Operational Test Director/Reliability T&E Expert

The Operational Test Director (OTD)/Reliability T&E Expert will lead, coordinate, and execute operational test and evaluation (OT&E) activities in support of Department of Homeland Security programs. This role ensures that systems under test are evaluated rigorously for operational effectiveness, suitability, and cyber resilience, and that all test artifacts meet DHS and federal T&E standards. Position Summary The OTD serves as the primary technical authority for planning, conducting, analyzing, and reporting on operational tests. This position requires deep experience in OT&E, strong analytical capability, and exceptional communication skills to deliver clear, defensible findings to program leadership and stakeholders. Key Responsibilities Lead OT&E activities across planning, execution, data collection, analysis, and reporting phases Develop comprehensive test plans , test reports , evaluation frameworks, and supporting documentation Coordinate with program offices, operators, cybersecurity teams, and technical SMEs to ensure realistic operational scenarios Assess system operational effectiveness , operational suitability , and cyber resilience using quantitative and qualitative methods Oversee data collection methodologies, instrumentation, and validation of results Present findings to DHS leadership through written reports, briefings, and technical discussions Ensure compliance with DHS, DOT&E, and federal T&E policies, directives, and best practices Support risk assessments, readiness reviews, and evaluation of corrective actions Required Qualifications Bachelor of Science in Computer Science and 15-18+ years of relevant experience Must be eligible to obtain and maintain a security clearance at the required level Demonstrated experience supporting operational test and evaluation activities for DHS Strong knowledge of test planning, execution, analysis, and reporting methodologies Proven experience developing test plans, test reports, and evaluation documentation Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including technical writing and briefing delivery Work Environment & Physical Demands This job typically operates in a professional office environment with moderate noise level. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines. This role may be required to remain stationary for extended periods of time. This role may require lifting lightweight objects, typically used in an office environment, such as a computer laptop, files or copy paper. For some, acknowledged at hire and in support of specified contract tasks, this role may be required to work outside in moderate weather conditions, stand/remain stationary for long hours, and climb in and out of vehicles/aircraft. The noise level in this work environment ranges from moderate to loud and may require protective devices such as wearing ear plugs. Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision and the ability to differentiate between colors. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. At PPT, we value our employees. You can take comfort in the fact that here you will be treated as a professional, given room to grow and compensated with a benefits package to care for you and your family. You have made the decision to do meaningful work and we believe you should be rewarded for that decision. Explore our website and learn more about what it means to be a part of PPT Solutions. Benefits offered include medical, dental, vision, basic life w/AD&D, supplemental life, short and long-term disability, EAP, FSA, 401(k), paid holidays, paid time off, employee referral award program and reimbursable job-related education/professional certification training. PPT Solutions, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status or other characteristics protected by law. 0926-17