Software Test and Evaluation Integrator

Senior Software Test and Evaluation Integrator

Full time Aberdeen, MD

TS / SCI clearance

Referral bonus : Up to $3,000

Semper Valens Solutions is currently recruiting a Senior Software Test and Evaluation Integrator  to join our team at Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD to support our customer, Project Manager Intelligence Systems & Analytics (PM IS&A) .

The Software Test and Evaluation Integrator is responsible for assisting the PM in managing, monitoring, coordinating, planning, and developing SW test and evaluation (T&E) activities and documentation.

Duties :

Use skills and knowledge of policies, regulations and procedures governing SW T&E to assist project leaders in planning, coordinating, and execution of SW T&E.

Integrate the Software Acquisition Pathway Department of Defense Instruction (DoDI) 5000.87, Office of the Secretary of Defense best practices, Army policies, and commercial best practices to develop agile SW testing strategies and test plans.

Provide SW Test input to program T&E documents such as Test and Evaluation Master Plans (TEMPs) and Test and Evaluation Strategies.

Provide SW Test input to the Capability Development process such as the Capability Needs Statement (CNS) and provide PM input to defining the SW roadmap to capabilities which may become the minimum viable product (MVP) and minimum viable capability release(s) (MVCR).

Participate in SW requirements decomposition and SW requirements traceability engineering with the PM's SW and Systems Engineering teams to ensure both an understanding of contractual requirements as well as test coverage.

Interact with vendor SW development teams to ensure integration of vendor testing in the SW development process; conduct SW backlog reviews; participate in vendor SW sprint planning and retrospectives; and review vendor SW documentation deliverables for delivery to the PM.

Provide input and review performance work statements and other government documents which are used in the contractual process with the prime SW vendors.

Develop SW test threads and test procedures for executing government system-level SW testing in both laboratory and field test environments; contribute to government test plan development.

Develop working knowledge of SW products and competencies to execute testing in SW environment.

Collect SW test results and produce test reports containing results and metrics which inform future SW development and other key PM functions such as SW quality management.

Collaborate with Hardware team to ensure seamless integration of program HW and SW.

Required Skills & Experience :

• Detailed-oriented with excellent technical, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Demonstrate understanding of Agile SW development and testing processes.
• Familiar with key acquisition policy and best practices governing SW testing.
• Familiar with key Agile SW management and test tools.

Desired Skills & Experience :

Required Clearance :

Qualifications :

Travel :

Less than 10% travel is expected for this position. Travel may include continental United States and outside continental United States locations.

Work Environment :

This position may be performed in a variety of locations, including but not limited to, commercial and / or government offices, test and integration labs, government facilities and depots, and test & evaluation and proving grounds.

Physical Demands :

About Semper Valens Solutions :

Semper Valens Solutions, Inc. is a Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) providing Cost Effective Software and Systems Engineering, Field Support, Training and Full Life cycle Support Management to the DOD community.

At Semper Valens, our vision is to remain a creative, cutting edge and cost effective solutions provider where our shared intellect, industry experience, and technology excellence, make a positive difference in our customer's success. Our solutions help bridge the gap between IT and business prioritizations to optimize budgets, risks and operational processes. We search for outstanding technical professionals, hiring at all levels of the experience spectrum; intermediate, journeyman and senior. Consider us for your career plan.

Semper Valens Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Semper Valens Solutions, proactively fulfills its role as an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, religion, age, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, national origin, marital / parental status, pregnancy / childbirth or related conditions, physical or mental disability, genetic information, status as a Disabled Veteran, Recently Separated Veteran, Active Duty Wartime or Campaign Badge Veteran, Armed Forces Services Medal, or any other characteristic protected by law.

If you require a reasonable accommodation to apply for a position with Semper Valens Solutions through its online applicant system, please contact Semper Valens Solutions Human Resources Department at (520) 263-4577.

Semper Valens Solutions is an affirmative action / equal opportunity employer - minorities, females, disabled and protected veterans are urged to apply. Applicants have rights under Federal Employment Laws.