Test & Evaluation SME

Serve as primary Test and Evaluation lead on assigned programs collaborating with senior United States Air Force officials and contractors. As the Subject Matter Expert (SME) you will perform research, analyze, formulate, recommend, implement, and continually assess strategies for meeting test and evaluation cost, schedule, and system performance objectives, and for managing risks during development. Other duties and responsibilities will include development of statutory and regulatory documentation (e.g., milestone documents), contract documentation (e.g., Requests for Proposal and Statements of Work), and reports (e.g., monthly activity reports), and support of program management reviews, integrated master plan/schedule reviews, and other senior-level meetings and reviews as necessary.

Essential Functions:

Prepare test plans and procedures, Test & Evaluation Master Plans (TEMPs), and test input to the applicable statutory and regulatory acquisition documentation for a Major Defense Acquisition Program (MDAP);

· Prepare and review test analyses and reports;

· Monitor test events in support of the weapon system development;

· Review and analyze design documentation including engineering drawings and specifications;

· Review and analyze engineering performance and technical analysis reports for impact on weapon system test strategy;

· Provide senior-level test input on weapon system Request for Proposals (RFPs), Statement of Work (SOW), Performance Work Statements (PWS) and Contract Data Requirements List (CDRLs)

· Prepare/present Program Management/Execution Review briefings

· Primary client contact overseeing day-to-day project operations thru completion;

Required Skills

· BA/BS degree plus twelve (12) years of experience; or,

· MA/MS degree plus ten (10) years of experience;

· Engineering, Program Management, or Test and Evaluation background;

· Familiarity with Contracts and Contract Requirements Processes;

· Effective oral and written communication skills; and,

· Knowledge and use of the Microsoft Office (e.g. Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project) applications.

Desired Skills

· Knowledge of Government Life Cycle Acquisition processes and documentation;

· Aerospace propulsion system knowledge/experience is a plus;

· DoD weapon system test and evaluation management experience; and,

· Cybersecurity Governance, Risk, and Compliance experience.