Test and Evaluation Analyst

PPT Solutions, Inc

. Support the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) by planning, executing, analyzing, and reporting on operational and technical test activities .

Posted 10/30/2026full-timeArlington • Virginia • United StatesSeniorLead💰 $120,000 - $140,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in planning, executing, and analyzing test and evaluation (T&E) activities within cybersecurity and operational environments, with a strong focus on human factors and mission relevance. Proficient in developing T&E strategies and delivering comprehensive reports to senior stakeholders.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Test And Evaluation PlanningScientific Test DesignHuman Factors EvaluationOperational Performance AnalysisSecurity Clearance Eligibility

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Hard Skills

Test And EvaluationData AnalysisOperational Cyber RequirementsReliability TestingPerformance MetricsT&E Strategy DevelopmentMission Context AssessmentUser Workflow EvaluationBriefing PreparationFailure Definition

Soft Skills

Analytical SkillsWritten CommunicationVerbal CommunicationLeadershipCoordination

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree

Industry Keywords

CybersecurityCISADHSOperational EnvironmentsMission RelevanceTest And Evaluation EventsThreat LandscapesMulti-Disciplinary CoordinationPerformance CharacteristicsRecord-Testing Reports

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Cyber Security

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) by planning, executing, analyzing, and reporting on operational and technical test activities
Ensure systems are evaluated for mission relevance, operational performance, cyber resilience, reliability, and human factors impacts in realistic operational environments
Design scientifically defensible tests using scientific test and analysis techniques
Coordinate, lead, and manage T&E events across technical, operational, and cybersecurity domains
Evaluate human factors during test planning, execution, and assessment
Understand operational environments, mission context, and threats relevant to CISA systems
Assess how user communities employ systems to meet mission needs
Support development and delivery of T&E Strategy Briefings and T&E Concept Briefings to CAE and DOT&E
Prepare and submit record-testing OTEPs for CAE and DOT&E approval 60 days before testing
Test and evaluate technical and operational performance characteristics
Test and evaluate reliability, including failure definitions, scoring criteria, and metrics
Test and evaluate operational cyber requirements under DHS and CISA policies and directives
Collect, validate, and analyze system performance data
Deliver formal record-testing reports within 45 days of test completion
Provide documented evaluations in realistic, mission-representative environments
Provide actionable recommendations following T&E events

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s Degree
10–15+ years of experience
Must be eligible to obtain and maintain a security clearance at the required level
Demonstrated experience conducting T&E planning, execution, analysis, and reporting
Experience designing tests using scientific test and analysis methodologies
Experience coordinating and leading multi-disciplinary T&E events
Experience evaluating human factors considerations in operational test environments
Strong understanding of operational environments, mission context, and threat landscapes
Ability to assess user workflows and mission alignment for CISA systems
Experience developing OTEPs, T&E strategies, and briefing materials for senior DHS stakeholders
Strong analytical skills in evaluating technical, operational, reliability, and cyber performance
Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Basic life insurance with AD&D
Supplemental life insurance
Short-term disability
Long-term disability
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
401(k)
Paid holidays
Paid time off
Employee referral award program
Reimbursable job-related education/professional certification training
Room to grow
Equal Opportunity Employer