Job Description:

The 46 Test Squadron Data Links Test Flight (46 TS/TGBC) Strategic Communications Element at Eglin AFB FL is looking for a new member to conduct test planning, execution and data analysis on strategic systems. 

If you enjoy working in a fast-paced multi-disciplinary environment, learning new technology areas, this is the place for you. We provide unique opportunities to learn from on-the-job training with other team members and in-house training for the unique technology areas.

We realize that few will have all qualifications needed to support the systems under test, but we are looking for people that can bring a strong foundation in one of the listed areas and are motivated to learn and works well in a team environment.  Position responsibilities can span from test planning, developing test cards or scripts, test execution, data collection and analysis to report writing working toward project leadership positions. 

This position requires in office work and travel to locations within the continental United States. 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities 

·         Provides test planning support, including development of an integrated Test and Evaluation (T&E) strategy, to identify the availability of test resources, track risk factors to facilitate the program’s acquisition strategy and assess readiness for Operational Test.

·         Authors and coordinates Developmental Test & Evaluation (DT&E)-related documentation to include test plans, test procedures, test reports, and briefings.

·         Plans and/or participates in program and DT&E and Cybersecurity-related meetings to include test readiness reviews, working groups, teleconferences, and Integrated Test Team (ITT) discussions.

·         Assists the government in test oversight during contractor testing; supports the ITT to make technically informed and objective judgments during contractor testing and government DT&E.

·         Test Lead for planning, executing, and reporting on required DT&E events to include preparing and briefing Test Readiness Reviews and report development meeting stringent guidelines as defined by program-office leadership when producing test-related artifacts.

·         Coordinates applicable resources, activities, data and documentation with Participating Test Organizations (PTOs) and stakeholders as required.

·         Ensures safety concerns, deficiencies, and watch items are tracked and reported.

·         Travel to various sites to participate in planning, execution, data analysis, report generation, etc., of program-related activities.

·         Reviews Technical documentation to gather data on which systems will be designed and supported.

·         Attends or hosts meetings as necessary to provide briefings, information, and recommendations.

·         Supports any additional test activities as assigned by the Element and TGBC leadership.

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