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# SSDS Test Director Specialist

- **Company:** Valkyrie Enterprises, Inc.
- **Location:** Accomack County, VA, United States
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Salary:** $100,000.0 - $140,000.0
- **Contract:** Internship / Graduate position
- **Skills:** Data Mining, Technical Data Management Systems, C4i
- **Published:** May 30, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.clearancejobs.com/jobs/8942669/ssds-test-director-specialist

## About the Role

* Must have a High School Diploma or GED at least 8 years experience with SSDS combat system baseline configurations, to include supporting elements and equipment, communication systems, and interdependencies and interfaces associated with these systems. An Associates Degree in a technical or computer related discipline could substitute for 2 years of experience.
 * Must have at least 3 Three years experience leading technicians and conducting system level troubleshooting with familiarity with the various types of site switches and their capability.
 * Must have at least 5 years of experience setting up and configuring combat system baselines to support SSDS mission events.
 * Must have 3 years experience in loading and maintaining program/project documentation on Combat Systems to include: loading computer programs and equipment utilizing established procedures, verify system operations, setup and collect data recording/data extraction, document observed issues/problems while operating combat system suites.

Security Requirements:

 * Must be eligible to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret Clearance.
 * Prefer an Active DoD Secret security clearance.

Travel Requirements:

 * Occasional travel up to 25%.
 * If position requires travel by domestic flight or access to secure federal facilities/military bases, candidate must be able to obtain (by start of position) and maintain appropriate identification credentials, such as REAL ID. (More information regarding REAL ID can be found: https://www.dhs.gov/real-id ).

Physical Requirements:

 * Remaining in a stationary position, often standing, or sitting for prolonged periods.
 * Moving about to accomplish tasks or moving from one worksite to another.
 * Communicating with others to exchange information.
 * Repeating motions that may include the wrists, hands and/or fingers.
 * Light work that includes moving objects up to 20 pounds.

## Description

* Valkyrie Enterprises has an immediate need for a full-time SSDS Test Director Specialist to oversee the requirements of the Statement of Work (SOW), in Wallops Island, VA., * Assists in various types of electronic systems such as SSDS, C4I, Combat Systems, Communication Systems, etc.,
 * Duties include system design, integration, modification, testing, installation engineering, and design engineering, developing and reviewing equipment test plans and procedures, conducting analyses, analyzing test results, and recommending design changes to bring systems into compliance with design/performance specifications.
 * Adjusts and correlates data, recognizes discrepancies in results, and follows operations through a series of related detailed steps or processes. Coordinates, computes, or synthesizes engineering or technical data.
 * Uses prescribed mathematical formulae and/or models to calculate measures of performance characteristics for electronic systems.
 * Supervises technical staff assigned to project.
 * Duties include the training of project personnel in the procedures and approaches available for the work effort.


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