Start: As soon as possible
Location: Crystal City, VA

SECRET clearance required
TOP SECRET clearance desired

Job Description
Provide developmental test (DT) and analytical support to the Deputy Director (DD), Developmental Test and Evaluation (DT&E) in the Office of the Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition, Technology and Logistics, Systems and Software Engineering.  Develop DT policy and best practices for the acquisition community and conduct outreach to Services, academia, and industry.  Serve as a subject matter expert to assist the customer to develop and review DT policies and procedures.  Support DD, DT&E in all DT matters that are not acquisition program specific, to include organizational strategic planning, T&E workforce education and training, and T&E resources and facilities.

Education
Master’s degree in industrial engineering, systems analysis, management, or related discipline and 10 years of experience.  Candidates with a BS in engineering or related discipline and 14 years of experience also will be considered. Experience in the DoD acquisition process, systems and software engineering, systems analysis, related discipline, and/or military/DoD civilian experience.

Required Skills
Subject matter expert in test and evaluation and DoD T&E policy.  Experience with the DoD acquisition system.  Working knowledge of T&E workforce education, training, and certification requirements.  Ability to quickly draft technical issue papers, staff summaries, memoranda, and briefings, including translating program technical issues into executive-level terms for senior decision makers and government staff assistants.  Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, excellent verbal and written communication skills, and the ability to work in a team environment.  Working knowledge of Service and OSD-level operating practices, Joint Staff, Service headquarters, and program office relationships; knowledge of the functions and practices of the OSD organization and its responsibility for oversight of major defense acquisition programs.  Excellent command of MS Word and proficiency with the Microsoft Office Suite.

Desired Skills
Experience with test resources and facilities.  Senior staff experience.