Test Director (DHS)
SimIS Inc.
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Who We Are: Founded in 2007, SimIS Inc. is an innovative information technology solution Veteran Owned Small Business (VOSB) that models future environments, requirements, and capabilities, and then secures the enterprise from internal and external threats compliant with Federal, State, and industry standard governance to ensure client mission success. Our performance standard is “excellence,” with an outcomes-based, quality focus in our services and products, guided by our core values of honesty (in word and deed), relationships (confidence and trust with clients and partners), teamwork (shared goals, mission, and purpose), loyalty (allegiance to our client and team), and importance of others (work and win as a team).
SimIS is currently recruiting for the listed position.
Job Description:
The DHS CBP Program Management Office Directorate (PMOD) serves as the Independent Test Authority (ITA) for CBP acquisition programs and requires comprehensive systems engineering and test and evaluation (T&E) support. SimIS seeks a Test Director to lead the planning, execution, and analysis of operational tests for border security technologies across diverse and challenging environments. This role requires expertise in test and evaluation methodologies, with responsibility for developing comprehensive test strategies, managing field test execution, and ensuring compliance with PMOD standards. The Test Director coordinates with developing and user agencies while managing test activities in extreme conditions across urban areas, deserts, mountainous regions, and coastal environments.
Required Knowledge, Skills, and AbilitiesBachelor's degree in Engineering or related technical field; Master's degree preferredMinimum 8 years of test and evaluation experience, preferably with government programsDAU/DHS equivalency certification requiredAbility to obtain and maintain DHS suitability background check25% travel requiredTechnical Skills:Expertise in test and evaluation methodologies and best practicesExperience with Mission-Based Test Design (MBTD) analysisKnowledge of Test and Evaluation Master Plans (TEMP) developmentUnderstanding of border security technologies and operational environmentsProficiency in test data collection and analysis methodsProven ability to lead field test teams in challenging environmentsAbility to travel extensively to remote border locationsKey ResponsibilitiesDevelop comprehensive test strategies aligned with PMOD standards and Mission NeedsCreate Mission-Based Test Design (MBTD) analysis for border security technologiesDesign field-based operational tests for material solutions across diverse terrainsDefine test requirements and performance measures for surveillance and detection systemsSupport development of Test and Evaluation Master Plans (TEMP)Lead field test execution at CBP locations across challenging environmental conditionsCoordinate with developing and user agencies throughout test planning and executionEnsure proper test environment setup and handling of test assets and equipmentDocument test events, deviations, and lessons learnedGenerate detailed test execution reports and final evaluation reportsSupport TEGR documentation requirements and process timelinesManage test team safety and logistics in remote border environmentsBenefits:Medical, Dental, and Vision Short-Term Disability (no cost to you) & Long-Term DisabilityLife Insurance 401(k) Savings Plan Flex Spending Accounts Tuition Assistance Program Professional Development Paid Time Off (PTO) 11 Federal Holidays each year SimIS, Inc. is an EOE / M / F / Disability / VET / Drug Free Employer
Who We Are: Founded in 2007, SimIS Inc. is an innovative information technology solution Veteran Owned Small Business (VOSB) that models future environments, requirements, and capabilities, and then secures the enterprise from internal and external threats compliant with Federal, State, and industry standard governance to ensure client mission success. Our performance standard is “excellence,” with an outcomes-based, quality focus in our services and products, guided by our core values of honesty (in word and deed), relationships (confidence and trust with clients and partners), teamwork (shared goals, mission, and purpose), loyalty (allegiance to our client and team), and importance of others (work and win as a team).
SimIS is currently recruiting for the listed position.
Job Description:
The DHS CBP Program Management Office Directorate (PMOD) serves as the Independent Test Authority (ITA) for CBP acquisition programs and requires comprehensive systems engineering and test and evaluation (T&E) support. SimIS seeks a Test Director to lead the planning, execution, and analysis of operational tests for border security technologies across diverse and challenging environments. This role requires expertise in test and evaluation methodologies, with responsibility for developing comprehensive test strategies, managing field test execution, and ensuring compliance with PMOD standards. The Test Director coordinates with developing and user agencies while managing test activities in extreme conditions across urban areas, deserts, mountainous regions, and coastal environments.
Required Knowledge, Skills, and AbilitiesBachelor's degree in Engineering or related technical field; Master's degree preferredMinimum 8 years of test and evaluation experience, preferably with government programsDAU/DHS equivalency certification requiredAbility to obtain and maintain DHS suitability background check25% travel requiredTechnical Skills:Expertise in test and evaluation methodologies and best practicesExperience with Mission-Based Test Design (MBTD) analysisKnowledge of Test and Evaluation Master Plans (TEMP) developmentUnderstanding of border security technologies and operational environmentsProficiency in test data collection and analysis methodsProven ability to lead field test teams in challenging environmentsAbility to travel extensively to remote border locationsKey ResponsibilitiesDevelop comprehensive test strategies aligned with PMOD standards and Mission NeedsCreate Mission-Based Test Design (MBTD) analysis for border security technologiesDesign field-based operational tests for material solutions across diverse terrainsDefine test requirements and performance measures for surveillance and detection systemsSupport development of Test and Evaluation Master Plans (TEMP)Lead field test execution at CBP locations across challenging environmental conditionsCoordinate with developing and user agencies throughout test planning and executionEnsure proper test environment setup and handling of test assets and equipmentDocument test events, deviations, and lessons learnedGenerate detailed test execution reports and final evaluation reportsSupport TEGR documentation requirements and process timelinesManage test team safety and logistics in remote border environmentsBenefits:Medical, Dental, and Vision Short-Term Disability (no cost to you) & Long-Term DisabilityLife Insurance 401(k) Savings Plan Flex Spending Accounts Tuition Assistance Program Professional Development Paid Time Off (PTO) 11 Federal Holidays each year SimIS, Inc. is an EOE / M / F / Disability / VET / Drug Free Employer
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