Test & Evaluation Specialist
Posted 14 May 2026
Advertised as “Test & Evaluation Specialist III”
BranchFactor Summary
The original posting with the fluff stripped out
- Level
- III
- Expected experience
- 6+ yrs
- Management level
- People management
- Employment
- On-Site
- Contract
- Full-time
No salary listed for this role.
CertificationsSecurity+
Field of studyRelevant Technical Curriculum
Study levelBachelor's or higher
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Requisition #: 1842
Job Title: Test & Evaluation Specialist III
Location: Fort Huachuca, AZ
Clearance Level: Top Secret with the ability to obtain an SCI, Must Have Clearance to Start
Required Certification(s): Must hold an IAT Level II certification, such as CompTIA Security+, or equivalent certifications required by DoW 8140.01 (e.g., CCNA, CISSP, RHCS).
Job Description
Seeking highly skilled and innovative Test & Evaluation (T&E) Specialists to support critical national-level defense programs. The ideal candidates will have a strong background in performing analytical work and conducting developmental and operational testing of Information Technology (IT) and National Security Systems (NSS). This role is pivotal in evaluating the operational effectiveness, suitability, and survivability of systems, including military intelligence, ISR platforms, and Key Management Infrastructure (KMI). You will ensure systems meet stringent requirements and are resilient and effective in contested environments. Candidate must maintain a Top Secret with an ability to obtain an SCI clearance and pass a polygraph.
Key Responsibilities:
- Design, develop, and document overall program T&E strategies.
- Develop and update core T&E frameworks, including the Analysis Structure, Data Source Matrix, and the Evaluation Framework.
- Create comprehensive T&E documentation, including Test Plans, operations-based testing scenarios, and scripts to address all specifications and requirements.
- Author key strategic briefings, such as the Test Concept Brief (TCB) and Operational Test Readiness Review (OTRR).
- Define and refine Critical Operational Issues (COIs), Measures of Effectiveness (MOE), and Measures of Performance (MOPs) to ensure thorough evaluation.\
- Solicit system requirements and associated operational environments to produce an evaluation approach that supports T&E objectives.
- Conduct and oversee developmental, operational, interoperability, and standards conformance test events.