Test Engineer 2

TS/SCI W/POLY REQUIREDUNCLASSIFED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYAnalyzes system requirements and concept of operations documents, acquisition plans, and system descriptions to develop evaluation and test plans and procedures, prepare for and conduct the data collection and analysis, and report status and results. Supports the development of Government test and evaluation documentation e.g., Test & Evaluation (T&E) Strategy, Test & Evaluation Master Plan, Event Test Plans, Test Readiness Assessments, and T&E Reports. Works with other test organizations to support T&E program integration. Provides specialized T&E capabilities tailored to system functions, level, maturity, and performance area as assigned in the SOW. (U) The Level 2 Test Engineer (TE) shall possess the following capabilities: (U) Assist with any or all of the Level 1 tasks as constrained by technical training and previous testing experienceFASTCONDUIT – Labor Category Description(U) Conduct research into and apply knowledge of Government test and evaluation concepts and related engineering, acquisition, and operations activities as needed to support the T&E activities
(U) Plan and Execute Performance Analysis (U) Review planned acquisition approaches to support T&E schedule alignment with decision maker needs for T&E support
(U) Analyze performance risk areas to focus T&E planning
(U) Specify, validate, and adapt Modeling and Simulation for T&E use
(U) Apply Statistical Analysis of variations in performance behavior to characterize confidence in performance estimates
(U) Select, develop, and use analysis tools
(U) Execute the evaluation plan on data collected by the Testing Tasks
(U) Plan and Execute Performance Data Collection
(U) Plan program and event level testing for collection of data required for analysis and to synch T&E events with supported decision points
(U) Establish and employ Data & Configuration Management capabilities
(U) Support Data Authentication group functions; and comply with program Discrepancy Reporting criteria and processes
(U) Assess operational and system performance requirements for testability and criticality to frame and prioritize T&E objectives and enable evaluation planning
(U) Coordinate with program Systems Engineering (SE) and review T&E-related SE information to leverage functional analysis, system descriptions, parameter selection and dependencies, Modeling and Simulation, and initial performance risk assessments to inform evaluation planning
(U) Assess operational environments and priorities for evaluation attention and scenario selection, and to coordinate user participation in T&E
(U) Plan program and event level risk-tailored performance estimation and analysis of system and operational Effectiveness and Suitability metrics and conditions; levels of T&E include inspection, demonstration, paper analysis, survey, simulation, and physical test
(U) Design surveys for evaluation of Subject Matter Expert (SME) input and user assessments of performanceU) Participate in the T&E Working-level Integrated Product Team (WIPT) and/or Integrated Test Team for coordination of evaluation plans
(U) Produce Evaluation Plans (metric framework, scenarios/threads, timelines, requirements/T&E cross-walk), Analysis Plans, Data Requirements, Risk Assessments, Evaluation Reports, Status reports; provide input to Government T&E products (e.g., Technology Readiness Assessments, Test & Evaluation Strategy, Test & Evaluation Master Plan, T&E Plans & Procedures and Test Readiness Reports)
(U) Design data sampling schemes to optimize the information/resource balance and to control testing uncertainties
(U) Select, coordinate, and calibrate Instrumentation, collection and data management tools, targets, and facilities
(U) Ensure test readiness including training of test event participants re conduct of the event; equipment readiness, and security, legal, and privacy compliance arrangements
(U) Participate in T&E WIPT and/or Integrated Test Team for coordination of data collection plans
(U) Execute Testing and Data Collection per plan
(U) Produce associated Test Plans, Procedures, and Reports/Briefings, Data Management Plan
(U) Define and provide technical direction and guidance for the Level 1 tasks to the Level 0 and Level 1 TEs assigned to the task
(U) Recommend draft plans and reports from the Level 1 tasks for approval by the task leader
(U) Work directly with the Government sponsor to coordinate task implementation
(U) Maintain knowledge of current and evolving agency, national, and international standards applicable to the system development of interest(U) Qualifications: (U) Five (5) years’ experience as a TE in programs and contracts of similar scope, type and complexity is required. Bachelor’s degree in Math, Science, Engineering, Statistics, Engineering Management, or related discipline from an accredited college or university is required. Four (4) years of additional TE experience may be substituted for a bachelor’s degree.
(U) Additional contract or position specific required experience for this level (skills, technologies, expertise):
(U) Areas (U) Experience Description (U) Years (U) FTEs/PCT* (U) Information Technology (U) Public Key Enabling (PKE), RESTful services and containers (Oracle WebLogic, JBoss, Tomcat), Java programming language, Perl programming language, Java EE, Secure web (SSL), and file encryption. LDAP (RedHat directory), Java Linux (CentOS), Modern IDEs (IntelliJ, Eclispe, etc.) and Agile Scrum process (U) Two (2) years' experience testing products written in Java or GoLang (U) Three (3) years' experience testing in Linux, Unix, Windows, or Cisco OS operating system (U) Desired Qualifications: (U) Two (2) years' experience testing a messaging service (such as Java Messaging Service, TIBCO, ActiveMQ, Artemis, Kafka)UNCLASSIFED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY
(U) One (1) year experience using a requirement tracking tool (such as Redmine, Jira) (U) One (1) year experience using automated testing tools (U) Other (U) CWIP: IAT Level II Certification, IA Baseline Certificate
*(U) FTEs/Pct Optional. Enter either the number of FTEs or the percentage of the level labor category staff. If omitted, this experience is required of all staff at this level.Analyzes system requirements and concept of operations documents, acquisition plans, and system descriptions to develop evaluation and test plans and procedures, prepare for and conduct the data collection and analysis, and report status and results. Supports the development of Government test and evaluation documentation e.g., Test & Evaluation (T&E) Strategy, Test & Evaluation Master Plan, Event Test Plans, Test Readiness Assessments, and T&E Reports. Works with other test organizations to support T&E program integration. Provides specialized T&E capabilities tailored to system functions, level, maturity, and performance area as assigned in the SOW. (U) The Level 2 Test Engineer (TE) shall possess the following capabilities: (U) Assist with any or all of the Level 1 tasks as constrained by technical training and previous testing experienceEqual Employment and DiversityCyberCore has, on many occasions, expressed support and commitment to the principles of diversity and equal employment opportunity.  It is CyberCore’s policy to recruit, hire, train, and promote individuals, as well as administer all personnel actions, without regard to race, color, national or ethnic origin, pregnancy, age, religion, disability status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, veteran status, genetic information or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal or state law. CyberCore will not tolerate unlawful discrimination and any such conduct is prohibited.  CyberCore is committed to ensuring that CyberCore’s workforce and volunteers reflect America’s diverse population.  CyberCore knows that such diversity will enrich the company with the talent, energy, perspective and inspiration we need to achieve our mission.