Description
Plan, designs and documents experiments, test and evaluations to provide data to address specific issues under conditions ranging from highly controlled scientific experiments conducted in the laboratory to free play exercises in an operational environment. Coordinates and schedules all resources for the test and evaluation to include budgets, instrumentation, data collection, test personnel, equipment, communications and logistical support. Conducts and controls test, evaluates test data, integrates test results of the evaluation and provides recommendations in terms of both the suitability and effectiveness of articles under test against established requirements.
Core Skills
- test and evaluation planning
- requirements analysis and traceability
- test case and experiment design
- data collection and instrumentation planning
- statistical analysis and reporting
- systems engineering and system of systems thinking
- risk management and mitigation planning
- configuration and change management
- technical documentation and report writing
- project and resource management
- stakeholder communication and briefing
- independent verification and validation coordination
- modeling and simulation awareness
- operational assessment and user feedback integration
Common Certifications
- Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM)
- Project Management Professional (PMP)
- Certified Test and Evaluation Professional (CTEP)
- Certified Administrative Professional (CAP)
Civilian Career Paths
- PROJECT MANAGEMENT
- MECHANICAL ENGINEERING
- SYSTEMS ADMINISTRATION
- IT MANAGEMENT
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