Overview

We are currently seekinga Test Planning and Execution (TPandE) Specialist that can provide engineering and test support to the Distributed Integrated Interoperability Assessment Capability (DIIAC) project.

Responsibilities

Essential Functions/Job Duties:

As required:

• Assess and validate functional requirement performance of new Simulation / Stimulation (SIM/STIM) system capability integrations in comparison to test bed acceptability criteria
• Conduct technical research, develop Engineering Change Proposals (ECPs) and generate white papers for emerging technologies and capabilities
• Coordinate with system developers to assess the effects of new and/or updated SIM/STIM capabilities against system functional requirements and the distributed test environment
• Coordinate with Land Based Test Sites (LBTS) to schedule lab availability, identify manning support and reserve site assets such as SIM systems and Tactical Baseline (BL) equipment
• Track LBTS participation, equipment availability, and associated risks that could impact site readiness, and provide routine scheduling status/updates for incorporation into test planning documentation
• Develop Test Objectives (TOs), test procedures and Test Plans (TPs) in support of LBTS distributed testing
• Develop scenarios that utilize Distributed Interactive Simulation (DIS), Link-11, Joint Range Extension Application Protocol (JREAP), Link-16, Multicast, and Unicast protocols
• Develop informational briefs pertaining to scenario development, illustrating key points of interest, Commercial Airways (COMAIR) routes, and entity groupings, bearing lines, and detailed speed, altitude, and heading information
• Maintain the scenario database catalog. Develop, track, and update Scenario Change Proposals (SCPs) for all scenario development activities
• Develop Analysis Objectives (AOs) and Analysis Methodologies (AMs) to test and validate functional and system level requirements against the performance of the distributed test environment
• Develop Data Management and Analysis Plans (DMAPs) to identify data extraction points for SIM/STIM and Tactical systems and to detail processes and procedures in support of analysis efforts related to a specific distributed test event
• Develop written reports, technical white papers, informational/technical briefs, and detailed project plans
• Participate in and provide technical expertise during Working Group (WG) meetings. Meetings can be held in person, via Teleconference or through other mediums such as Web video conferencing
• Configure, setup and operate various SIM/STIM systems during distributed test and evaluation events
• Provide technical assistance with setting up Tactical Data Links (TDLs) in support of test events to ensure exercise participants are able to receive, process, and utilize information available on the TDL network
• Monitor SIM/STIM systems during test events to identify anomalies in TDL message traffic and DIS Protocol Data Unit's (PDUs)
• Provide technical support during test events to help diagnose and isolate issues with SIM/STIM systems and Tactical BL hardware. Submit Test Observation Reports (TORs) documenting issues found during testing
• Provide Tactical system console operations during distributed testing and evaluation events. Tactical systems may include but are not limited to the Aegis Combat System (ACS), Ships Self Defense System (SSDS), Cooperative Engagement Processor (CEP), and Command and Control Processor (C2P)
• Develop daily test schedules, shot sheets and Daily Test Reports (DTRs). Provide details on site and lab configurations/status prior to and at the conclusion of each test day
• Provide detailed daily summaries throughout test events and submit lessons learned, TORs and Formal Analysis Reports (FAR) upon event completion
• Attend Data Analysis Working Group (DAWG) meetings and provide post event analysis of SIM/STIM system performance during test evaluation and certification events
• Deliver After Action Reports (AAR) at the conclusion of all evaluation and certification events

Equipment Used:

• Tools both manual and automated, Computer equipment and Naval Combat Systems, Communication equipment and Networking equipment.
• Effective operational knowledge of standard computer based business tools (including but not limited to Microsoft Word, Power Point and Excel).

Typical Working Conditions:

• General office/lab environment

Essential Physical Tasks:

• Ability to sit at a desk for extended periods of time, using a computer and mouse.

Written and Verbal Communications:

• Demonstrates effective written and verbal communication skills

Qualifications

Skills / Qualifications:

• A minimum of four years relevant experience, to include two or more years of experience in Aegis Combat System (ACS) console operations, Tactical Data Link (TDL) disciplines and experience with setup and operation of Navy Simulation/Stimulation (SIM/STIM) systems.
• Proficiency in all aspects of Test Planning and Execution (TPandE) to include the development of Test and Analysis Objectives (TOs/AOs), detailed Test Plans (TPs) , Link Architectures, Data Management Analysis Plans (DMAPs) and Department of Defense Architecture Framework (DoDAF) level System and Operational Views (SVs/OVs).
• Proficiency in Data Analysis activities to include data extraction and reduction as well as system Extraction Point (EP) identification and Analysis Methodologies (AMs).
• Understanding of Distributed Information Protocol (DIS), Multicast, and Data Distribution System (DDS) communications.
• Working knowledge of Identification Friend or Foe (IFF), Cooperative Engagement Capability (CEC), Digital Air Control (DAC), and various shipboard Radars and Sensors such as SPY.

Customer Interface Activities:

• Directly supports the government customer in TPandE functions for the DIIAC Program.
• Routinley represents the DIIAC Program in Technical discussions, Working Groups (WGs) and other formal collbaroative meetings and conferences.

Project Management Tasks:

• Ability to establish priorities, operate independently, and execute tasking with limited supervision.
• Ability to complete all tasks in a timely manner within established time frames.

Work Schedule:

• Standard 5/80
• The ability to work non-standard work hours and schedules in support of project requirements.

Travel: <15% domestic travel

Minimum Education Requirements:High School Diploma

U.S. Citizenship is required

Security Clearance:

Candidates must have an active SECRET clearance OR the ability to obtain a SECRET clearance, and will be subject to a US security background investigation (i.e. favorable background investigation / credit score). Additional eligibility requirements for access to various levels of classified information may also be required. An active security clearance is highly desirable.

Tactical Engineering and Analysis, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Minority/Female/Disability/Protected Veteran Employer