Test Analyst

Roles/Responsibilities

• Plans, coordinates, and executes test and evaluation (T&E) activities to assess system performance, operational effectiveness, and mission suitability in support of the Department of Homeland Security.
• Develops and reviews test documentation, including test plans, procedures, scenarios, and evaluation reports, ensuring alignment with program requirements and acquisition guidance.
• Designs and conducts functional, integration, and operational testing, documenting results and identifying defects, risks, and performance gaps.
• Analyzes test data using quantitative and qualitative methods to provide actionable insights and support evidence-based decision-making.
• Collaborates with program managers, engineers, and stakeholders to validate requirements, refine test objectives, and improve system performance.
• Ensures compliance with DHS acquisition policies, T&E frameworks, and applicable standards, maintaining traceability between requirements and test outcomes.
• Supports test readiness reviews, operational assessments, and system evaluations, providing recommendations to inform milestone decisions.
• Maintains test artifacts, metrics, and reporting dashboards, ensuring accurate communication of test status, risks, and results to leadership.

Required Skills and Education

• Bachelor’s degree at least 3 years’ experience
• Engineering (or technical) experience
• Excellent oral and written communications skills
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills
• Preferred qualifications Advanced degree (MS or PhD) Knowledge of Department of Homeland Security Acquisition and Systems Engineering policy
• Advanced degree (MS or PhD)
• Knowledge of Department of Homeland Security Acquisition and Systems Engineering policy

Security Clearance

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