Mission Planning Analyst
About the role
BAE Systems has a program to provide support services on the island of Kauai, Hawaii. The Mission Planning Analyst translates program requirements into actionable range support plans and official technical documentation.
Responsibilities
- Translate program requirements into actionable range support plans and official technical documentation.
- Support the development of program presentations and briefings, test plans, countdowns, technical reports, Statements of Capability, Program Support Plans and Operations Directives.
- Analyze Program Requirements Documents (PRD) and draft the Statement of Capability (SC) and Program Support Plans (PSP).
- Coordinate with Range Customers to identify system gaps and recommend implementation strategies.
- Author and maintain official range technical documentation.
- Draft and publish the Program Management Operations Guide (PMOG), maintain the Test Events History database, and draft Operation Directives (OD) based on final Operations Requirements.
- Manage the Range Scheduling System (RSS).
- Develop the 12-month Program Master Schedule and the T&E Universal Documentation Support (UDS) Schedule.
- Avoid work hours exceeding 14 hours per day by ensuring efficient de-confliction of assets, systems, and personnel.
- Provide real-time administrative and coordination support during mission events.
- Draft and distribute mission timelines and countdowns.
- Record "redline" adjustments to timelines within 2 hours of event completion.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Project Management, or related field.
- Experience in Range Operations or Test & Evaluation (T&E) planning.
- Proficiency in MS Project or similar Gantt chart scheduling software.
- Experience in resource management.
- Experience drafting DoD technical manuals or operational guides.
Preferred
- Experience with the Range Commander’s Council (RCC) 501-12 Universal Documentation System.
- Knowledge of telemetry, optics, and radar range support.
- Experience using the Range Scheduling System (RSS).
- Prior experience in a high-tempo T&E environment.
- Experience with DoD-standard documentation formats and version control systems.
Pay
Full-Time Salary Range: $67,406 - $114,590
Please note: This range is based on our market pay structures. However, individual salaries are determined by a variety of factors including, but not limited to: business considerations, local market conditions, and internal equity, as well as candidate qualifications, such as skills, education, and experience.
Benefits
- Health, dental, and vision insurance.
- Health savings account.
- 401(k) savings plan.
- Disability coverage.
- Life and accident insurance.
- Employee Assistance Program.
- Legal plan.
- Discounts on home, auto, and pet insurance.
- Paid time off, paid holidays, and other types of leave.
- Recognition program for monetary or non-monetary recognition awards.
About BAE Systems Intelligence & Security
BAE Systems, Inc. is the U.S. subsidiary of BAE Systems plc, an international defense, aerospace and security company which delivers a full range of products and services for air, land and naval forces, as well as advanced electronics, security, information technology solutions and customer support services. Improving the future and protecting lives is an ambitious mission, but it’s what we do at BAE Systems. Working here means using your passion and ingenuity where it counts – defending national security with breakthrough technology, superior products, and intelligence solutions. As you develop the latest technology and defend national security, you will continually hone your skills on a team—making a big impact on a global scale.