EPASS GBG.014 Test and Evaluation Support Engineer-Senior

Job Title:

EPASS GBG.014 Test and Evaluation Support Engineer-Senior

Location:

Ohio - Wright Patterson AFB - Dayton, OH 45324 US (Primary)

Position Overview: Crossflow Technologies has an exciting opportunity for a Test and Evaluation Engineer located in Kettering, OH (Dayton/WPAFB area) to support our EPASS GB contract. Within the AFLCMC/GB Business and Enterprise Systems Directorate (BES) the Defense Enterprise Accounting and Management System (DEAMS) is an accounting Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) solution based on the Oracle e-Business Suite (EBS), for the USAF and the United States Transportation Command (USTRANSCOM) as established by the Assistant Secretary of the AF, Financial Management and Comptroller (SAF/FM). DEAMS provides accurate and timely financial information using standardized business rules and processes and complies with existing laws, regulations and policies. DEAMS is a long-term solution toward sustaining audit readiness and correcting financial reporting weaknesses. The Program and Functional Management Offices reside at Wright-Patterson AFB in Dayton, Ohio.

Responsibilities:

The successful candidate will be able to provide Test and Evaluation (T&E) support for product lines, capability delivery teams, and development and delivery of BES Test Services. These shall be accomplished in accordance with DoD, AF, AFMC, AFLCMC, BES, product line, and/or capability delivery team, Acquisition and T&E policy, guidance processes and procedures, and standard tools and services. Key policy and guidance includes, but is not limited to, AFI 99-103, Capabilities Based Test and Evaluation and related policy and guidance. Duties include, but are not limited to:

• Prepare, coordinate review and approval, and manage execution oftest strategy, concepts, methodology, plans, processes and procedures;
• Provide T&E-related expertise in various DoD Adaptive Acquisition Framework (AAF) and System/Software Development Life Cycles (SDLCs); advise, advocate, and/or incorporate; optimal combinations within test strategies, plans, policy & guidance, and/or procedures
• Apply Scientific Test and Analysis Techniques (STAT) and Design of Experiments (DoE) methods;
• Provide support to plan, implement, and execute test automation leveraging DevSecOps;
• Manage and support test execution, data gathering. data reduction and analysis, and reporting;
• Review, analyze, report, and recommend updates to Key Performance Indicators (KPis), Critical Technical Parameters (CTPs), and/or measures (of effectiveness, suitability, performance, and survivability);
• Support implementation and management of system/software quality reporting, e.g., cumulative tracking and management of software problem reports and/or defects;
• Support capability delivery team Integrated Test Team (ITT) formation, organization, and operations;
• Independently prepare (or advise others in the preparation of) test criteria, computation/analyses, specifications, cost estimates, and technical reports;
• Select and apply T&E techniques and procedures to analyze and evaluate specific problems, data, or other features of the work which are broad in scope and complexity;
• Review and evaluate the quantity, quality, and overall adequacy of results and conclusions drawn from accomplishment of T&E tasks;
• Devise new and innovative approaches to problems encountered, and accomplish assigned tasks with efficiency, timeliness, and thoroughness;
• Evaluate the configuration, capability, and operational relevance of test environments and ensure they are properly available for the thorough testing of software releases, e.g., fault insertion/fault identification;
• Prepare T&E segments of Acquisition documentation;
• Support T&E-related certification test activities, e.g., Joint Interoperability Test Center (JITC);
• Support T&E-related audit and/or inspection activities;
• Provide and/or support T&E-related training required to execute test activities;
• Support planning, execution, and reporting of Cybersecurity Test and Evaluation (CSTE)
• Support FCAs/PCAs;
• Support review and recommendations for higher-level DoD, AF, AFMC, AFLCMC, and BES T&E related policy, guidance, processes, and procedures;
• Participate in DoD and/or AF T&E-related summits, conferences, and/or meetings to deliver or receive presentations on T&E project/program status, accomplishments, challenges encountered and/or lessons learned, support requirements, technical developments, program changes, and the interpretation and advocacy of program and project objectives relative to T and/or,
• Provide test report support services by way of the documentation of test events and shall conduct technical reviews of engineering documentation (CORL A003) associated with T&E that includes but is not limited to:
  • Engineering drawings
  • Specifications
  • Technical reports
  • Design documentation
  • Diagrams
  • Test reports

Requirements:

The successful candidate possesses and demonstrates the advanced knowledge, experience and recognized ability to be considered an expert in the software test field, possess the ability to perform tasks and oversee the efforts of junior and mid-level personnel within the software test discipline. Possesses a comprehensive understanding and ability to apply associated standards, procedures and practices in the software test field.

• Extensive knowledge and proficiency with software testing management and best practices
• Familiarity with AFI 99-103 for Capabilities-Based Test and Evaluation
• General working knowledge of DoD Acquisition policy, specifically DoDI 5000.75 (knowledge and understanding of DoDI 5000.02 is also applicable)
• Experience with the implementation of new IT/Business System technologies to include but not limited to Cloud Infrastructure and Enterprise Resource and Planning (ERP) systems
• Experience with manual script-driven software testing
• Experience with automated software testing
• Experience in an IT system Program Management Office
• Working knowledge of the Agile Development Methodology (Specifically SAFe)
• Working knowledge of DevSecOps
• Experience with Design of Experiments methods and concepts
• Highly proficient with computers and software applications to include but not limited to:(Required unless otherwise specified)
  • Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, SharePoint, Access and Project
  • Atlassian Jira and Confluence
  • Atlassian Zephyr Squad Test Management for Jira - Highly Desired
  • Oracle Application Test Suite (OATS) - Highly Desired
  • Bitbucket and Jenkins - Desired
• Exceptional attention to detail, highly organized and able to multi-task
• Impeccable verbal and written communication skills
• Coding experience and a working knowledge of the software development lifecycle - Desired

Education:

Minimum Recommended Education and Experience:

Advanced Degree (MA/MS) or Doctorate from an ABET accredited program in Computer Science, Information Technology or other Engineering Discipline and 10 years of experience, 5 of which must be in the DoD, or

BA/BS Degree from an ABET accredited program in Computer Science, Information Technology or other Engineering Discipline and 12 years of experience in the respective technical/professional discipline being performed, 5 of which must be in the DoD, or,

15 years of directly related experience with proper certifications, 8 of which must be in the DoD.

CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:

• CompTIA Security+ CE - Not Required
• Industry recognized certification in Software Testing (gx: ASTQB CTFL) - Desired
• Certified SCRUM Master -Desired
• Other Agile Certifications - Desired

U.S. Citizenship Required for this Position: Yes

Job Type: Regular Full-time

Security Clearance: T3/Secret

Schedule: 40 Hrs/week

Work Location: Kettering; WPAFB, OH

Travel: 0-10%

Relocation Assistance Available: No

Position Contingent Upon Award of Contract: No

Benefit-Eligible Employee Perks:

EXCEPTIONAL HEALTH, DENTAL, AND VISION COVERAGE
Crossflow is pleased to offer employees with exceptional single and family options for health, dental, and vision coverage. Payments are taken from the first two paychecks of each month. At a glance,
• Health coverage choices (including an HSA) ranging from $0.00 to $146.40;
• Dental coverage ranges from $4.00 to $15.00; and
• Vision coverage ranges from $4.33 to $11.41.

CROSSFLOW KUDOS SPOT BONUS PROGRAM
We created a unique performance bonus program called Crossflow Kudos. Throughout the year, employees are nominated by other employees, company leads, and even individuals outside of Crossflow to receive additional compensation and personal recognition for their positive work. There are six broad categories in which employees can earn Kudos awards.

401(k) RETIREMENT PLAN & COMPANY MATCHING
Crossflow uses T. Rowe Price as our 401(k) plan sponsor. Employees can choose payroll deduction and fund investing options. Payroll deductions will begin the month following your enrollment. Crossflow matches 100% of the first 3% of compensation, plus 50% of the next 2% of compensation.

HIGHER EDUCATION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM
Crossflow offers education assistance to benefit-eligible employees for degree programs at their director's discretion. Crossflow feels that a well-rounded education, even outside of an employee's current role, can enhance an employee's skillset and increase the company's value.

GENEROUS PTO ACCRUAL & FLEXIBLE LEAVE POLICY
Crossflow currently grants 11 federally observed paid holidays. In addition to these holidays, Crossflow offers a minimum of 2 weeks of paid time off (PTO) to all full-time employees. Employees may utilize PTO for any reason (sickness, vacation, personal day, etc.) and can carry over a maximum of 80 hours from year to year. Many employees are authorized to work additional hours within a normal, forty-hour pay period. This approval is included in the employee's offer letter for employment. These extra hours may be banked for compensatory (comp) time off.

PAID PARENTAL & BEREAVEMENT LEAVE
To help our employees be present with family during major life events, Crossflow provides additional PTO. We offer varying types of paid Parental Leave to aid birthing, non-birthing, and adoptive parents transition into parenthood. Crossflow also recognizes the importance of supporting employees who endure a death in their family by providing up to 5 days of paid Bereavement Leave a year.

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT FUNDING
We support employees who seek out personal or professional growth opportunities through a myriad of enabling programs to further equip themselves. Professional Development includes, but is not limited to, training courses, certificate programs, memberships to industry groups, and materials.

EMPLOYEE DRIVEN COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT
We create as many opportunities as possible for employees to meet and build community. We offer monthly team bonding activities, allowing team members to assemble on a different level than at work. In addition to these gatherings, in 2021 we established Crossflow Cares, an employee-owned and operated charitable organization focused on awarding grants and providing volunteers to local non-profits. Furthermore, Crossflow Technologies is committed to serving the public by investing a large portion of our net income in the greater Huntsville/Madison County area.

MENTORSHIP PROGRAM & MORALE LUNCHES
The most successful people in the world always have a terrific team behind them, and Crossflow chooses to be the team behind the people, cheering our employees on to meaningful successes. Our Mentorship Program involves strategically pairing a protégé with a mentor who understands an employee's career aspirations and provides coaching towards that goal. A less structured version of this is our Morale Lunch program. We committed a portion of our budget to support our leads to meet with their team members over lunch and facilitate quality catch up sessions. The morale lunches have become a great tool for maintaining open communication and gaining insightful feedback.