Test Analyst

Overview

The Test Analyst is responsible for providing support to the Naval Information Warfare Center (NIWC) Pacific by supporting the Independent Verification and Validation (IV&V) teams in the verification and validation of Command and Control Processor (C2P) and Multi-Tactical Data Link (MTDL) systems. They will play a supporting role in achieving the organizations goals by providing C2P subject matter expertise in the coordination, execution, analysis, and reporting of test events in a controlled testing environment.

This position will directly impact US Navy mission and operational readiness through the test and evaluation of major program baselines to support program acquisition milestone decisions.

• Ability to perform the following, with guidance: perform analysis of system extracted test data, to validate tactical message handling and system performance against system standards and specifications for developmental and fielded C4I systems.
• Utilize common and system specific data analysis tools to support the validation of system requirements.
• Provide input for required status reports, Test Observation Reports (TORs), and Trouble Report Retest Status (TRRS) documentation to the appropriate internal stakeholders. Submit required input on time and with accuracy, IAW company and customer approved guidelines for test and evaluation report writing.
• Research and assist in the review of system specifications and technical documentation to support analysis of system requirements which support the development of test cases, test procedures and test scripts, as required by the project/program.
• Attend and participate in Data Analysis Group Meetings. Present technical analysis and test results at Data Analysis Group and Joint Analysis Team sessions, as required.
• Contribute to development of system requirement results and test requirement traceability for test report documentation.
• Assist in the execution of test procedures, data collection, preliminary data analysis, data removal, and data transfer.
• Support the troubleshooting of test issues and apply standard troubleshooting techniques to identify the issue with systems, support systems, or interfaces. Provide operational support for trouble report resolution activities to include, system problem isolation, detection, and resolution.
• Assist in the development of test plans and evaluation solutions through implementation of test artifacts (e.g. reports, flowcharts, architectures, and diagrams).
• Assist in the setup, operation, and teardown of the test architecture of various systems and sub-systems.

• Foundational understanding of the following:
• Data Analysis Tools (preferred: DART, EDART, WDART, CDART, Filezilla, Power Shell, Windows OS, and/or Linux OS)
• Tactical Data Link (TDL) communications standards and protocols
• Test and Evaluation Methodologies
• Technical Writing
• Troubleshooting
• Standard computer based business tools (including but not limited to Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint)
• Navy Command, Control, Communications, Computers, and Intelligence (C4I) systems, U.S. Military Communication Systems and associated interfaces and computer control equipment, preferred

• GED and/or equivalent years of experience
• Preferred (BS STEM Degree)

• General office environment
• Computer/Equipment lab

• May be expected to lift up to 25 lbs
• Frequent use of keyboard and typing
• Frequent sitting and standing
• (Travel up to 10% of the Time)

9/80

The ability to work non-standard work hours and schedules in support of project requirements.

$75,000.00 to $95,000.00 annually, DOE

Candidates must have an active clearance OR the ability to obtain a US Government security clearance and will be subject to a US security background investigation (i.e. favorable background investigation / credit score). Additional eligibility requirements for access to various levels of classified information may also be required. An active security clearance is highly desirable.

Tactical Engineering & Analysis, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Minority/Female/Disability/Protected Veteran Employer