Senior Engineer/Program Analyst - Development Test and Evaluation (DT&E)

Requisition # SESR17

DECISIVE ANALYTICS Corporation (DAC), located in Arlington, VA is seeking a full-time Senior Engineer/Program Analyst with experience in weapon system development test and evaluation disciplines, who is ready for a new challenge with an innovative company. The candidate will provide contractor support to the Office of Development, Test, and Evaluation (DT&E), within the Systems and Software Engineering (SSE) Directorate of Acquisition, Technology & Logistics (AT&L).

DAC, an employee-owned company is proud to be ranked among Deloitte’s 50 fastest growing companies in Virginia and the 500 fastest growing companies nationwide for the last four consecutive years. In addition, the State of Virginia’s Chamber of Commerce has named DAC among Virginia’s “Fantastic 50” fastest growing companies for the past two consecutive years.

DECISIVE ANALYTICS Corporation specializes in providing analytical solutions to complex problems. Founded in 1996, DAC’s core ideology is to bring together highly-talented and motivated individuals to form an organization that provides superior, innovative technical contributions to all endeavors in which we participate. We deliver our industry-leading analytical products and services to the Department of Defense, other government agencies and commercial business.

Job Description:

The ideal candidate will support the technical staff in the DT&E office with the focus on DT&E policy and planning for major DoD acquisition programs, and interface with other organizations within OSD and the Services, to ensure the effective implementation of DT&E on DoD acquisition programs.

Primary responsibilities:

- Perform studies and research as directed, develop position papers, and presentation materials for policy, practices and procedural matters relating to DT&E
- Identify DT&E Best Practices for policy improvements an implementation on acquisition programs
- Interface with the SSE/Assessments and Support (AS) staff in the program oversight and review activities in support of DT&E policy issues and recommendations
- Provide support to the Deputy Under Secretary of Defense (DUSD) (AT&L) in the Overarching Integrated Product Team (OIPT) process for weapons systems milestone reviews

Required Skills and Experience:

- A minimum of ten years in the developmental/operational testing, and evaluation of weapons systems and/or operations support.
- Experience with or understanding of DoD systems acquisition and software acquisition management.
- Working knowledge of Service or OSD-level operating practices, Joint Staff, Service headquarters, and program office relationships
- Familiarity with DoD Acquisition Management Policies and procedures
- Excellent interpersonal and communications skills
- Proficient with Microsoft Office including PowerPoint and Excel

Education:

- BS degree in engineering, science or related discipline

- Graduate of a military Test Pilot School


Security Clearance: Active or Current SECRET clearance required.


Location: Arlington, Virginia


Keywords: Aviation test pilot; weapon system testing and evaluation; developmental tester; operational tester

Benefits: DAC offers an outstanding comprehensive benefits package to include, but is not limited to: Health/Dental/Vision Insurance coverage, 100% paid Life/AD&D insurance, 100% paid Short- and Long-Term Disability, paid covered parking or mass transit reimbursement, monthly gym membership allowance, 25 days paid leave, flexible work hours and an outstanding 401(k) Profit Sharing Plan.

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Application and Contact Information:
Please send your resume, cover letter and salary requirements to the attention of C. Carter via email: careers@dac.us, which must include your name, Req # SESR17 and position title in the subject line. To learn more, please visit our website at www.dac.us