Test & Evaluation Specialist III

About Agile Defense

At Agile Defense we know that action defines the outcome and new challenges require new solutions. That’s why we always look to the future and embrace change with an unmovable spirit and the courage to build for what comes next.

Our vision is to bring adaptive innovation to support our nation's most important missions through the seamless integration of advanced technologies, elite minds, and unparalleled agility—leveraging a foundation of speed, flexibility, and ingenuity to strengthen and protect our nation’s vital interests.

Requisition #: 1842

Job Title: Test & Evaluation Specialist III

Location: Fort Huachuca, AZ

Clearance Level: Top Secret with the ability to obtain an SCI, Must Have Clearance to Start

Required Certification(s): Must hold an IAT Level II certification, such as CompTIA Security+, or equivalent certifications required by DoW 8140.01 (e.g., CCNA, CISSP, RHCS).

Job Description

Education and Background

• Master’s degree; OR Bachelor’s degree with at least 6 years of experience; OR 10 years of relevant experience. The degree must be in a relevant technical curriculum, and experience must be related to the job duties.
• Must hold an IAT Level II certification, such as CompTIA Security +, or equivalent certifications required by DoW 8140.01 (e.g., CCNA, CISSP, RHCS).
• Due to the mission-critical nature of this role, candidates must have and maintain a Top Secret/SCI clearance and be able to pass a polygraph. This is non-negotiable.

Years of Experience

Required Skills

• Excellent communication, critical thinking, problem-solving, and analytical skills. Proven ability to work effectively in a team environment under pressure.
• Strong capability in technical writing and standardized requirements analysis.
• Solid understanding of common T&E processes, from identifying requirements and developing an evaluation approach to collecting data, analyzing it, and reporting on findings.
• Hands-on experience with Key Management Infrastructure (KMI), cryptographic devices, and Communications Security (COMSEC).
• Proficiency in the Microsoft Office suite and databases.
• Expertise in concepts, practices, and procedures related to military intelligence and ISR systems.
• Ability to review and analyze system operations, blueprints, schematics, and technical specifications.

Preferred Skills

Working Conditions

• Location: Contractor onsite with the up to 40% travel CONUS.
• Environment: General office environment. Work is primarily sedentary but may require standing and walking up to 10% of the time. Standard office equipment is available.
• Physical Demands: Medium strength demands, with a maximum lift of 50 lbs. and frequent lifting/carrying of up to 25 lbs.
• Physical Requirements: May involve standing, sitting, walking, repetitive motions, and use of hands/fingers. Occasional stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling may be required.

Our Core Values

Employees of Agile Defense are our number one priority, and the importance we place on our culture here is fundamental. Our culture is alive and evolving, but it always stays true to its roots. Here, you are valued as a family member, and we believe that we can accomplish great things together. Agile Defense has been highly successful in the past few years due to our employees and the culture we create together.

What makes us Agile? We call it the 6Hs, the values that define our culture and guide everything we do. Together, these values infuse vibrancy, integrity, and a tireless work ethic into advancing the most important national security and critical civilian missions. It's how we show up every day. It's who we are.

• Happy - Be Infectious. Happiness multiplies and creates a positive and connected environment where motivation and satisfaction have an outsized effect on everything we do.
• Helpful - Be Supportive. Being helpful is the foundation of teamwork, resulting in a supportive atmosphere where collaboration flourishes, and collective success is celebrated.
• Honest - Be Trustworthy. Honesty serves as our compass, ensuring transparent communication and ethical conduct, essential to who we are and the complex domains we support.
• Humble - Be Grounded. Success is not achieved alone, humility ensures a culture of mutual respect, encouraging open communication, and a willingness to learn from one another and take on any task.
• Hungry - Be Eager. Our hunger for excellence drives an insatiable appetite for innovation and continuous improvement, propelling us forward in the face of new and unprecedented challenges.
• Hustle - Be Driven. Hustle is reflected in our relentless work ethic, where we are each committed to going above and beyond to advance the mission and achieve success.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities