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Feb 26, 2026

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Workforce Development

Cyber Tool Test Engineer Position Review

Feb 24, 2026

What Does a Cyber Tool Test Engineer Actually Do?When people hear “test engineer,” they often picture someone running through a checklist at the end of development.That’s not this role.A Cyber Tool Test Engineer and Functional Evaluator works early in the pipeline, helping ensure cyber capabilities are tested against real-world operational requirements before they ever reach the warfighter. The work directly impacts how quickly and effectively mission-ready tools are delivered.This position supports Department of Defense cyber capability development. The focus is not just on whether software runs, but whether it performs under operational conditions.What the Job Looks LikeIn this role, you will:Lead functional blackbox testing aligned to operational requirementsBuild test criteria, environments, and scripts from the ground upWrite functional and integration tests in Python, Java, or CIntegrate automated testing into CI/CD pipelinesCollaborate with developers, platform engineers, and automation teams inside agile DevSecOps environmentsTesting is not an afterthought here. It shapes the product from the beginning.What You’ll Need to BringStrong candidates typically have:Hands-on cyber network operations tool testing experienceAt least two years of relevant technical experienceA solid foundation in networking and operating systemsComfort working in Linux and Windows command-line environmentsExperience developing automated test scriptsFamiliarity with DevSecOps workflowsExperience with frameworks like Robot Framework, tools such as Appian, and prior DoD or Air Force exposure are strong advantages.This is a hands-on engineering role. Depth matters.A Quick Self-AssessmentBefore applying, ask yourself:Have I tested tools against operational requirements, not just functional specs?Am I comfortable writing and maintaining automated test scripts?Do I understand how CI/CD pipelines function in practice?Can I operate confidently in both Linux and Windows command-line environments?Do I enjoy working inside collaborative, agile teams?If those questions feel energizing rather than overwhelming, this role may be aligned with your experience and trajectory.Ready to Take the Next Step?The Cyber Tool Test Engineer and Functional Evaluator role is built for professionals who want their testing expertise to shape real-world cyber capabilities, not just check boxes in a development cycle. Cyber careers are plentiful. Mission-proximate roles that influence capability delivery timelines are not.If you are serious about applying your technical skills to mission-focused work inside agile, automation-driven teams, this is a position worth studying closely.Review the full job posting, evaluate your alignment carefully, and decide whether this challenge fits your career trajectory.Clarity leads to better decisions.Got what it takes? Apply now!

Contract Management

OASIS+ Phase II Is Open. The Real Story Is What “Continuously Open” Does to Competition.

Jan 16, 2026

OASIS+ Phase II officially opened January 12, 2026, ushering in a new chapter in the government’s approach to professional services contracting. With expanded domains and a shift to a continuously open solicitation model, the Phase II rollout tells a bigger story about how agencies are consolidating buying pathways — and what that means for firms trying to compete. The accompanying video with Haley Chase focuses on tactical considerations — domain selection, timing, and proposal readiness. This article supplements that view by examining what structural shifts like continuous on-ramps and expanded service domains mean for competition, opportunity flow, and long-term strategy.A continuously open model isn’t static — it changes the gameThe defining feature of Phase II is its move from a fixed proposal window to a continuously open solicitation across all six OASIS+ contracts. As of January 12, 2026, submissions can be made on an ongoing basis rather than during a single competitive window.At first glance, continuous submission looks more flexible — which it is. But from a competitive standpoint, it means the race never really stops. Early entrants naturally establish their position sooner, allowing them to compete for task orders over a longer span of time. Firms that delay risk facing a market where the incumbency advantage compounds over time.Expansion of domains signals broader demand — and broader competitionPhase II adds five new service domains to the original eight, bringing the total to 13. These new areas include Business Administration, Financial Services, Human Capital, Marketing and Public Relations, and Social Services — areas reflective of agency needs extending beyond traditional technical and engineering functions.This expansion is significant for two reasons:It recognizes where agencies are actually spending on professional services today.It invites a broader set of industry participants to compete — if they can demonstrate relevant qualifications in these new functional areas.But broader domains also mean more ways to miss the mark if you pursue too many without defensible evidence of past performance. As the video notes, alignment beats ambition in most evaluation models.Rolling awards are about runwayWith continuous submissions come rolling awards. This means that contracts aren’t awarded in one big wave — GSA can issue awards as proposals are evaluated and accepted.This matters for two strategic reasons:Time on contract equals more opportunities to compete for task orders.Award timing becomes a competitive differentiator.To be clear: it’s not about submitting first just to submit. It’s about submitting when your evidence package, past performance, and systems documentation can withstand evaluation. Firms that align readiness with quality will outpace those that rush or wait too long.The Phase II small business signalReporting from Federal News Network highlights how Phase II’s expansion — especially into new domains — has reshaped expectations for small business participation. Some industry leaders note that the new domains overlap with areas where small firms have strong capabilities — like marketing, human capital, and financial services — potentially creating entry points that didn’t exist under the original structure.But expanded participation does not simplify competition. It intensifies it.What agencies have signaled — beyond the RFP languageIt’s one thing for the GSA solicitation text to be open. It’s another for the procurement community to interpret how the government intends to use the vehicle. GSA’s broader communications consistently frame Phase II as part of a procurement consolidation effort to make professional services buying more streamlined and efficient.Contractors who treat agency guidance — publicly posted on gov sites and community forums — as strategic data rather than afterthought reading are better positioned to read buying patterns and shifts in government acquisition behavior.What this means for contractors: readiness is a disciplineOne consistent theme from industry commentary is that Phase II is less about creative narratives and more about provable evidence.Contractors need to ask themselves:Can each claimed qualified project be backed with documentation that matches domain requirements?Does the work align naturally with the domain’s functional scope?Are your internal systems organized to collect and defend this evidence quickly?These are not rhetorical questions. They are scored components of the evaluation matrices GSA has been circulating — including draft scorecards released ahead of formal solicitation amendments.Domains aren’t equal — and neither should your pursuit beThe temptation to “chase everything” is real, especially with five new domains on the table. But diluting focus across multiple domains without strong evidence in each often results in lower overall scores in structured evaluations.Strategic domain selection involves:Choosing domains where your past performance is clean and defensible.Aligning internal expertise and staffing to domain expectations.Thinking as an evaluator, not a marketer.A lean but defensible approach is better than a wide but weak one.How you can be preparedWhen Phase II is continuously open, the question is not whether you can submit — but whether you should now.Here’s a practical way to gauge readiness:Evidence inventoryIdentify domain-specific past performance that clearly maps to qualification requirements.Determine documentation gaps before submission.Domain disciplinePrioritize 1–3 domains where evidence is strongest.Avoid “maybes” without proof.Internal process rigorAssign owners for documentation and validation.Standardize criteria for what constitutes defensible evidence.Timeline disciplineSet submission windows based on readiness thresholds, not arbitrary dates.The Takeaway: Phase II rewards preparation more than hypeThere is a narrative in GovCon that major contract vehicles are sprint events — big windows, big submissions, and big podium moments. Phase II of OASIS+ challenges that idea.This phase rewards firms that:Organize early,document confidently,choose domains strategically,and align evidence with evaluation criteria.Not flashy. Not dramatic. Just disciplined.But in competitive federal markets like this — discipline wins. Want to learn more?Watch Haley Chase’s full video updateSubscribe on YouTube for ongoing GovCon analysisTune into the Unsolicited podcast, hosted by our CEO Hope Skibitsky, where we unpack insights with thought leaders across the government contracting community

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