182

May 21, 2020
KSATs
182 (NIST ID: S0026)

Skill

Skill in determining an appropriate level of test rigor for a given system.
Items denoted by a * are CORE KSATs for every Work Role, while other CORE KSATs vary by Work Role.

Core KSAT for the following Work Roles

System Testing and Evaluation Specialist (Core) ID: 671 (NIST ID: SP-TE-001) Workforce Element: IT (Cyberspace)

Plans, prepares, and executes tests of systems to evaluate results against specifications and requirements as well as analyze/report test results.

Additional KSAT for the following Work Roles

AI Test & Evaluation Specialist (Additional) ID: 672 (NIST ID: N/A) Workforce Element: AI/Data

Performs testing, evaluation, verification, and validation on AI solutions to ensure they are developed to be and remain robust, resilient, responsible, secure, and trustworthy; and communicates results and concerns to leadership.
Product Manager (Additional) ID: 806 (NIST ID: N/A) Workforce Element: Software Engineering

Manages the development of products including the resource management, product strategy (physical or digital), functional requirements, and releases. Coordinate work done by functions (like software engineers, data scientists, and product designers).
Software Test & Evaluation Specialist (Additional) ID: 673 (NIST ID: N/A) Workforce Element: Software Engineering

Plans, prepares, and performs testing, evaluation, verification, and validation of software to evaluate results against specifications, requirements, and operational need.