Senior Operational Test and Evaluation Engineer CBP

About This Role

This role involves developing and executing test and evaluation strategies for DHS and CBP acquisition programs, ensuring compliance with directives, and coordinating with stakeholders to analyze system performance data for border security and trade operations.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate with key stakeholders to identify, plan, coordinate, execute, analyze, and report testing in support of required program acquisition milestone and review requirements
• Ensure adherence to DHS Acquisition Management Directive (MD 102-01) and CBP's Operational Requirements Document (ORD) processes
• Identify test plan and test execution impacts and recommend course of actions based on rapidly evolving DHS and CBP Acquisition policy and guidance
• Develop test and evaluation strategies and support the development of Test and Evaluation Master Plans for homeland defense technologies
• Develop test concepts briefs and detailed test plans, aligned with DHS Directive 026-06 (Test and Evaluation) and CBP mission needs
• Participate in test planning meetings, including T&E Integrated Product Team meetings and Operational Test Readiness Review meetings
• Provide oversight for the operational test team while onsite during test execution to ensure all data is collected in accordance with the test plan
• Collect and analyze test data to assess the effectiveness, suitability, and cyber resiliency of systems in operational border environments
• Prepare Operational Test and Evaluation Reports (OTERs) and briefings that clearly identify system capabilities and limitations and recommendations for system improvement
• Work with CBP officers, engineers, program managers, and DHS components to ensure effective testing and engage with external partners to align testing with broader homeland security objectives

Requirements

• U.S. Citizen with the ability to obtain and retain a DHS Suitability/CBP Background Investigation
• Bachelor's degree in systems engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field
• 12+ years of relevant experience in test design, data analysis, and statistical methods for evaluating complex systems
• Hands-on experience with homeland defense technology systems, such as border surveillance, non-intrusive inspection technologies, or trade compliance systems
• Strong analytical skills for evaluating system performance
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills to provide actionable recommendations
• Able to work fully onsite and travel based on client needs

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in systems engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field
• 12+ years of relevant experience in test design, data analysis, and statistical methods for evaluating complex systems

Nice to Have

• Active CBP Background Investigation or an Active Top Secret clearance
• In-depth understanding of DHS policies, including MD 102-01 (Acquisition Management), DHS Directive 026-06 (Test and Evaluation), and the DHS SELC framework
• Proficiency in modeling and simulation tools, digital engineering, or data management platforms to support testing
• Familiarity with data analytics tools for processing large datasets from border security operations or trade compliance systems
• Experience leading teams, and leading or participating in working groups or cross-agency technical initiatives
• Knowledge of interagency coordination with entities like the Department of Defense (DoD) or Department of Justice (DOJ) for joint homeland security missions

Skills

* Required skills

Benefits