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Assertive Professionals Decision Scientist, Test Support in Quantico, Virginia
Decision Scientist, Test Support
About the Organization Established in 2015,AssertiveProfessionals(AP), is anEconomically Disadvantaged Woman Owned Small Business (EDWOSB)andService-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB). Armed with expertise, a passion for the industry, and an employee centric corporate culture,APhas already made a name for itself within the Defense Contracting community taking 15th place in America's Top 100 Small Business Visionaries for the 2018 Best of Small Business Awards, receiving the HireVets Platinum Medallion from the Department of Labor in 2021, has a 4.9 rating on Glassdoor, made the Inc. 5000 list and is a VET100 awardee as one of the fastest growing Veteran Owned Businesses in 2021.
Our Mission:Providing cleared professionals who assist the Department of Defense, Intelligence Community, and Department of Homeland Security in accomplishing their missions worldwide, through an employee centric culture of development, communication, and transparency.
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PIPELINEpositions are for anyone interested in a career withAPin the future.
A recruiter will prequalify you and reach back out once we have a suitable position.
Req Number AP--25-00004
Location Quantico, VA
Full-Time/Part-Time Full-Time
Minimum Clearance TS/SCI
Timeline Proposed
Description
Assertive Professionalsis seeking aDecision Scientist, Test Supportsupporting ourNational Security CustomeratQuantico, VA.
This a a proposed position that should be awarded by 1 February. We will be offering a $5,000 sign-on bonus or reimbursable relocation, $1,200 compliance bonus, and competitive salary.
This is a great opportunity to work for an employee-centric, fast-growing small business. We offer an excellent benefits package, including PTO, 401k Match at 5%, Profit Sharing, Company paid Life Insurance, Dental, Vision, STD/LTD, and two options under a national medical plan with employer contribution.
Responsibilities Include:
The Decision Scientist provides expert testing and evaluation (T&E) support to validate the technical capabilities, operational feasibility, and overall performance of systems and processes. This role involves developing and executing comprehensive test plans, collaborating with stakeholders, and delivering actionable insights to mitigate risks and improve decision-making. Decision Scientists ensure systems meet operational requirements in complex environments, contributing directly to mission success.
Required Experience and Qualifications:
Active TS/SCI
Senior:Masters Degree; 5 years of specialized experience
Mid:Bachelors Degree; 3 years of specialized experience
Ability to summarize complex information for executive-level consumption and break down details for requirements owners' understanding and use.
Proficient in developing, maintaining, and facilitating the utilization of artifacts that document government requirements and understanding.
Able to provide Test and Evaluation (T&E) support to IS Product Owners, including conducting comprehensive reviews, analysis, evaluations, and tests of project technical capabilities (e.g., system behaviors, processes, interfaces, operational use, feasibility) across operational environments such as NIPR, SIPR, and JWICS to confirm requirements implementation.
Able to facilitate early detection and correction of cost and schedule variances.
Able to enhance management insight into process and product risk through effective T&E practices.
Able to support project cycle processes to ensure compliance with regulatory, performance, schedule, and budget requirements.
Able to validate project products and processes to ensure compliance with defined requirements.
Able to coordinate with Government verification and validation points of contact through iterative User
Acceptance Testing (UAT) as a feedback mechanism.
Able to develop Comprehensive Test (CT) and User Acceptance Testing (UAT) plans.
Able to assist with coordination and scheduling of CT/UAT events.
Able to document and consolidate test results for evaluation and reporting.
Able to review test event artifacts to ensure accuracy in pre- and post-release announcements.
Able to conduct testing within operational environments (as close as possible), ensuring inclusion of hardware, software, interfacing applications and systems, documentation, operators, and user experience to align with DoD requirements and industry best practices.
Proficient in Microsoft Office products including Outlook, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
Desired Experience and Qualifications:
Previous experience working with this customer
Senior: 10+ Years of specialized experience
Mid: 6+ Years of specialized experience
Related certifications
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Position 1. Open Position - TS/SCI
EOE Statement Assertive Professionals, LLC, is an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.
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