Operational Test Director

Job Description

Salary:

PPT Solutions, Inc. is seeking an Operational Test Director in Washington, DC to support a Department of Homeland Security (DHS) effort. This program will provide standardized Operational Test & Evaluation (OT&E) services in support of an IT-centric cyber focused program. The DHS domains supported include: T&E in support of Information Technology (IT) and or Agile Software Development, and Cyber Resilience T&E.

Description of Responsibilities for the Operational Test Director:

Lead the planning for Developmental Test & Evaluation (DT&E) and Operational Test & Evaluation (OT&E) activities.

Assisting the DHS Component Program Manager in providing a T&E Strategy brief to the Director of T&E (DOT&E) for major acquisition programs under DOT&E engagement

Coordinate Development of the OT&E strategy associated with operational testing and drafting of applicable sections of the TEMP per policy with the T&E Manager

Assess Operational Requirements in the Operations Requirements Document and ensure traceability back to the system requirements

Develop and evaluate Measures of Effectiveness (MOEs), Critical Operation Indicators (COIs), MOR (Measures of Resilience), and Measures of Performance (MOPs)

Working with DOT&E to understand established OTD guidelines to evaluate cybersecurity deliverables and threat exercises

Participate in DOT&E IPTs

Work closely with the cyber security team to assess plans, PENTEST results, Fortify scans, and MORs

Conduct Operational Assessments and generate findings reports

Collaborate with all stakeholders from both development and operational teams

Engage with users on a regular basis to be aware of the processes in the field and issues/concerns of the users in the field

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities or the Operational Test Director:

Master’s degree and 15 years of relevant experience OR Bachelor's degree and 20 years of relevant experience

At least 8 years’ experience leading and/or managing operational T&E events

Demonstrated skills within T&E, e.g., DoD or DHS T&E Level II training

Must be a U.S. Citizen

Must be able to pass a government background investigation

Hybrid Location: Must be able to work on site at the work location in Washington, D.C. as needed

Desired Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities or the Operational Test Director:

DoD or DHS T&E Level II training certification

Completion of DHS OTD course

Experience conducting Operational Assessments

Experience writing reports and briefs

Experience with Measures of Effectiveness (MOEs), Critical Operational Issues (COIs), MOR (Measures of Resilience), and Measures of Performance (MOPs)

At PPT, we value our employees. You can take comfort in the fact that here you will be treated as a professional, given room to grow and compensated with a benefits package to care for you and your family. You have made the decision to do meaningful work and we believe you should be rewarded for that decision. Explore our website and learn more about what it means to be a part of PPT Solutions.

PPT Solutions, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

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