6170

May 21, 2020
KSATs
6170 (NIST ID: A0040)

Ability

Ability to translate data and test results into evaluative conclusions.
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.
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.