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About Decision Technologies, Inc.

Decision Technologies was founded to help bridge the gap between Department of Defense and Federal Government acquisition programs and technology to help our customers optimize their decision-making process. Over the years, our areas of expertise have expanded to include Systems Engineering, Program Management, In-Service Engineering, Equipment Repair, Research and Development, Test and Evaluation, and Intelligence and Counterintelligence Support. Our growth and success have positioned us as a premier engineering and intelligence services provider contributing to our nation's defense.

Our company culture cultivates talented problem-solvers on focused on performance with industry-leading teamwork and responsiveness. We have established a reputation for offering superior services and solutions, proven integrity and innovation, employee engagement and development, and customer collaboration.

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We are seeking a qualified SPY-6(V)2/3 (EASR) Test Project Officer in the Virginia Beach, VA or

Port Hueneme, CA areas .

YOU MUST HAVE AN ACTIVE DOD SECRET CLEARANCE

Position Description:

The AN/SPY-6(V)2/3 Testing Project Officer will provide leadership and direction which includes all facets of organizing, planning, and executing Shipboard and Land Based Testing Events, including, Developmental Testing, Operational Testing, CSSQTs, Builder's Trials, and Acceptance Trials. The position will have the responsibility to perform tasks involving skillful and diversified application of technical and engineering skills related to state-of-the-art technology for United States Navy Radar Systems and Combat Systems.

Responsibilities and Duties:

• Provides test planning, project management, test execution ISO program testing requirements.
• Evaluates/analyzes test requirements, methodologies, resources, and constraints.
• Defines, plans, and executes critical projects that involve multiple technical disciplines and organizations.
• Prepares and delivers briefs for senior leaders on program plans and status.
• Assess and address Combat System equipment and crew readiness to execute the test plan through technical leadership of required T&E installations, readiness assessment, integration and rehearsals.

Required Qualifications and Skills:

• 5 years of experience with Surveillance Radars, including AN/SPY-6 Family of Radars (FoRs) or equivalent experience with AN/SPY-1 Radar Systems
• Provides test planning, project management, test execution ISO program testing requirements.
• Evaluates/analyzes test requirements, methodologies, resources, and constraints.
• Defines, plans, and executes critical projects that involve multiple technical disciplines and organizations.
• Prepares and delivers briefs for senior leaders on program plans and status.
• Assess and address Combat System equipment and crew readiness to execute the test plan through technical leadership of required T&E installations, readiness assessment, integration, and rehearsals.
• Minimum of five years of experience with Surveillance Radars, including AN/SPY-6 Family of Radars (FoRs) or equivalent experience with AN/SPY-1 Radar Systems.
• Minimum of three years of experience with AEGIS Combat System and/or SSDS Combat System platforms with defining, planning, and executing critical projects that involve multiple technical disciplines and organizations.
• Minimum of three years of experience with Project Management in assessing Cost, Schedule, and Performance to result in timely accomplishment of the overall assignments.
• Prior Project Officer/Testing Officer experience or military experience within the Combat Systems support communities is highly desired.
• Experience briefing senior leaders on program plans and status.
• Possess excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

Other Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, Computer Science, Math, or Business Disciplines
• Minimum Secret Clearance

Travel Requirements:

• Estimated up to 50% travel, All CONUS locations, including U.S Navy Shipboard, Land Sites, and Shipbuilding Areas (i.e. San Diego, CA, Pascagoula, MS, Port Hueneme, CA, Wallops Island, VA).

Decision Technologies, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.