Test Coordinator III

Optimal Solutions & Technologies (OST, Inc.) is focused on excellence. We specialize in providing Management Consulting, Information Technology, and Research Development and Engineering services.

The fundamental distinction of the OST team is its business knowledge in both the public and private sectors. We serve the aerospace & transportation, association & nonprofit, defense, education, energy, financial, healthcare, and technology & telecommunications industries. OST is successful because we listen to our clients, we learn from our clients, and we know our clients.

Test Coordinator III

Description of specific duties in a typical workday for this position:

• Serves as test manager for PEO Soldier programs, with duties as identified below

• Plans and manages assignments, progress and evaluates results Research applicable documents such as Capability Development Documents, Capability Production Documents, product specifications, and Army Regulations, to develop and staff for approval Test and Evaluation Master Plans (TEMPs) to support program milestones

• Coordinates with ATEC to determine and develop appropriate Testing for Government Programs. Monitors ATEC activities to ensure adequacy of their testing and assessments to ensure they have the data and results needed to support independent evaluation

• Oversee or conduct Test and Evaluation Working Integrated Product Teams (T&E WIPTs) and Test Readiness Reviews (TRRs) and ensure adequacy of associated test plans, procedures, and test execution, and closure on all test issues

• Ensure military tactics, techniques, and procedures used during testing are current and representative

• Attend testing and report of test results and issues as required by PM. - Evaluate test data, assess risks, and develop test result summaries for leadership briefings, Suitability Statements and Milestone Decisions

• Work with Assistant Product Managers, Product Leads and PMs to understand interfaces and address and resolve integration issues.

• Review system evaluation plans, evaluation strategy reviews, and provide input to the PMs

• Work on scheduling and resourcing DT/OT events.

• Review test plans, test procedures, test reports and system assessment reports, for adequacy, accuracy, and identification of issues

• Use test plans or other program data/research to develop fiscal year ammunition requirements to support programs

• Track all testing planned and maintain a Master Test Schedule, Share data with PEO level T&E personnel for test synchronization

• Ensure all Government test planning documents are uploaded to the appropriate databases

Position Requirements:

• 15 years relevant experience

• Bachelor's Degree

• Subject matter expert for Test and Evaluation

• Ability to lead test efforts on assigned programs with minimal oversight from the Government

• Equivalent or experience commensurate with DAWIA Level III T&E certification

• Extensive knowledge and previous experience in Defense Acquisition Systems (non-IT) and Military Tactics, Techniques, and Procedures

• Secret Clearance

• US Citizen

This is a full-time position paying a base salary, and full benefits, and has possible bonus potential based on merit and performance. To be considered for this position, please apply online with a resume.

OST is an equal-opportunity employer. Applicants are considered for positions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other category protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.