Test Specialist 2\3
***CURRENT TOP SECRET SCI CLEARANCE WITH POLYGRAPH REQUIRED FOR THIS POSITION***
The Boeing National Security Programs Team in Annapolis Junction, MD is seeking a talented and experienced Test Specialist to work on programs in a growing portfolio of intelligence, security and information systems. The systems, programs, and projects cover a large spectrum of engineering, software development, IT, computing and network technologies and include: cyber security, distributed networks, command and control systems, web portals, telecommunications, data mining, data systems design, and Information Assurance in the domain of cyber solutions. The candidate selected for this position will become a member of an exciting program as a Test Specialist responsible for developing, implementing and testing system components.
Qualified candidates should have the following: 1) experience integrating and testing software systems for intelligence processing, storage, and retrieval systems and frameworks; 2) experience analyzing requirements from a test perspective, preparing test plans and procedures, monitoring and reporting test schedules, writing test cases and discrepancy reports; 3) experience with basic UNIX commands, basic knowledge of SQL commands, knowledge of software testing tools; 4) experience developing and implementing test plans, traceability matrices, procedures, and reports.
General requirements: Performs research and analysis on processes, applications, systems and data to identify functional requirements for application or system design. Consults with customers to clarify and refine requirements. Interprets and translates requirements into functional specifications. Develops and executes tests to validate system functionality against specifications.
Competencies
General• Change Management
Generally encourages fellow work group members, direct supervisor, and occasionally members of others work groups to appropriately question established work processes/assumptions and to support continuous improvement actions and alternatives. Generally remains open to ideas offered by others; supports and uses good ideas to solve problems or address issues. Recognizes fellow work group members who make useful changes. Usually helps fellow work group members and other interorganizational employees overcome resistance to change; shows empathy with people who feel loss as a result of change. Generally tries to minimize complexities, contradictions, and paradoxes or reduce their impact on fellow work group members and other interorganizational employees; clarifies direction and smoothes the process of change.
• Collaboration
Generally works effectively and cooperatively with work group members, direct supervisor, and occasionally members of others work groups; establishes and maintains good working relationships by helping people feel valued, appreciated, and included in discussions. Places higher priority on team and/or organization goals than on own goals. Normally offers to help work group members, direct supervisor, and occasionally members of others work groups when they need assistance.
• Communication
Generally clarifies purpose and importance; stresses major points; follows a logical sequence. Usually keeps the audience engaged through use of techniques such as analogies, illustrations, humor, an appealing style, body language, and voice inflection. Frames the message in line with audience experience, background, and expectations; uses terms, examples, and analogies that are meaningful to the audience. Generally seeks input from audience; checks understanding; presents message in different ways to enhance understanding. Uses syntax, pace, volume, diction, and mechanics appropriate to the media being used. Accurately interprets messages from others and responds appropriately.
• Planning And Organizing
Identifies more critical and less critical activities and assignments; adjusts priorities when appropriate. Determines project or assignment requirements by breaking them down into tasks and identifying types of equipment, materials, and people needed. Allocates appropriate amounts of time for completing own work; avoids scheduling conflicts. Takes advantage of available resources (individuals, processes, departments, and tools) to complete work efficiently; coordinates with internal and external partners. Uses time effectively and prevents irrelevant issues or distractions from interfering with work completion.
Technical• Analytical Skills
Basic - Skill and ability to: collect, organize, synthesize, and analyze data; summarize findings; develop conclusions and recommendations from appropriate data sources at the work group level.
Preferred - Skill and ability to: collect, organize, synthesize, and analyze data; summarize findings; develop conclusions and recommendations from appropriate data sources at the department level.
• S/W Development Tools
Basic - General knowledge of software development and testing tools (e.g., editors, compilers, linkers, desktop simulations, configuration management tools, requirements management tools) capability and usage.
Preferred - Complete knowledge of software development and testing tools (e.g., editors, compilers, linkers, desktop simulations, configuration management tools, requirements management tools) capability and usage.
Basic Qualifications For ConsiderationDo you have a minimum of 2 years experience in software or systems testing?
Do you have BOTH: a) a current Single-Scope Background Investigation (SSBI); AND b) a current Counter-Intelligence (CI) Polygraph?
Typical Education/Experience
Level 2 - Technical bachelor's degree and typically 2 or more years' related work experience or a Master's degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience. A technical degree is defined as any four year degree, or greater, in a mathematic, scientific or information technology field of study. Level 3 - Technical bachelor's degree and typically 5 or more years' related work experience or a Master's degree with typically 3 or more years' or a PhD degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience. A technical degree is defined as any four year degree, or greater, in a mathematic, scientific or information technology field of study.
Other Job related information
***CURRENT TOP SECRET SCI CLEARANCE WITH POLYGRAPH REQUIRED FOR THIS POSITION*** The position is contingent upon clearance verification and program/customer concurrence. Applicants must include security clearance level, investigation type, and investigation date on their resumes to be considered.
- Business Unit Defense, Space&Security
- Division Networks & Space Systems
- Program Information Solutions
- Job Type Non-Management
- Experience Level Career/Experienced
- US Person Status Required? Yes
Closing Date: 03/06/2012
