Cyber Developmental Test and Evaluation Policy Lead (Joint and Services Center)

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This position is within the Under Secretary of Defense for Research and Engineering (USD (R&E)), Executive Director, Developmental Test, Evaluation, and Assessment (DTE&A) organization to serve as a MITRE Cyber developmental test and evaluation (DT&E) SME and leader.

The lead will be responsible for reviewing DoD cyber test and evaluation related policy and provide recommendations to improve current and emerging Cyber DT&E guidance.

Responsibilities include:

Engage in new research, emerging technologies, and methodologies of early life cycle cyber security testing techniques to provide recommendations of future investments and initiatives aligned to DTE&A’s organizational objectives.

Identify gaps in cyber T&E practice and policy and provide solutions to fill those gaps in guidance updates using cyber T&E pilots, case studies, and proven best practices.

Author DoD cyber T&E guidance tailored to current development methodologies (e.g. DevSecOps, MBSE, digital engineering, AI, etc.) and acquisition models.

Serve as a technical integrator to review and assess relevant policy and guidance under development being routed through formal and informal Government coordination mechanisms for impact on DTE&A’s Cyber DT&E guide. The SME will provide recommendations in writing on content updates and improvements.

Lead and engage with stakeholders in workshops and working groups to foster collaboration and solicit feedback on new methodologies and best practices to inform cyber T&E guidance.

Serve as a team lead for the cyber policy team that encompasses early career systems security engineers and cybersecurity analysts.

Basic Qualifications:

Typically, Bachelor’s Degree in one of the following disciplines, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Systems Engineering, Systems Security Engineering or similar field and 10 years related experience; or 8 years and a Master’s degree; or a PhD with 5 years of experience; or equivalent combination of related education and work experience.

Knowledge of Cybersecurity test and evaluation policy and guidance

Knowledge of the DoD acquisition lifecycle process

Knowledge and experience of the DoD cyber T&E and assessment process

Experience with implementation of cyber test and evaluation practices within the DoD and/or Industry

Experience with development methodologies such as DevSecOps and Agile, portfolio management across DoD acquisition, requirements, and budget systems

Excellent communication and writing skills to effectively write and present content on policy, guidance, technical papers and publications.

Active DoD Secret clearance with the ability to obtain and maintain a Top Secret

This position requires a minimum of 50% hybrid on-site presence.

Preferred Qualifications:

Technical expertise in weapon system acquisition, development, and Test & Evaluation

In-depth background in cybersecurity (cyber testing, cyberspace defense, offensive cyber operations, cyber physical systems, and cyber intel)

Experience/knowledge of test analysis methods during engineering and developmental test phases

Experience developing and reviewing cyber security test plans and techniques for warfare and information systems for Major Defense Acquisition Programs under OSD oversight

This requisition requires the candidate to have a minimum of the following clearance(s):

Secret

This requisition requires the hired candidate to have or obtain, within one year from the date of hire, the following clearance(s):

Top Secret

Salary compensation range and midpoint:

$168,500 – $210,500 – $252,500 Annual

Work Location Type:

Hybrid

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