Test and Evaluation Analyst (Cyber Survivability)

Job Description

Summary

Seeking a highly skilled and innovative Test & Evaluation (T&E) Analyst to support critical national-level defense programs. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in developing test strategies and evaluating the Operational Effectiveness, Suitability, and Survivability (OESS) of National Security Systems. This role is pivotal in assessing secure enterprise key management systems and ensuring their resilience in a contested environment, while also integrating cyber survivability principles into all test activities. You will be responsible for end-to-end test planning, execution, analysis, and reporting. Candidates must already possess and maintain an active Top Secret clearance with the ability to obtain an SCI clearance and pass a polygraph.

 
Key Responsibilities:
 
 T&E Planning & Cyber Integration
• Develop, update, and manage the core T&E framework for national security programs, including the Analysis Structure (AS), Data Source Matrix (DSM), and the Evaluation Framework (EF).
• Author comprehensive OT&E documentation, including Test Plans, Test Concept Briefs (TCB), and materials for Operational Test Readiness Reviews (OTRR).
• Define and refine Critical Operational Issues (COIs), Measures of Effectiveness (MOE), and Measures of Performance (MOPs) to ensure thorough evaluation of system capabilities.
• In partnership with cyber and technical teams, ensure cyber survivability requirements and attack vectors are integrated into operational test scenarios, scripts, and evaluation frameworks.
• Coordinate with specialized cyber assessment teams to develop and refine Rules of Engagement (RoE) and the scope of systems taking part in cyber survivability testing.
 
Test Execution & Data Management 
• Lead and conduct data collection for OT&E events, with a primary focus on enterprise cryptographic infrastructure and secure communications systems.
• Support the planning and execution of cyber survivability T&E events, including observing Cyber Tabletop (CTT) Exercises, Cooperative Vulnerability Penetration Assessments (CVPAs), and Adversarial Assessments (AAs) conducted in conjunction with operational tests.
• Analyze data from test events and automated scans to identify system vulnerabilities and determine the operational impact of findings.
• Manage test data integrity, lead Data Authentication Group (DAG) sessions, and troubleshoot database issues to ensure accurate reporting.
Reporting & Program Collaboration 
• Author and present critical T&E deliverables, including Quick Look Reports (QLR), Final Test Reports, and executive-level briefings for senior leadership and stakeholders.
• Actively participate in and contribute to teleconferences, meetings, and working groups, providing detailed meeting minutes and tracking action items.
• Draft administrative reports, including Monthly Status Reports (MSRs) and Weekly Activity Reports (WARs), to maintain project milestones and communicate progress.
• Serve as a collaborative liaison, coordinating with program offices, system developers, operational users, and technical administration teams to ensure test requirements and objectives are met.

Education and Background

Required Education & Experience

Master’s Degree; OR Bachelor’s degree with 7 years of specialized T&E, systems engineering, and/or military experience; OR 10 years of relevant experience. The degree must be in a relevant technical curriculum, and experience must be related to the job duties.

Note: One year of experience may be substituted by 15 semester hours completed toward a Master’s degree in a relevant technical curriculum.

Due to the mission-critical nature of this role, candidates must have and maintain a Top Secret/SCI clearance and be able to pass a polygraph. This is non-negotiable.

Years of Experience

Bachelor’s degree with 7 years of specialized T&E, systems engineering, and/or military experience; OR 10 years of relevant experience

Required Skills

Required Certifications & Skills

Certification: IAT Level II certification (e.g., CompTIA Security+, CySa+, ISC2 SSCP, EC-Council CND, Cisco CCNA Security, GIAC GSEC).

Technical Skills:

Demonstrated experience in T&E planning, execution, and reporting within the DoD.

Strong understanding of systems engineering principles and the ability to coordinate technical requirements with engineering teams.

Strong technical writing capabilities and experience authoring T&E documentation (Test Plans, Test Reports, Evaluation Frameworks).

Proficiency in the Microsoft Office suite.

Professional Skills:

Strong technical writing and standardized requirements analysis capabilities.

Excellent communication, critical thinking, and analytical skills.

Proven ability to work effectively in a collaborative team environment.

Exceptional interpersonal skills and the ability to handle stress and work well under pressure.

Preferred Skills

Preferred Skills & Qualifications

Cyber Experience: Hands-on experience with cybersecurity T&E concepts, vulnerability assessments, and analyzing outputs from specialized penetration testing engagements.

Domain Knowledge: Deep understanding of OT&E principles and hands-on experience with secure cryptographic architectures, key management protocols, and Communications Security (COMSEC).

Advanced Certifications: Industry certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CEH, SecurityX, OffSec OSCP, GIAC GCFA, or GCIH.

Familiarity with DoD interoperability standards, Net-Ready Key Performance Parameters (NR-KPP), and joint certification processes.

Demonstrated mastery of DAWIA T&E Level II/III standards.

Proficiency in database management and analysis

Other Requirements

Must be able to pass and maintain a polygraph and clearance level requirements.
Ability to adapt to a fast-paced environment with evolving priorities.
Commitment to maintaining security, compliance, and operational excellence.

Working Conditions

Clearance: Must possess and maintain an active Top Secret/SCI security clearance and be able to pass a polygraph.
Duty Location: Onsite.
Travel: Up to 40% CONUS travel annually.

• Happy - Be Infectious. Happiness multiplies and creates a positive and connected environment where motivation and satisfaction have an outsized effect on everything we do.
• Helpful - Be Supportive. Being helpful is the foundation of teamwork, resulting in a supportive atmosphere where collaboration flourishes, and collective success is celebrated.
• Honest - Be Trustworthy. Honesty serves as our compass, ensuring transparent communication and ethical conduct, essential to who we are and the complex domains we support.
• Humble - Be Grounded. Success is not achieved alone, humility ensures a culture of mutual respect, encouraging open communication, and a willingness to learn from one another and take on any task.
• Hungry - Be Eager. Our hunger for excellence drives an insatiable appetite for innovation and continuous improvement, propelling us forward in the face of new and unprecedented challenges.
• Hustle - Be Driven. Hustle is reflected in our relentless work ethic, where we are each committed to going above and beyond to advance the mission and achieve success.