The Test & Evaluation (T&E) Analyst supports the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) by planning, executing, analyzing, and reporting on operational and technical test activities. This role ensures systems are evaluated rigorously for mission relevance, operational performance, cyber resilience, reliability, and human factors impacts within realistic operational environments.
The T&E Analyst serves as a core contributor to CISA's test enterprise, designing scientifically defensible tests, coordinating multi-stakeholder events, and producing authoritative evaluation documentation for senior DHS decision-makers including the CAE and DOT&E. The role requires strong analytical capability, mission understanding, and exceptional communication skills.
Key Responsibilities
Conduct comprehensive T&E planning , execution, data collection, and assessment activities
Design tests using scientific test and analysis techniques to ensure rigor and defensibility
Coordinate, lead, and manage T&E events across technical, operational, and cybersecurity domains
Evaluate human factors considerations during test planning, execution, and assessment
Understand operational environments, mission context, and potential 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 Operational Test & Evaluation Plans (OTEPs) for CAE and DOT&E approval 60 days prior to 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 per 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 of systems operating in realistic, mission-representative environments
Provide actionable recommendations following T&E events
Required Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree and 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
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0926-18
Employment Type
Full-Time Salaried
Compensation
$120,000 - $140,000
