Grayson Koogle of EmeSec Serves on ITEA Board to Develop New Professional Certification Credential

EmeSec, Inc., a provider of forward-looking information assurance and cybersecurity solutions to federal agencies, is leveraging its expertise in test and evaluation (T&E) to support the International Test & Evaluation Association (ITEA) initiative to establish a professional certification credential for Test and Evaluation (T&E) Professionals.

Grayson Koogle, Vice President of Operations at EmeSec, has been appointed to serve as a member of the ITEA Board of Examiners (BOE). The BOE ‘s the primary responsibility is developing and maintaining the certification examinations for the T&E Professional Certification.  Mr. Koogle is a former Test and Evaluation Professor at the former Defense Systems Management College (now Defense Acquisition University).    Prior to this appointment, Mr. Koogle has been an active member of T&E SME Roundtables to identify the key concepts, terms, and activities that define a competent T&E Professional.

The T&E Professional certification is unique and awarded based on a competency exam, providing independent validation of candidates’ proficiency in T&E. This new certification program will ensure that test engineers can demonstrate, maintain, and upgrade the skill sets required to meet the elevated standards of T&E performance and competencies.

EmeSec provides engineering and technical services including test and evaluation.  Mr. Koogle’s 15 years of industry experience along with his direct involvement with ITEA, gives EmeSec the opportunity to lead the charge in the development of next-generation industry standards.  For more information about the ITEA program, visit: http://www.itea.org/.