Operational Test Director

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.

Benefits offered* include medical, dental, vision, basic life w/AD&D, supplemental life, short and long-term disability, EAP, FSA, 401(k), paid holidays, paid time off, employee referral award program and reimbursable job-related education/professional certification training.

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.

*The Company may, at any time, in its sole discretion, modify or change offered benefits.

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