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This position is within the Under Secretary of Defense for Research and Engineering (USD (R&E)), Executive Director, Developmental Test, Evaluation, and Assessment (DTE&A) organization to serve as a MITRE Cyber developmental test and evaluation (DT&E) SME and leader.

The lead will be responsible for reviewing DoD cyber test and evaluation related policy and provide recommendations to improve current and emerging Cyber DT&E guidance.

Responsibilities include:

• Engage in new research, emerging technologies, and methodologies of early life cycle cyber security testing techniques to provide recommendations of future investments and initiatives aligned to DTE&A’s organizational objectives.

• Identify gaps in cyber T&E practice and policy and provide solutions to fill those gaps in guidance updates using cyber T&E pilots, case studies, and proven best practices.

• Author DoD cyber T&E guidance tailored to current development methodologies (e.g. DevSecOps, MBSE, digital engineering, AI, etc.) and acquisition models.

• Serve as a technical integrator to review and assess relevant policy and guidance under development being routed through formal and informal Government coordination mechanisms for impact on DTE&A’s Cyber DT&E guide. The SME will provide recommendations in writing on content updates and improvements.

• Lead and engage with stakeholders in workshops and working groups to foster collaboration and solicit feedback on new methodologies and best practices to inform cyber T&E guidance.

• Serve as a team lead for the cyber policy team that encompasses early career systems security engineers and cybersecurity analysts.

Basic Qualifications:

• Typically, Bachelor’s Degree in one of the following disciplines, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Systems Engineering, Systems Security Engineering or similar field and 10 years related experience; or 8 years and a Master’s degree; or a PhD with 5 years of experience; or equivalent combination of related education and work experience.

• Knowledge of Cybersecurity test and evaluation policy and guidance

• Knowledge of the DoD acquisition lifecycle process

• Knowledge and experience of the DoD cyber T&E and assessment process

• Experience with implementation of cyber test and evaluation practices within the DoD and/or Industry

• Experience with development methodologies such as DevSecOps and Agile, portfolio management across DoD acquisition, requirements, and budget systems

• Excellent communication and writing skills to effectively write and present content on policy, guidance, technical papers and publications.

• Active DoD Secret clearance with the ability to obtain and maintain a Top Secret

• This position requires a minimum of 50% hybrid on-site presence.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Technical expertise in weapon system acquisition, development, and Test & Evaluation

• In-depth background in cybersecurity (cyber testing, cyberspace defense, offensive cyber operations, cyber physical systems, and cyber intel)

• Experience/knowledge of test analysis methods during engineering and developmental test phases

• Experience developing and reviewing cyber security test plans and techniques for warfare and information systems for Major Defense Acquisition Programs under OSD oversight

This requisition requires the candidate to have a minimum of the following clearance(s):

Secret

This requisition requires the hired candidate to have or obtain, within one year from the date of hire, the following clearance(s):

Top Secret

Salary compensation range and midpoint:

$168,500 - $210,500 - $252,500 Annual

Work Location Type:

Hybrid

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