DoD Systems - Test & Evaluation Specialist III

Summary

Abaco Strategy, LLC (Abaco) is an 8(a) Certified, HUBZone, Woman Owned, Small Business located in Leesburg, VA. Abaco provides Information Technology and Consulting Services to Commercial customers and the Federal Government. We deliver technology-enabled, results-oriented solutions. We build long-term business relationships by ensuring the availability of highly skilled and certified resources providing a broad range of capabilities that meet the unique needs of all customers. We leverage industry best practices and business innovations to provide measurable results. We are seeking a talented admin to join our team.

*Clearance Level: *Requires active Secret clearance on hire date.

Joint Interoperability Test Command (JITC) Test Evaluation and Certification II Services (TEC II) contract provides technical solutions for the DOD in support of Test and Evaluation (T&E) services and T&E enabling services. JITC's service requirements are categorized in the following areas: T&E Performance Requirements, T&E Capability Management Requirements, T&E Capability Requirements, and Overarching Contract and Task Order (TO) Requirements. TEC Services are provided to DoD Combatant Commanders/Services/Agencies, federal and state agencies, coalition partners, and commercial entities to aid in the design, development, acquisition, integration, deployment, operational use, and sustainment of new and enhanced Information Technology/National Security System capabilities.

*Job Duties & Responsibilities*
JITC's Advanced Battle Management System (ABMS) test specialists perform Joint Interoperability Test, Evaluation and Certification (TE&C) efforts for the ABMS systems: Cloud Based Command and Control (CBC2), Tactical Operations Center – Light (TOC-L), Aerial Connectivity (AC), DAF Integrated Fires Command and Control (DIFC2), Air Base Air Defense System – Missile Defense (ABADS - MD), and Digital Infrastructure (DI). They also perform Operational Test & Evaluation (OT&E) efforts for the DI program. If you have experience operating or testing any of these systems, we have an excellent growth opportunity for you.

*Duties include:*
Conduct document reviews of requirements sources to produce an Analysis Structure (AS), comprised of the Evaluation Framework (EF) and Data Source Matrix (DSM), and Test Plans.
Participate in ABMS Test & Evaluation (T&E) Working-level Integrated Product Team (WIPT) meetings.
Serve as the primary point of contact for coordinating all test activities between Government representatives, user participants, support agencies, and other relevant stakeholders.
Participate in test execution to include managing data collection during test.
Participate in Data Analysis Groups for all test activities
Analyze test results, turning raw data into meaningful Measure of Performance (MOP)/Measure of Effectiveness (MOE) driven results that align to the AS.
Produce Quick Look Reports, Joint Interoperability Assessments, Joint Interoperability Certifications/Assessments and Risk Assessments based on data collected during test events.

*Required Skills:*
Demonstrated experience with Department of War (DoW) acquisition developmental/operational testing from initial test planning through delivery of the final test report.
Excellent communications skills, including verbal, written and presentation skills with the ability to write complex software developer-level issues in a clear, concise, and easily understood manner.
Familiar with and actively using the Microsoft Office suite.

*Preferred Skills:*
Experience with test tools and operational systems such as Joint Analysis Net-centric Evaluation Testing Toolkit (JANETT), Tactical Data Link Integration Exerciser (TIGER), Air Defense Systems Integrator (ADSI), Battlefield Operations Support System (BOSS), Network, System Integration and Test Environment (NSITE), Automated Test Case Generator (ATC-Gen), and Small Tactical Terminal (STT).
Attention to detail creating, reviewing and editing requirements, specifications, and recommendations related to proposed solutions.
Ability to collaborate effectively with senior management, cross-functional teams, internal/external customers, and end-users.

*WORKING CONDITIONS*

*Environmental Conditions:*
Contractor site with 10%-25% travel possible. Possible off-hours work to support releases and outages. General office environment. Work is generally sedentary in nature but may require standing and walking for up to 10% of the time. The working environment is generally favorable. Work is generally performed within an office environment, with standard office equipment available.

*Strength Demands:*
Sedentary – 10 lbs. Maximum lifting, occasional lift/carry of small articles. Some occasional walking or standing may be required. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally, and all other sedentary criteria are met.

*Physical Requirements*
Stand or Sit; Walk; Repetitive Motion; Use Hands / Fingers to Handle or Feel; Stoop, Kneel, Crouch, or Crawl; See; Push or Pull; Climb (stairs, ladders) or Balance (ascend / descend, work atop, traverse).

Abaco is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, national origin, age, disability, marital or veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other legally protected status. Hiring decisions are based on merit, qualifications, and skills. We are a military-friendly organization, and veterans are encouraged to apply. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States.

Pay: $55,000.00 - $57,000.00 per year

Benefits:
* 401(k)
* Dental insurance
* Employee assistance program
* Flexible spending account
* Health insurance
* Life insurance
* Paid time off
* Parental leave
* Pet insurance
* Professional development assistance
* Referral program
* Tuition reimbursement
* Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

Job Description

Abaco Strategy, LLC (Abaco) is an 8(a) Certified, HUBZone, Woman Owned, Small Business located in Leesburg, VA. Abaco provides Information Technology and Consulting Services to Commercial customers and the Federal Government. We deliver technology-enabled, results-oriented solutions. We build long-term business relationships by ensuring the availability of highly skilled and certified resources providing a broad range of capabilities that meet the unique needs of all customers. We leverage industry best practices and business innovations to provide measurable results. We are seeking a talented admin to join our team.

*Clearance Level: *Requires active Secret clearance on hire date.

Joint Interoperability Test Command (JITC) Test Evaluation and Certification II Services (TEC II) contract provides technical solutions for the DOD in support of Test and Evaluation (T&E) services and T&E enabling services. JITC's service requirements are categorized in the following areas: T&E Performance Requirements, T&E Capability Management Requirements, T&E Capability Requirements, and Overarching Contract and Task Order (TO) Requirements. TEC Services are provided to DoD Combatant Commanders/Services/Agencies, federal and state agencies, coalition partners, and commercial entities to aid in the design, development, acquisition, integration, deployment, operational use, and sustainment of new and enhanced Information Technology/National Security System capabilities.

*Job Duties & Responsibilities*
JITC's Advanced Battle Management System (ABMS) test specialists perform Joint Interoperability Test, Evaluation and Certification (TE&C) efforts for the ABMS systems: Cloud Based Command and Control (CBC2), Tactical Operations Center – Light (TOC-L), Aerial Connectivity (AC), DAF Integrated Fires Command and Control (DIFC2), Air Base Air Defense System – Missile Defense (ABADS - MD), and Digital Infrastructure (DI). They also perform Operational Test & Evaluation (OT&E) efforts for the DI program. If you have experience operating or testing any of these systems, we have an excellent growth opportunity for you.

*Duties include:*
Conduct document reviews of requirements sources to produce an Analysis Structure (AS), comprised of the Evaluation Framework (EF) and Data Source Matrix (DSM), and Test Plans.
Participate in ABMS Test & Evaluation (T&E) Working-level Integrated Product Team (WIPT) meetings.
Serve as the primary point of contact for coordinating all test activities between Government representatives, user participants, support agencies, and other relevant stakeholders.
Participate in test execution to include managing data collection during test.
Participate in Data Analysis Groups for all test activities
Analyze test results, turning raw data into meaningful Measure of Performance (MOP)/Measure of Effectiveness (MOE) driven results that align to the AS.
Produce Quick Look Reports, Joint Interoperability Assessments, Joint Interoperability Certifications/Assessments and Risk Assessments based on data collected during test events.

*Required Skills:*
Demonstrated experience with Department of War (DoW) acquisition developmental/operational testing from initial test planning through delivery of the final test report.
Excellent communications skills, including verbal, written and presentation skills with the ability to write complex software developer-level issues in a clear, concise, and easily understood manner.
Familiar with and actively using the Microsoft Office suite.

*Preferred Skills:*
Experience with test tools and operational systems such as Joint Analysis Net-centric Evaluation Testing Toolkit (JANETT), Tactical Data Link Integration Exerciser (TIGER), Air Defense Systems Integrator (ADSI), Battlefield Operations Support System (BOSS), Network, System Integration and Test Environment (NSITE), Automated Test Case Generator (ATC-Gen), and Small Tactical Terminal (STT).
Attention to detail creating, reviewing and editing requirements, specifications, and recommendations related to proposed solutions.
Ability to collaborate effectively with senior management, cross-functional teams, internal/external customers, and end-users.

*WORKING CONDITIONS*

*Environmental Conditions:*
Contractor site with 10%-25% travel possible. Possible off-hours work to support releases and outages. General office environment. Work is generally sedentary in nature but may require standing and walking for up to 10% of the time. The working environment is generally favorable. Work is generally performed within an office environment, with standard office equipment available.

*Strength Demands:*
Sedentary – 10 lbs. Maximum lifting, occasional lift/carry of small articles. Some occasional walking or standing may be required. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally, and all other sedentary criteria are met.

*Physical Requirements*
Stand or Sit; Walk; Repetitive Motion; Use Hands / Fingers to Handle or Feel; Stoop, Kneel, Crouch, or Crawl; See; Push or Pull; Climb (stairs, ladders) or Balance (ascend / descend, work atop, traverse).

Abaco is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, national origin, age, disability, marital or veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other legally protected status. Hiring decisions are based on merit, qualifications, and skills. We are a military-friendly organization, and veterans are encouraged to apply. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States.

Pay: $55,000.00 - $57,000.00 per year

Benefits:
* 401(k)
* Dental insurance
* Employee assistance program
* Flexible spending account
* Health insurance
* Life insurance
* Paid time off
* Parental leave
* Pet insurance
* Professional development assistance
* Referral program
* Tuition reimbursement
* Vision insurance

Work Location: In person