Position Description & QualificationsIf you love high profile and challenging programing projects supporting the United States Coast Guard (USCG) - Serco has a great opportunity for you! This Test Engineer Position will be on a dynamic team responsible for testing surface programs at our customer site in Norfolk, VA. Bring your expertise and collaborative skills to make an impact towards our national security homeland defense.
Serco supports the USCG in the acquisition of new technology used to defend our nation. Our team reviews acquisition documentation, develops test plans, executes test events, collects and analyzes data, and writes test reports. This includes programs supporting the USCG Operation Test and Evaluation Command (OPTEVFOR).
Must have an active U.S. Department of War (DoW) Secret security clearance.You will be part of a 5-7 -member team that works closely with the customer and other Serco teams to deliver quality test analysis and reports. The team has been supporting Test and Evaluation for over 15 years and has been recognized by both the Navy and DHS for their outstanding contributions.
In this role, you will:
- Perform as the Test and Evaluation Engineer that supports the OPTEVFOR USCG Test Division in the review of acquisition documents, development of complex test plans, execution of operational tests, the reduction and analysis of data, and the writing of test reports.
- Support Operational Test and Evaluation (OT&E) events to provide the OPTEVFOR with an evaluation of the mission capability of the system or service when employed in a realistic, operational environment.
- Support the Operational Test Coordinator in providing a T&E Strategy brief to the Department of Homeland Security Director of T&E for all major acquisition programs under DHS engagement.
- Assists in providing OT&E strategy associated with operational testing and drafting of applicable sections of the TEMP per policy with the T&E Manager and T&E WIPT.
- Provide T&E Concept Briefing on the planned OT&E activity.
- Support development of Test Plan for DOT&E approval, executes test events, collects, and analyzes data, and provides a report on the results.
- Work directly with senior technical personnel, stakeholders, and project managers in the planning and execution of test events.
- Employ existing guidelines and instructions, guidance from higher-level engineers, experience, and independent judgment to plan and accomplish test objectives.
To be successful in this role, you will have:
- An active DoW Secret security clearance.
- A Bachelors degree
- or Associates degree plus 2 additional years
- or High School Diploma/GED plus 10 years of testing experience.
- 2 years of Test and Evaluation experience. 4+ years of USCG, DHS, DoN, or DoD Operational experience in Surface Platforms or as part of the CG-9, USCG, DHS, DoN, or DoD Headquarters staff OR at least ten (10) years of USCG operational experience in Surface Platforms and Operations.
- Successfully completed the necessary requirements to hold either a Department of Defense (DoD) or Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Certified Acquisition Professional certificate for Test & Evaluation Manager Level I
- At least three (3) years working on the development of Integrated Evaluation Frameworks (IEFs), Test Plans, and Final Reports, in direct support of Operational Testing of USCG, DHS, DoN, or DoD Level 1 Acquisitions.
- To be proficient in technical writing.
- To be proficient with MS-Office software to include MS Word, MS Excel, MS Access, and MS Power Point.
- The ability to travel 10%.
Additional desired experience and skills:
- OPTEVFOR or acquisition experience.
- Completion of OPTEVFOR Operational Test Director (OTD) Course.
If you believe you have the expertise we're looking for, we encourage you to submit your application now for immediate consideration. It only takes a few minutes and could be the perfect next step in your career!
