Research Test Specialist

Overview
Georgia Tech prides itself on its technological resources, collaborations, high-quality student body, and its commitment to building an outstanding and diverse community of learning, discovery, and creation. We strongly encourage applicants whose values align with our institutional values, as outlined in our Strategic Plan. These values include academic excellence, diversity of thought and experience, inquiry and innovation, collaboration and community, and ethical behavior and stewardship. Georgia Tech has policies to promote a healthy work-life balance and is aware that attracting faculty may require meeting the needs of two careers.
About Georgia Tech
Georgia Tech is a top-ranked public research university situated in the heart of Atlanta, a diverse and vibrant city with numerous economic and cultural strengths. The Institute serves more than 45,000 students through top-ranked undergraduate, graduate, and executive programs in engineering, computing, science, business, design, and liberal arts. Georgia Tech’s faculty attracted more than $1.4 billion in research awards this past year in fields ranging from biomedical technology to artificial intelligence, energy, sustainability, semiconductors, neuroscience, and national security. Georgia Tech ranks among the nation’s top 20 universities for research and development spending and No. 1 among institutions without a medical school.

Georgia Tech’s Mission and Values
Georgia Tech’s mission is to develop leaders who advance technology and improve the human condition. The Institute has nine key values that are foundational to everything we do:
1. Students are our top priority.
2. We strive for excellence.
3. We thrive on diversity.
4. We celebrate collaboration.
5. We champion innovation.
6. We safeguard freedom of inquiry and expression.
7. We nurture the wellbeing of our community.
8. We act ethically.
9. We are responsible stewards.
Over the next decade, Georgia Tech will become an example of inclusive innovation, a leading technological research university of unmatched scale, relentlessly committed to serving the public good; breaking new ground in addressing the biggest local, national, and global challenges and opportunities of our time; making technology broadly accessible; and developing exceptional, principled leaders from all backgrounds ready to produce novel ideas and create solutions with real human impact.

The Research Test Specialist is responsible for designing, administering, and analyzing assessments to support various research projects within the institution. This position focuses on ensuring the integrity and reliability of testing procedures while collaborating with faculty and researchers to provide insights that inform data-driven decision-making.

Job Duty 1 –
Design and develop assessment instruments and evaluation tools that align with the objectives of research projects and comply with relevant standards.
Job Duty 2 –
Administer testing procedures and protocols to ensure consistency and reliability in data collection across various research studies
Job Duty 3 –
Analyze test data and results using statistical methods to interpret findings and provide insights that contribute to the overall research objectives
Job Duty 4 –
Ensure the integrity and confidentiality of test results by implementing and monitoring security measures throughout the testing process
Job Duty 5 –
Prepare comprehensive reports that summarize testing outcomes, methodologies, and implications for further research or program development
Job Duty 6 –
Provide training and support to staff and students involved in the testing process to ensure adherence to established protocols and best practices
Job Duty 7 –
Stay updated on advancements in assessment methodologies and technologies by participating in professional development opportunities and reviewing relevant literature
Job Duty 8 –
Contribute to the continuous improvement of testing practices by evaluating existing procedures and recommending enhancements based on research trends and outcomes

Job Duty 9 –
Collaborate with faculty and researchers to identify testing needs and incorporate feedback into the development of assessment strategies
Job Duty 10 –
Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

Educational Requirements
Associate degree in related discipline or equivalent, related experience
Required Experience
2+ years of relevant experience

Preferred Educational Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in related discipline or equivalent, related experience

• Active TS/SCI Clearance
• Knowledge of threat intelligence research and the ability to translate intelligence data into engineering or test artifacts
• Familiarity with radar warning, electronic attack, electronic support, electronic protect, or countermeasure systems

The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 25 institutions of higher education and learning as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section8/C224/#p8.2.18_personnel_conduct.

Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/C2653.

The Georgia Institute of Technology (Georgia Tech) is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. The Institute is committed to maintaining a fair and respectful environment for all. To that end, and in accordance with federal and state law, Board of Regents policy, and Institute policy, Georgia Tech provides equal opportunity to all faculty, staff, students, and all other members of the Georgia Tech community, including applicants for admission and/or employment, contractors, volunteers, and participants in institutional programs, activities, or services. Georgia Tech complies with all applicable laws and regulations governing equal opportunity in the workplace and in educational activities.

Equal opportunity and decisions based on merit are fundamental values of the University System of Georgia (“USG”) and Georgia Tech. Georgia Tech prohibits discrimination, including discriminatory harassment, on the basis of an individual’s race, ethnicity, ancestry, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disability, genetics, or veteran status in its programs, activities, employment, and admissions. Further, Georgia Tech prohibits citizenship status, immigration status, and national origin discrimination in hiring, firing, and recruitment, except where such restrictions are required in order to comply with law, regulation, executive order, or Attorney General directive, or where they are required by Federal, State, or local government contract.

This is not a supervisory position.
This position does not have any financial responsibilities.
This position will not be required to drive.
This role is not considered a position of trust.
This position does not require a purchasing card (P-Card).
This position will not travel.
This position does not require security clearance.
This position is located in Atlanta, GA
Salary Job Grade R06
Salary range is dependent on candidates experiences and skills that ranges from $62,642 – $105,866.
Due to our research contracts with the U.S. federal government, candidates for this position must be U.S. Citizens.

Successful candidate must be able to pass a background check. Please visit https://usg.policystat.com/policy/19298143/latest/