508
May 21, 2020
KSATs
508 (NIST ID: T0058)
Task
Determine level of assurance of developed capabilities based on test results.
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)
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)
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.
Software Test & Evaluation Specialist (Additional)
Plans, prepares, and performs testing, evaluation, verification, and validation of software to evaluate results against specifications, requirements, and operational need.