Junior Test & Evaluation Specialist (USCG/DoD)

THOR Solutions is looking for a highly motivated Junior Test & Evaluation Specialist to support the management and support of services for the U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) Waterways Commerce Cutter (WCC) Project Resident Office (PRO), located at Bayou La Batre, AL .

Typical Responsibilities:

• Track deficiency records and processes including, but not limited to: Surveillance (Product Verification/Procedure Review), Test observation, Compartment Completion Inspection (CCI), Corrective Action Requests (CAR), Trial Cards, and project management records.
• Review the Test and Evaluation Master Plan (TEMP) and compare it to the IMS. Discrepancies between the TEMP and Integrated Master Schedule (IMS).
• Develop and maintain ship unique data and database for PRO deficiency record input into the Technical Support Management (TSM) system.
• Provide trial card status reports, metrics documenting trends in trial cards and document deficiency resolution in support of dock and sea trials to include capturing lessons learned between Post Shakedown Availabilities and providing recommendations to decrease cost, and to maintain or shorten the schedule and track performance.
• Assist PRO personnel with the creation of new trial cards using the Electronic Trial Card (ETC) tool.
• Maintain a deployable mini-local area network and surge support for sea trials to all laptops and associated network infrastructure to support dock side and at-sea trials to record deficiencies.

Location: Primarily onsite at USCG Shipyard Facility in Bayou La Batre, AL. May be some limited “local remote”/telework flexibility, based on contract & customer requirements.

Secret Security Clearance Eligibility Required: This position requires a DoD Secret security clearance. A qualified candidate must either already possess an active or interim Secret security clearance (preferred); OR be eligible for a Secret security clearance upon hire.

Typical Physical Requirements: Mix of desk/computer work in an office environment and periodic visits to waterfront/shipboard environments. May involve: repetitive motion, traversing shipboard environments (e.g., confined spaces, ladders, hatches) or vision.

Typical Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Highschool diploma/GED equivalent.
  • An ideal candidate will possess a technical diploma, professional certification, Associate degree, or Bachelor’s degree in a relevant discipline.
• At least three (3) years of relevant experience in testing and evaluation of ship construction.
• Knowledge of ship construction.
• Excellent problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Benefit Offerings: Along with competitive pay, THOR offers a comprehensive benefits package including:

• Paid Time Off (accrued)
• Paid Holidays
• 401(k) with employer match and traditional/Roth options
• Medical Insurance (3 plan options) + TRICARE Supplemental Coverage
• Dental Insurance (2 plan options)
• Vision Insurance Plan
• Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Commuter/Transit Benefits
• Basic Life/AD&D, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Supplemental Life Insurance
• Pet Benefits
• Legal Resources
• ID Theft Benefits
• Employee Assistant Plan and Work-Life Program
• Voluntary Leave Transfer Program
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Employee Referral Program

Please be aware that many of our positions require the ability to obtain a security clearance. Security clearances may only be granted to U.S. citizens.

Founded in 2009, THOR Solutions, LLC (THOR) is a rapidly growing Center for Veteran’s Excellence (CVE) verified Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) providing mission critical support across the Department of Defense, Department of Homeland Security, federal civilian agencies and commercial maritime industry, worldwide. THOR provides innovative and tailored expertise in multidisciplinary engineering, project and program management, business and financial management, technical support, integrated logistics support, training support, fleet support, corporate operations support, assessments and studies. THOR is privileged to deliver service solutions to the nation’s most complex military, public sector and industry challenges.

THOR is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer, including veterans and individuals with disabilities . THOR considers all qualified applicants for employment without regard to legally protected characteristics. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment.

If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part the employment selection process, please contact us at [email protected] or (571) 215-0077.