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# Test and Evaluation Specialist (Surface Warfare)

- **Company:** Core Services Group
- **Location:** Virginia Beach, VA, United States
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Microsoft Access, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Data Analysis, Systems Engineering, Microsoft Office, Microsoft PowerPoint, Test Execution Engine, SC Clearance, Modeling and Simulation, Doctrine (orm)
- **Published:** October 18, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.careerbuilder.com/job-details/test-and-evaluation-specialist-surface-warfare-norfolk-va--7a6e5321-18e4-4302-99c7-c396c56a820f

## About the Role

* Current experience with USN ships, combat systems, weapon systems, and surface ship operations.
 * Bachelor's degree (STEM preferred) or equivalent operational/T&E experience
 * Strong leadership skills with the ability to drive projects to successful completion
 * Effective communication skills to convey analysis results and recommendations to senior leadership
 * Proficiency in technical writing and reporting
 * Strong knowledge of analysis methodologies applied to complex systems evaluation
 * Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint), * 4+ years of military T&E experience
 * 5+ years Surface Warfare mission execution (2+ years at senior enlisted/DH level)
 * Weapons and Tactics Instructor or equivalent warfare qualification
 * Defense Acquisition Workforce Improvement Act (DAWIA) Foundational T&E Certification

## Description

Responsive recruiterOverview: We are seeking Test and Evaluation Specialists to provide technical and analytic support to the U.S. Navy's Operational Test and Evaluation Force (OPTEVFOR). This role is critical in the planning, execution, analysis, and reporting of Operational Test and Evaluation (OT&E) of U.S. Navy combat systems.Key Responsibilities:* Develop and execute comprehensive OT&E programs for USN and Joint systems* Conduct Integrated Evaluation Framework and T&E Master Plan development, test planning, test execution, data analysis, and test reporting* Support cross-functional teams through complex operational testing cycles* Interface with Navy leadership and program stakeholders on test plans and results* Conduct accreditation process for modeling and simulation efforts supporting developmental/operational testing* Ensure compliance with DoD 5000 series and Navy acquisition instructionsRequired Qualifications:* Current experience with USN ships, combat systems, weapon systems, and surface ship operations. * Bachelor's degree (STEM preferred) or equivalent operational/T&E experience* Strong leadership skills with the ability to drive projects to successful completion* Effective communication skills to convey analysis results and recommendations to senior leadership* Proficiency in technical writing and reporting* Strong knowledge of analysis methodologies applied to complex systems evaluation* Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint) Preferred Qualifications:* 4+ years of military T&E experience * 5+ years Surface Warfare mission execution (2+ years at senior enlisted/DH level)* Weapons and Tactics Instructor or equivalent warfare qualification* Defense Acquisition Workforce Improvement Act (DAWIA) Foundational T&E CertificationLocation:* Norfolk, Virginia (customer site)Security Requirements: * Eligible for Secret clearance; TS/SCI preferredOverviewA Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business, Core Services Group was founded in response to an emergent need for robust analytical evaluation of Navy tactical airborne electronic countermeasures systems. Core Services Group combines Naval and Joint Operational Expertise with the rigorous systems engineering methodologies of the Naval Aviation, Nuclear Power and Operational Evaluation communities to deliver quality and extremely cost effective analytical solutions to the Fleet and Systems Commands.Websitehttp://www.coreservicesgroup.biz/IndustryDefense and Space ManufacturingCompany size11-50 employees Includes members with current employer listed as Core Services Group, Inc., including part-time roles.HeadquartersVirginia Beach, VAFounded2009SpecialtiesSystems Engineering, Program Management, Operational test and evaluation design and analysis, Operational Support, Readiness Analysis & Reporting, and Doctrine Development
Responsive recruiterOverview: We are seeking Test and Evaluation Specialists to provide technical and analytic support to the U.S. Navy's Operational Test and Evaluation Force (OPTEVFOR). This role is critical in the planning, execution, analysis, and reporting of Operational Test and Evaluation (OT&E) of U.S. Navy combat systems.Key Responsibilities:* Develop and execute comprehensive OT&E programs for USN and Joint systems* Conduct Integrated Evaluation Framework and T&E Master Plan development, test planning, test execution, data analysis, and test reporting* Support cross-functional teams through complex operational testing cycles* Interface with Navy leadership and program stakeholders on test plans and results* Conduct accreditation process for modeling and simulation efforts supporting developmental/operational testing* Ensure compliance with DoD 5000 series and Navy acquisition instructionsRequired Qualifications:* Current experience with USN ships, combat systems, weapon systems, and surface ship operations. * Bachelor's degree (STEM preferred) or equivalent operational/T&E experience* Strong leadership skills with the ability to drive projects to successful completion* Effective communication skills to convey analysis results and recommendations to senior leadership* Proficiency in technical writing and reporting* Strong knowledge of analysis methodologies applied to complex systems evaluation* Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint) Preferred Qualifications:* 4+ years of military T&E experience * 5+ years Surface Warfare mission execution (2+ years at senior enlisted/DH level)* Weapons and Tactics Instructor or equivalent warfare qualification* Defense Acquisition Workforce Improvement Act (DAWIA) Foundational T&E CertificationLocation:* Norfolk, Virginia (customer site)Security Requirements: * Eligible for Secret clearance; TS/SCI preferredOverviewA Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business, Core Services Group was founded in response to an emergent need for robust analytical evaluation of Navy tactical airborne electronic countermeasures systems. Core Services Group combines Naval and Joint Operational Expertise with the rigorous systems engineering methodologies of the Naval Aviation, Nuclear Power and Operational Evaluation communities to deliver quality and extremely cost effective analytical solutions to the Fleet and Systems Commands.Websitehttp://www.coreservicesgroup.biz/IndustryDefense and Space ManufacturingCompany size11-50 employees Includes members with current employer listed as Core Services Group, Inc., including part-time roles.HeadquartersVirginia Beach, VAFounded2009SpecialtiesSystems Engineering, Program Management, Operational test and evaluation design and analysis, Operational Support, Readiness Analysis & Reporting, and Doctrine Development
Responsive recruiter
Responsive recruiter
Overview: We are seeking Test and Evaluation Specialists to provide technical and analytic support to the U.S. Navy's Operational Test and Evaluation Force (OPTEVFOR). This role is critical in the planning, execution, analysis, and reporting of Operational Test and Evaluation (OT&E) of U.S. Navy combat systems.Key Responsibilities:* Develop and execute comprehensive OT&E programs for USN and Joint systems* Conduct Integrated Evaluation Framework and T&E Master Plan development, test planning, test execution, data analysis, and test reporting* Support cross-functional teams through complex operational testing cycles* Interface with Navy leadership and program stakeholders on test plans and results* Conduct accreditation process for modeling and simulation efforts supporting developmental/operational testing* Ensure compliance with DoD 5000 series and Navy acquisition instructionsRequired Qualifications:* Current experience with USN ships, combat systems, weapon systems, and surface ship operations. * Bachelor's degree (STEM preferred) or equivalent operational/T&E experience* Strong leadership skills with the ability to drive projects to successful completion* Effective communication skills to convey analysis results and recommendations to senior leadership* Proficiency in technical writing and reporting* Strong knowledge of analysis methodologies applied to complex systems evaluation* Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint) Preferred Qualifications:* 4+ years of military T&E experience * 5+ years Surface Warfare mission execution (2+ years at senior enlisted/DH level)* Weapons and Tactics Instructor or equivalent warfare qualification* Defense Acquisition Workforce Improvement Act (DAWIA) Foundational T&E CertificationLocation:* Norfolk, Virginia (customer site)Security Requirements: * Eligible for Secret clearance; TS/SCI preferred
Overview: We are seeking Test and Evaluation Specialists to provide technical and analytic support to the U.S. Navy's Operational Test and Evaluation Force (OPTEVFOR). This role is critical in the planning, execution, analysis, and reporting of Operational Test and Evaluation (OT&E) of U.S. Navy combat systems.
Key Responsibilities:* Develop and execute comprehensive OT&E programs for USN and Joint systems* Conduct Integrated Evaluation Framework and T&E Master Plan development, test planning, test execution, data analysis, and test reporting* Support cross-functional teams through complex operational testing cycles* Interface with Navy leadership and program stakeholders on test plans and results* Conduct accreditation process for modeling and simulation efforts supporting developmental/operational testing* Ensure compliance with DoD 5000 series and Navy acquisition instructions
Required Qualifications:* Current experience with USN ships, combat systems, weapon systems, and surface ship operations. * Bachelor's degree (STEM preferred) or equivalent operational/T&E experience* Strong leadership skills with the ability to drive projects to successful completion* Effective communication skills to convey analysis results and recommendations to senior leadership* Proficiency in technical writing and reporting* Strong knowledge of analysis methodologies applied to complex systems evaluation* Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint)
Preferred Qualifications:* 4+ years of military T&E experience * 5+ years Surface Warfare mission execution (2+ years at senior enlisted/DH level)* Weapons and Tactics Instructor or equivalent warfare qualification* Defense Acquisition Workforce Improvement Act (DAWIA) Foundational T&E Certification
Location:* Norfolk, Virginia (customer site)
Security Requirements: * Eligible for Secret clearance; TS/SCI preferred
OverviewA Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business, Core Services Group was founded in response to an emergent need for robust analytical evaluation of Navy tactical airborne electronic countermeasures systems. Core Services Group combines Naval and Joint Operational Expertise with the rigorous systems engineering methodologies of the Naval Aviation, Nuclear Power and Operational Evaluation communities to deliver quality and extremely cost effective analytical solutions to the Fleet and Systems Commands.Websitehttp://www.coreservicesgroup.biz/IndustryDefense and Space ManufacturingCompany size11-50 employees Includes members with current employer listed as Core Services Group, Inc., including part-time roles.HeadquartersVirginia Beach, VAFounded2009SpecialtiesSystems Engineering, Program Management, Operational test and evaluation design and analysis, Operational Support, Readiness Analysis & Reporting, and Doctrine Development
Overview
A Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business, Core Services Group was founded in response to an emergent need for robust analytical evaluation of Navy tactical airborne electronic countermeasures systems. Core Services Group combines Naval and Joint Operational Expertise with the rigorous systems engineering methodologies of the Naval Aviation, Nuclear Power and Operational Evaluation communities to deliver quality and extremely cost effective analytical solutions to the Fleet and Systems Commands.
Website
http://www.coreservicesgroup.biz/
Industry
Defense and Space Manufacturing
Company size
11-50 employees Includes members with current employer listed as Core Services Group, Inc., including part-time roles.
Headquarters
Virginia Beach, VA
Founded
2009
Specialties
Systems Engineering, Program Management, Operational test and evaluation design and analysis, Operational Support, Readiness Analysis & Reporting, and Doctrine Development