Test Director, Department of Homeland Security

Job overview

The Test Director, Department of Homeland Security role is onsite in Suffolk, VA, with field testing at Customs and Border Protection locations and 25% travel required. Compensation is not specified. The role supports the DHS Customs and Border Protection Program Management Office Directorate’s Independent Test Authority. The Test Director leads planning, execution, and analysis of operational tests for border security technologies. The work develops test strategies and measures, coordinates with developing and user agencies, and produces evaluations that support acquisition-program decisions and mission needs.

What you'll do

• Develop test strategies and Mission-Based Test Design analysis
• design field operational tests
• define requirements and performance measures
• support Test and Evaluation Master Plans
• lead field test execution
• coordinate with agencies
• set up test environments and handle test assets
• document events and lessons learned
• prepare execution and final evaluation reports
• support TEGR documentation
• manage team safety and logistics.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

test director

suffolk va

simis inc.

department of homeland security

customs and border protection

operational testing

test and evaluation

border security technology

25% travel

field test leadership

dhs suitability

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Medical, dental, vision, short- and long-term disability, life insurance, 401(k), flexible spending accounts, tuition assistance, professional development, paid time off, and 11 federal holidays.

Why this role

Requires a bachelor’s degree in engineering or a related technical field, at least eight years of test and evaluation experience, DAU/DHS equivalency certification, and ability to obtain and maintain DHS suitability; a master’s degree is preferred.

About the employer

SimIS Inc. is hiring for this role. Industry: Custom Computer Programming Services. Sector: 54.