Test Planner at Nextstep Technology Inc

Yorktown, Virginia, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

21 Jul, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

22 Apr, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Test and evaluation, DoD operational testing, Joint test planning, Data analysis, Technical risk assessment, Project management, Military doctrine, Joint Event Life Cycle, Systems engineering, Software development, Database management, Leadership briefings, Stakeholder coordination, Test design, Field data collection

Industry

Information Services

Description

Description The Joint Test & Evaluation Program Office (JPO) provides independent evaluation and assessment of major defense acquisition programs. We ensure systems are effective, suitable, and survivable before fielding to the Warfighter. We are at the forefront of modernizing our test andvaluation processes through digital transformation, leveraging cutting-edge technologies to enhance our analytical capabilities. Job Summary: Support JT&E and Operational Test and Evaluation planning and execution. Develop test concepts, scenarios, designs, plans, and products for joint test activities. Observe and analyze test operations to ensure compliance with military doctrine, policies, and procedures. Identify resource, instrumentation, and field data collection requirements for tests and evaluations. Conduct technical risk assessments and help develop mitigation strategies. Support software, database, and technical development related to test planning and evaluation efforts. Analyze technical and operational data to support mission and project objectives. Maintain project schedules, resources, tasks, and milestones across JT&E efforts. Prepare leadership briefings, status reports, and other decision-support materials. Coordinate with government, military, and contractor stakeholders in a fast-paced environment. Requirements Master's Degree in a technical field (systems, math, science, engineering, computer programming, or technical related field; if master’s degree in a non-technical field, 8 years of test and evaluation experience is required. · Experience: at least 5 years’ experience in test and evaluation-related functions including test planning, data collection and analysis, and test control and execution; At least 6 years of military or government civilian experience: Conducting test planning in the DoD operational testing and evaluation environment. Working with the joint exercises process, the Joint Event Life Cycle (JELC), and joint tests and evaluations. Observing and analyzing test and evaluation operations to ensure conformity with military doctrine, policies, and procedures. Developing test concept, test scenarios, test design, test products, and identifies candidate test venues and resource requirements for JT&E projects Programing test plans and detailed test plans. Developing, refining, and maintaining project schedules, to include allocation of resources and identification of project tasks and milestones. Performing technical risk assessment, identifies test limitations, and assists in d

Responsibilities

Support the planning and execution of joint test and evaluation activities for major defense acquisition programs. Analyze operational data, maintain project schedules, and coordinate with stakeholders to ensure systems meet military standards.