SETA Support for S&T Office of Systems Engineering, Standards and Office of Test and Evaluation

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Science and Technology (S&T) Directorate is seeking professional Systems Engineering and Technical Assistance (SETA) services to support efforts impacting Federal Government Acquisitions and Research and Development (R&D) in the areas of Systems Engineering, Standards, and Test and Evaluation. The required services include providing technical knowledge, scientific information, advice, opinions, alternatives, analyses, feedback, and recommendations. The contractor will be expected to identify, apply, and explore technical needs across a full spectrum of research, development, test, and evaluation, as well as Federal Government acquisition engagements. The areas of expertise may include Systems Engineering, Human Systems Integration, social science, communications and network systems, cybersecurity, software development, data science and analytics, standards development, biometrics, identity access and management, modeling and simulation, artificial intelligence, machine learning, autonomous systems, explosives, engineering, physics, biology, virology, chemistry, and behavioral economics. Some key responsibilities and requirements include: • Providing SETA support to the S&T Office of Systems Engineering, Standards, and Office of Test and Evaluation • Supporting the development of program T&E documents and providing advice to the Government • Collaborating with test directors and test teams on the development and revisions of test reports • Applying principles and methods of subject matter to specialized solutions • Resolving complex problems that require in-depth knowledge of the designated field or discipline • Providing technical writing support and deciphering directions provided on scripted storyboards, specifications, etc. • Reviewing documents for technical accuracy in accordance with applicable regulations The contractor will be expected to have a wide range of expertise, including experience in systems engineering, test and evaluation, reliability, cybersecurity, artificial intelligence, and human systems integration.