OVERVIEW:
Sensor Concepts & Applications, Inc. seeks a senior analyst with experience in testing and evaluating software and systems to support a federal program management office in the Metropolitan DC area. Join our team of collaborative self-starters focused on delivering practical and efficient solutions to help our client keep U.S. borders safe and facilitate trade and travel. As part of our high-performing team, you will augment our vital work to provide “eyes and ears” technology to protect our nation.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
You will support testing and evaluation of the program’s communication, sensor, and surveillance systems, involving the design and development of test processes and plans, execution of testing, and documentation of test results. You will collect and verify test data, provide “quick look” results, and prepare a final report with analysis of test results. Representative responsibilities may include all or part of the following:
· Recommend policies and procedures for testing and evaluation (T&E)
· Develop T&E artifacts for the program’s systems acquisitions
· Furnish test plans and procedures, as well as data analysis and management plans
· Create contract data requirements lists and data item descriptions
· Develop test readiness review criteria
· Use model-test-model methods to speed the overall testing process
· Conduct developmental T&E, integration testing, and assessment testing to verify technical performance
· Test in the field, including execution of dry runs and runs for record, as well as test support for pilot projects and demonstrations
· Conduct test site support, such as acquiring test support material
· Set up and analyze test data to ensure accurate and complete test evaluation, including test data collection, management, storage, and archiving
· Analyze hardware and software failures and recommendations to vendors of corrective action
· Develop test evaluation master plans (TEMP)
· Participate in program-level review boards, including engineering, configuration, risk, and testing
· Non-intrusive inspection x-ray and radiation detection technologies
· Chemical and Biological Weapon Technologies
QUALIFICATIONS:
· Ability to pass a government background investigation, including financial, criminal, residential, educational, foreign affiliation, prohibited substance abuse, and employment verifications; active U.S. Customs and Border Protection background investigation preferred. Please note that only U.S. citizens are eligible for a suitability determination.
· Previous work with CBP’s Integrated Fixed Tower (IFT), Remove Video Surveillance Systems (RVSS), Mobile and Agent-Centric Systems (MACS), Field Surveillance Services (FSS), and/or Non-Intrusive Inspection (NII) portfolios or DOD JPEOP CBRNE Program is a plus.
· 10+ years of experience and a Master’s degree in computer science, engineering, or a related discipline; or 12+ years and a Bachelor’s degree.
· Experience in conducting field tests for communications, sensor, and surveillance systems.
· Experience using testing software such as DCAMS.
· Engineering experience in Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear (CBRN) detection sensors is a plus.
· Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, and SharePoint.
· Ability to communicate clearly with a variety of stakeholders.
· Ability to effectively solve problems.
· Strong communication skills, both oral and written.
· A true team player who maintains a positive attitude in a dynamic environment.
· Relevant professional certification is a plus.
Job Type: Full-time
Work Location: Remote