DTFI-E Basic Analyst

Canvas Inc. • Huntsville, AL

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Provide programmatic, technical, analytical and execution support to the Missile Defense Agency (MDA) Director of Flight Test Integration - Execution (DTFI-E) in support of the Space Based Interceptor (SBI) program. The individual will serve as mission execution team support to deployable locations for operations and Test Directors' direct support. This position requires a highly motivated basic analyst supporting the Director of Flight Test at Redstone Arsenal, AL. The candidate will report daily activities and products to the Director of Flight Test Integration - Execution (DTFI-E), which has the overall responsibility for the development of checklists, calendars, and element integration, leading to the execution of MDA missions and supporting events. This position will provide programmatic, technical, and analytical reports to various Mission Test Directors throughout the planning and execution of complex missions. MDA Flight test experience is highly desired.

Requirements

• B.S. Degree with 0-6 Years of Experience
• Secret Clearance or higher
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Nice To Haves

• Proficiency in Microsoft Project desired
• Comprehensive knowledge of Flight Test Operations is highly desired
• Self-starter
• MDA Flight test experience is highly desired

Responsibilities

• Assist in developing and maintaining mission documentation, including checklists, test control structures, and test operation schedules.
• Develop mission checklists that provide real-time updates to various stakeholders and mission assets.
• Support all phases of test planning, training, and execution of Tier 1/2/3 test environments in accordance with the current Concept of Operations (CONOPS).
• Perform programmatic analyst review for test activities pre- and post-events, providing lessons learned inputs and supporting panel reviews.
• Produce test procedures detailing time-critical events supporting the Mission Countdown Events (CDE).
• Update mission documentation as calendar adjustments are scheduled.
• Support test integration and planning meetings, BMDS CONOPS Phase Reviews, and data archival meetings, as directed.
• Set up slide decks and coordinate with stakeholders for weekly or bi-weekly Mission Execution Team Working Groups (METWG).
• Provide direct on-console support to key Mission Execution Team (MET) leadership, including the Mission (MTD), Associate Operations (AOTD), and Sensors (SNTD) Test Directors during mission execution.

What This Job Offers

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