Test Analyst

Joint Research and Development, LLC • Washington, DC

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

JRAD is seeking candidates for a contingent/future position supporting the DHS Science and Technology (S&T). This position is located in Washington DC, with the possibility of a hybrid work arrangement.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree at least 3 years’ experience
• Engineering (or technical) experience
• Excellent oral and written communications skills
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills
• DHS Suitability
• Secret

Nice To Haves

• Advanced degree (MS or PhD)
• Knowledge of Department of Homeland Security Acquisition and Systems Engineering policy

Responsibilities

• Plans, coordinates, and executes test and evaluation (T&E) activities to assess system performance, operational effectiveness, and mission suitability in support of the Department of Homeland Security.
• Develops and reviews test documentation, including test plans, procedures, scenarios, and evaluation reports, ensuring alignment with program requirements and acquisition guidance.
• Designs and conducts functional, integration, and operational testing, documenting results and identifying defects, risks, and performance gaps.
• Analyzes test data using quantitative and qualitative methods to provide actionable insights and support evidence-based decision-making.
• Collaborates with program managers, engineers, and stakeholders to validate requirements, refine test objectives, and improve system performance.
• Ensures compliance with DHS acquisition policies, T&E frameworks, and applicable standards, maintaining traceability between requirements and test outcomes.
• Supports test readiness reviews, operational assessments, and system evaluations, providing recommendations to inform milestone decisions.
• Maintains test artifacts, metrics, and reporting dashboards, ensuring accurate communication of test status, risks, and results to leadership.

Benefits

• More paid time off than the average company upon hire
• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Life & Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance
• Section 125 Flexible Spending Accounts for unreimbursed medical & dependent day care
• Disability Insurance
• 401K Plan
• Tuition Reimbursement

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees