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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Test Specialist - **Company:** Tactical Engineering & Analysis Inc. - **Location:** Dahlgren, VA, United States - **Salary:** $100,000.0 - $125,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Data Analysis, Systems Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Programming, Microsoft PowerPoint, Systems Development Life Cycle, Simulation Software, Software Engineering, Software Requirements Analysis, Verification and Validation (Software), Test Data, Test Scripts, Integration Tests, Information Technology, Modeling and Simulation - **Published:** August 11, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.clearancejobs.com/jobs/9086240/test-specialist ## About the Role Common terminology within the scope of the program. This includes accurately utilizing terminology while communicating verbally or written. Test and Evaluation Methodologies Technical Writing Troubleshooting Standard computer based business tools (including but not limited to Microsoft Word, Excel and Power Point) Data collection and plan development, to support analysis objectives. This includes the development of data logs, matrix's and tables to support in assessing the effort. Possesses solid writing skills and the ability to develop mid-level informational briefs, point papers and monthly status reports Military experience is not required but is highly desirable. Experience in at least two of the following areas is required: Direct US Navy experience with Aegis Combat System in an operations role Enlisted Surface Warfare certification (ESW pin) Master Level course work in Systems Engineering, Computer Science, or Information Systems Defining large scale Modeling, Simulation, and/or Tactical Communications test bed applications Operation of Naval Combat Systems Testing elements of the Navy Surface Platform combat systems EDUCATION & CERTIFICATIONS GED and/or equivalent years of experience TYPICAL WORKING CONDITIONS General office environment, May be expected to lift up to 25 lbs Frequent use of keyboard and typing Frequent sitting and standing WORK SCHEDULE 5/40 The ability to work non-standard work hours and schedules in support of project requirements., Candidates must have an active clearance OR the ability to obtain a US Government security clearance and will be subject to a US security background investigation (i.e. favorable background investigation / credit score). Additional eligibility requirements for access to various levels of classified information may also be required. An active security clearance is highly desirable. ## Description The candidate shall work alongside and in cooperation with the Peraton staff assigned to the Combat Simulation Systems Development (CSSD) contract. The candidate(s) will take general direction from the Peraton Systems Engineering Lead as they deem necessary to fulfill the requirements of the prime contract and the objectives of the assigned projects. All work effort shall conform to the applicable performance work objectives as defined below. CORE FUNCTIONS / JOB DUITES Ability to perform the following, with some supervision: Conduct software developmental testing to demonstrate the correctness and completeness of the software design for Simulation Systems such as the Common Connectivity Device (CCD), Next Generation Simulation (NGS), Universal Message Generator, and Combat System Simulation/Stimulation (CS3) Develop integration test plans and procedures for testing Simulation Systems Conduct integration testing and analysis of new Simulation System capabilities and components to ensure all software components work in the target system and verify that the software meets the system requirements at Government approved site Submit detailed test results to the customer in the form of a post-event report Develop simulation scenarios to test functionality and ensure repeatability for Government identified use cases Develop test plans and procedures for testing Simulation Systems such as the Common Connectivity Device (CCD), Next Generation Simulation (NGS), Universal Message Generator, and Combat System Simulation/Stimulation (CS3) Perform verification, validation and operational testing of simulation systems with a team independent of the system designers and developers Collect and manage simulation systems test data and perform data analysis to be documented in Test Reports. 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