Test and Evaluation Analyst

Location: Norfolk, VA

• Serving as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) on USW and Combat Systems, including operation, maintenance, and tactical employment of systems such as:
  • MK 48 Heavyweight Torpedoes
  • MK 54 Lightweight Torpedoes
  • Sea-Launched Cruise Missile–Nuclear (SLCM-N)
  • Acoustic Device Countermeasure MK 5 (ADC MK 5)
  • MK58 Compact Rapid Attack Weapon (CRAW)
  • Hammerhead Encapsulated Effector (HEE)
• Reviewing program documentation to include Required Operational Capabilities and Projected Operating Environment (ROC/POE), Concept of Operations (CONOPS), training manuals, and system technical documentation
• Supporting the planning and development of operationally realistic test events and scenarios; analyzing resulting data to assess operational effectiveness and suitability in support of Navy missions
• Assisting in drafting Test Plans in support of various acquisition and test events, including Operational Testing, Developmental Test support, Operational Assessments, and related activities
• Supporting data collection, data reduction, and preliminary analysis to ensure validity and usability of test data
• Assisting in development of test reports and supporting documentation, including operational assessments, summaries, and briefings
• Supporting Modeling and Simulation (M&S) efforts to ensure realistic operational representation for test and evaluation
• Drafting Naval correspondence and contributing to deliverables such as trip reports, technical reports, and progress reports
• Attending meetings, coordinating with stakeholders, and supporting execution of assigned tasks

• Must have an active Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility
• At least 8 years operational experience required, Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Microsoft Office proficiency (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) preferred
• Minimum of four (4) years of experience operating, maintaining, and/or supporting USW or Combat Systems
• Experience as a Sonar Technician Submarines (STS) or Fire Controlman (FT) Submarines is strongly preferred
• Experience with fleet operations, training environments, or tactical employment of naval systems
• Exposure to data analysis, statistics, or analytical methodologies preferred but not required
• Ability to apply analytical methodologies to evaluate operational effectiveness and suitability of systems
• Ability to contribute to clear and concise technical documentation, including Test Plans, reports, and briefings
• Must be physically qualified to embark aboard U.S. Navy vessels/submarines in support of test execution (up to approximately 10 days underway)