OEC conducts continuous, warfighter‑informed testing and evaluation through a unified Campaign of Learning to accelerate Army transformation, inform senior leader decisions, and ensure the Army fields dominant capabilities.
Day in the Life
OEC conducts independent testing on manned and unmanned vehicles, robotics, transportation, and computer networks and independently evaluates all Army systems: synthesizes data across all sources, determines test adequacy and data credibility, clearly articulates system performance, and provides decision makers knowledge and understanding to support acquisition and fielding decisions. This is accomplished through a mix of both technical and administrative staff working in concert to accomplish the mission.
History
OEC was established in 2026 as a result of combining the Operational Test Command and the Army Evaluation Center in order to streamline developmental and operational evaluation into a single, integrated command.
Reasons to Work at OEC
A few current employees provided some quotes about what they like most about working at OEC
I like working at OEC because I get to contribute to the acquisition process from testable requirements to producing a meaningful evaluation. I get to see and be a part of those processes which directly impact the solider.
OEC has an energetic culture with opportunities for learning and impactful application of knowledge.
The positive attitude, advocacy for training and classes, and personal value that leadership places on employees enable OEC to quickly achieve mission objectives.
ATEC/OEC's vision for digital transformation directly support both the Warfighter and positive work/life balance for employees. I love my job at OEC!
