Evaluation (T&E) Lead to support Maritime Interoperability (IOP) programs within a classified government environment. This is a high-impact leadership opportunity for a candidate with strong experience in DoD testing, systems integration, operational testing, and interoperability evaluation.
Duties:
  • Responsible for the design and implementation of IOP test planning documentation to determine system under test (SUT) IOP requirements standards and criteria are met. Documentation to support this effort includes requirements analysis plans, data management analysis plans, and IOP evaluation plans.
  • Review applicable SUT requirements documents (e.g., Initial Capabilities Documents (ICDs), Capability Development Documents (CDDs), Capability Production Documents (CPDs), Information Support Plans (ISPs), Test and Evaluation Master Plans (TEMPs), Concept of Operations (CONOPs), etc.) to ensure user requirements and criteria are correctly documented and included early in the T&E planning process.
  • Ensure IOP test requirements, test scenarios and test scripts adequately cover Key Performance Parameters (KPPs).
  • Responsible for developing and maintaining data collection and data management processes.
  • Assist the IOP T&E Event Director in collection of real-time test data, analysis of test results and drafting thorough, accurate, and complete formal test documentation.
Qualifications:
Required Education and Experience:
  • Requires a Doctorate and at least 4 years of experience; a Master's degree and at least 10 years of experience; or a Bachelor's and 16 years of experience. The degree must be in a relevant technical curriculum and experience must be related to the job duties. Relevant technical degrees include the following, though the Government may consider other curriculums, various engineering and science disciplines, Physics, Operations Research, Computer Science, and Mathematics.
  • Related certifications in the area of specialization may be substituted for 1 year of experience.
  • Experience with DoD acquisition developmental/operational testing.
Working Environment:
On-site

Required Clearance:
Top Secret

Salary Range:
Pay range information will be disclosed consistent with applicable state and local pay transparency laws once available. For this position, the anticipated salary range is $145,500.00-$147,000.00 annually, depending on experience, qualifications, and overall fit for the role. Relocation options are available.

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