Basic Analyst – Missile Defense Shore Support

Astrion • Huntsville, AL

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Astrion has an exciting opportunity for a Basic Analyst supporting the Missile Defense Agency’s Directorate for Test Resources (MDA/DTR) at the Von Braun Complex on the Redstone Arsenal in Huntsville, Alabama. Astrion is at the forefront of new missile defense technologies and supports the MDA’s rigorous operational and developmental testing. This exciting, rewarding work helps guarantee the security of the United States and our Allies. Join a professional team of highly qualified engineers, analysts, scientists, and technicians supporting the research, development, testing, and evaluation of the missile defense system whose purpose is to detect, track, engage, and destroy adversary missiles.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Science degree in a related field; 5 years of experience may be substituted for the BA/BS degree requirement
• No direct experience required.
• Current Secret clearance or eligibility to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance
• Must be willing to travel up to 25% of the time

Nice To Haves

• Experience with DoD test processes, test support, and/or test execution desired.
• Capable of executing analytical tasks and utilizing analytical techniques and processes to support complex developmental and operational test programs.
• Capable of executing planning, monitoring, acquisition, and implementation support for complex systems.
• Knowledge, skills, and abilities in the analysis field.
• Capable of developing and utilizing analytic techniques and processes for both technical and administrative support activities.
• Ability to communicate effectively across multiple organizations, verbally, electronically, and in writing.
• Possess exceptional technical writing and Government reporting/documentation skills (e.g., Congressional/GAO Test inquiries).
• Proficient with Windows-based PC software (e.g. Word, PowerPoint, Excel, MS Teams)

Responsibilities

• Act as site lead while deployed and execute shore support planning and execution activities to ensure all test team site specific accommodations and other resources meet mission support test requirements.
• Develop and maintain deployed personnel accountability reports, develop emergency rosters, and ensure all deployed personnel understand site-specific safety and security requirements.
• Coordinate assessment of testing requirements, technical analyses, and range/test facility assessments for MDS testing.
• Coordinate shore support requirements with test ranges, forward based test centers, including infrastructure, instrumentation, auxiliary sensors, new facility development, and/or modifications to existing facilities.
• Implement MDS Test Policy and test functional management approach, including preparation and execution of critical test documentation.
• Ensure DTR leadership maintains situational awareness of activities impacting DTR interests at deployed locations.
• Develop, integrate, and de-conflict the detailed flight test event execution plans for an integrated tactical and strategic MDS test picture.
• Other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level