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SimIS

Test Director (DHS)

SimIS, Suffolk, Virginia, United States, 23437

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Who We Are : Founded in 2007, SimIS Inc. is an innovative information technology solution Veteran Owned Small Business (VOSB) that models future environments, requirements, and capabilities, and then secures the enterprise from internal and external threats compliant with Federal, State, and industry standard governance to ensure client mission success. Our performance standard is “excellence,” with an outcomes-based, quality focus in our services and products, guided by our core values of honesty (in word and deed), relationships (confidence and trust with clients and partners), teamwork (shared goals, mission, and purpose), loyalty (allegiance to our client and team), and importance of others (work and win as a team).

SimIS is currently recruiting for the listed position.

Job Description:

The DHS CBP Program Management Office Directorate (PMOD) serves as the Independent Test Authority (ITA) for CBP acquisition programs and requires comprehensive systems engineering and test and evaluation (T&E) support. SimIS seeks a Test Director to lead the planning, execution, and analysis of operational tests for border security technologies across diverse and challenging environments. This role requires expertise in test and evaluation methodologies, with responsibility for developing comprehensive test strategies, managing field test execution, and ensuring compliance with PMOD standards. The Test Director coordinates with developing and user agencies while managing test activities in extreme conditions across urban areas, deserts, mountainous regions, and coastal environments.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related technical field; Master's degree preferred

Minimum 8 years of test and evaluation experience, preferably with government programs

​​​​​​ DAU/DHS equivalency certification required

Ability to obtain and maintain DHS suitability background check

25% travel required

Technical Skills :

Expertise in test and evaluation methodologies and best practices

Experience with Mission-Based Test Design (MBTD) analysis

Knowledge of Test and Evaluation Master Plans (TEMP) development

Understanding of border security technologies and operational environments

Proficiency in test data collection and analysis methods

Proven ability to lead field test teams in challenging environments

Ability to travel extensively to remote border locations

Key Responsibilities

Develop comprehensive test strategies aligned with PMOD standards and Mission Needs

Create Mission-Based Test Design (MBTD) analysis for border security technologies

Design field-based operational tests for material solutions across diverse terrains

Define test requirements and performance measures for surveillance and detection systems

Support development of Test and Evaluation Master Plans (TEMP)

Lead field test execution at CBP locations across challenging environmental conditions

Coordinate with developing and user agencies throughout test planning and execution

Ensure proper test environment setup and handling of test assets and equipment

Document test events, deviations, and lessons learned

Generate detailed test execution reports and final evaluation reports

Support TEGR documentation requirements and process timelines

Manage test team safety and logistics in remote border environments

Benefits:

Medical, Dental, and Vision

Short-Term Disability (no cost to you) & Long-Term Disability

Life Insurance

401(k) Savings Plan

Flex Spending Accounts

Tuition Assistance Program

Professional Development

Paid Time Off (PTO)

11 Federal Holidays each year

SimIS, Inc. is an EOE / M / F / Disability / VET / Drug Free Employer

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