Operational Test Lead

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 #: 1489

Job Title: Operational Test Lead

Location: Ft. Huachuca, AZ

Clearance Level: TS-SCI

Required Certification(s): At least one certification in area of specialization or relevance, such as but not limited to Sec , SCRUM, SAFE, Software Testing certifications, DevOps.

SUMMARY

We are seeking a skilled Operational Test Lead to support a major task order focused on planning, executing, and reporting operational test activities. This individual will serve as both a hands-on tester and the team lead, responsible for coordinating test events, ensuring quality of deliverables, and maintaining alignment with program objectives.

The ideal candidate brings strong analytical skills, experience with DoD test processes, and a working understanding of Net-Ready Key Performance Parameters (NR-KPP), interoperability requirements, and system-of-systems environments.

JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

· Lead a team of operational test analysts, ensuring effective tasking, prioritization, and quality control.

· Develop and maintain test schedules and resource plans.

· Serve as the primary interface with government stakeholders and program managers.

· Review and analyze system documentation, including CONOPS, requirements, interface control documents, architecture artifacts, and test plans.

· Identify gaps, risks, and testable requirements, with emphasis on NR-KPP and interoperability criteria.

· Provide clear, actionable feedback to program leadership.

· Develop operational test plans, procedures, and data collection strategies.

· Conduct hands-on testing in operationally realistic environments.

· Observe, record, and evaluate system performance against mission needs and user requirements.

· Ensure test events adhere to DoD test standards and best practices.

· Attend technical interchange meetings, working groups, and program reviews.

· Capture detailed notes, action items, and decisions, and distribute summaries to stakeholders.

· Prepare test reports, findings, deficiency summaries, and recommendations.

QUALIFICATIONS

Required Certifications

Requires at least one certification in area of specialization.

Education, Background, and Years of Experience

Requires a Master’s degree, or a Bachelor’s degree with at least 6 yrs of experience. One year of experience can be substituted by 15 semester hours completed towards a Master’s degree. Experience must be related to the job duties.

ADDITIONAL SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS

Required Skills

Excellent communication skills—written, verbal, and interpersonal.

Active security clearance at the required level.

Understanding of NR-KPP, interoperability requirements, and DoD architecture frameworks.

Ability to analyze complex technical documents and translate them into testable requirements.

Preferred Skills

Experience with mission threads, operational scenarios, and system-of-systems testing.

Experience supporting Agile or DevSecOps environments.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Environmental Conditions – Sedentary, full time-onsite.

Strength Demands – N/A

Physical Requirements – walk, climb stairs

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.

We also believe in supporting our employees by offering a competitive and comprehensive benefits package. To explore the benefits we offer, please visit our website under the Careers section.

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.

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