Test and Evaluation Manager
About the job
- A bachelor's degree in engineering, mathematics, computer science, or data science.
- At least 8 years of United States Navy Undersea Warfare mission execution experience in Undersea Warfare roles such as navigation, sonar, and fire control.
- At least 8 years of system-level experience operating, maintaining, or testing Undersea Warfare systems.
- Four years of experience within the last six years in Integrated Evaluation Framework development, Test Plan Development, Test Execution, Test Analysis and Reporting, and Modeling and Simulation supporting developmental or operational testing.
- Current working knowledge of Navy and multi-service missions, operations, logistics, management, and organizational responsibilities.
- Working knowledge of the Department of Defense 5000 series, SECNAVINST 5000 series, and OPNAVINST 5000.42 series instructions related to defense acquisition.
- Ability to lead effectively within the naval community and communicate operational analysis results to sponsoring activities and decision makers.
- Working knowledge of the OPTEVFOR Integrated Evaluation Framework.
- Strong leadership and mentoring capabilities.
- Provide technical and analytical support to the Operational Test and Evaluation Force in defining, conducting, and analyzing structured operational testing and evaluation of United States Navy Undersea Warfare systems.
- Apply knowledge of Navy and multi-service missions, operations, logistics, management, and organizational responsibilities to plan and organize work tasks.
- Lead work tasks supporting test planning, data collection, and reconstruction and analysis for complex test and evaluation projects.
- DAWIA Test and Evaluation Level I certification or equivalent.
About the company
SimIS delivers IT solutions for government and defense, specializing in modeling and simulation, test and evaluation, cybersecurity, and autonomous systems. Its M&S work uses cognitive systems engineering to create executable models and simulations; T&E validates system performance for DoD and DHS; cybersecurity includes compliance support such as CMMC. The company develops autonomous platforms in its robotics lab, including the SimIS Autonomous Maritime System (SAMS) and RiverScout, plus AI/ML, data analytics, software development, and 3D printing. Its model centers on securing prime government contracts and IDIQ vehicles, with services supported by a Tier 3 data center for hosting and managed IT services, aiming to help government customers model, test, secure, and deploy advanced systems.
Company Size
11-50
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
N/A
Founded
2007
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- December 2025 SHIELD IDIQ win opens Missile Defense Agency and DoD pipelines.
- August 2026 GSA MAS prime status supports recurring federal purchasing and cloud work.
- September 2026 Constellis and I/ITSEC presence keeps SimIS visible to buyers and recruits.
What critics are saying
- ICE office lease needs Suffolk Council approval; delays block a multi-year revenue stream.
- MDA SHIELD positioning still depends on task orders, not guaranteed funded work.
- Autonomy demos at I/ITSEC and Constellis do not prove production-scale adoption.
What makes SimIS unique
- Veteran-owned Suffolk firm sells cleared modeling, simulation, cyber, and autonomy to defense customers.
- GSA MAS prime contract 47QTCA23D0056 runs through February 2043, broadening federal access.
- RiverScout and SAMS give SimIS owned robotics platforms, not just staff augmentation.
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Benefits
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Disability Insurance
- Flex Spending Accounts
- 401(k) Retirement Plan
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Professional Development Budget
- Paid Time Off
- Paid Holidays