Lead Test Planner

Be the Difference

Astrion offers comprehensive services that boost preparedness, optimize performance, and ensure success across various domains, from Cyber to Digital, Mission and Systems, servicing our nation's Civilian, Defense and Space communities. We support customers with Centers of Excellence in Washington DC, Huntsville, AL and Burlington, MA with an additional 36 locations across the U.S.

Astrion has an exciting opportunity for aLead Test Plannerin support of the Joint Test and Evaluation (JTE) group, Director Operational Test and Evaluation (DOT&E) located at the Pentagon, Washington D.C.

JOB DETAILS

LOCATION: Washington, D.C.

JOB STATUS: Full Time

TRAVEL: Estimated Up to 20%

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS / SKILLS

EDUCATION:Bachelor of Science in Business and Management or a bachelor’s degree in a related technical discipline.

EXPERIENCE LEVEL: Five (5) or more years experience in conducting test planning in the DoD operational testing and evaluation environment.

SECURITY CLEARANCE: TOP SECRET with SCI eligibility at the time of proposal submission.

QUALIFICATIONS / SKILLS

• A minimum of 5 years of experience conducting test planning in the DoD operational testing and evaluation environment.
• A minimum of 5 years of experience in working with the joint exercises process, the Joint Event Life Cycle (JELC), and joint tests and evaluations.
• A minimum of 5 years of experience conducting research and coordination for the purpose of writing project test plans and detailed test plans.
• Experience developing, refining, and maintaining project schedules, to include allocation of resources and identification of project tasks and milestones.
• Experience with JT&E projects is preferred.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide technical leadership through the application of relevant experience, skills, and demonstrated knowledge of joint and operational test and evaluation processes to guide and direct TO activities such as test planning, test execution, data collection, data analysis functions, technical documentation, and translating abstract elements into useful operational information.
• Engage in regular, recurring communications with the government JSD, TD, and SMEs to develop and direct test and evaluation operations to ensure conformity with military doctrine, policies, and procedures.
• Work with the Task Order PM and Lead ORSA, oversee or lead contractor efforts involving development of test concepts, test scenarios, test design, test products, and identification of candidate test venues and resource requirements for JT&E projects; performing technical risk assessments, identifying test limitations, and developing risk mitigation strategies for planning joint tests and evaluations.
• Bring forth experience and demonstrated knowledge in CONOPS and TTP development, specifically in CCMD and Service component joint military planning and analysis (preferably within the last five years) to illicit, under this Task Order, an extensive working knowledge of existing joint doctrine, authorities, and military command and control to comprehend methodologies to integrate new techniques and concepts into CCMD concepts and SOPs.

 What We Offer

• Competitive salaries
• Continuing education assistance
• Professional development allotment
• Multiple healthcare benefits packages
• 401K with employer matching
• Paid time off (PTO) along with a federally recognized holiday schedule.

Who We Are

At Astrion, we innovate, elevate, and shape the world of tomorrow. At our core is our purpose to “Be the Difference”. This means we encourage our employees to take action and be the driving force for positive change. We foster an environment where innovative solutions flourish, and our company continuously evolves.

We have a culture of care, empathy, and making a tangible difference within our organization and communities. We embrace continuous learning, growth, and innovation, and pushing the boundaries of what’s possible. We promote collaboration and empowering our teams is at the core of our success.

Join Astrion and Be the Difference in your career and the world!

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