Space Based Interceptor - Advanced Analyst

Position Overview/Tasks

The SBI advanced analyst will provide programmatic, technical, and analytical support to the Missile Defense Agency, Director for Flight Test Mission Performance (DTFP). The position requires a highly motivated individual who can conduct pre-mission analysis, flight test design development and support mission execution. Some travel is required (up to 10%) and may include overseas locations.

Required Qualifications / Skills

• MA/MS in a field pertinent to the position being filled. A BA/BS with five years of additional relevant experience may be substituted for the MA/MS degree requirement
• 10 years relevant experience
• Experience with DoD test processes, test support, and/or test execution desired
• Eligibility to obtain and maintain at least a Secret security clearance
• Motivated self-starter
• Possess strong oral and written communication skills, and the ability to work effectively in a dynamic fast paced, professional team environment with the ability to adjust/react to short notice requirements; ability to speak in meetings and to MDA leadership
• Demonstrated skills in a high tempo work environment
• Able to follow established processes and procedures to solve routine test planning, integration, execution, and analysis problems
• Proficient with the MS Office suite of tools

Preferred Qualifications / Skills

• Knowledge of MDA test planning, processes and execution
• Knowledge of Missile Defense System components and system-level topics
• Capable of working as a team member to solve engineering problems to solve test planning, integration, execution, and analysis problems