Flight Test Analyst - ISR (Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance)

Naval Air Systems Command • Nellis AFB, NV

6d • Onsite

About The Position

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You will conduct daily intelligence analysis on the current and growing threat state of Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (ISR) in both the commercial domain as well as adversary capabilities. You will be responsible for identifying critical details of test events, intelligence gaps, exposure risks and subsequently assessing risks to operational security. You will manage the operational security of the Integrated Test Team (ITT) activity. You will protect and manage the operational security of ITT activity, including developing, testing, and evaluating technologies and methodologies of ISR technologies and/or counter-ISR technologies. You will develop and execute comprehensive test plans and reports, scenarios, profiles, and procedures for integrated testing of advanced systems. You will manage test resources, including personnel, equipment, and facilities, to ensure efficient and effective test execution. You will oversee the design, execution, data reduction, analysis, and reporting of integrated tests, ensuring technical accuracy and adherence to objectives while producing usable test cards. You will report to the ITT Lead Test Engineer (LTE), project officers, and external organizations to facilitate data collection and test execution. You will interact with external organizations as well as contractor support teams and vendors to ensure effective test execution. You will prepare authoritative technical reports and briefs for interested personnel (i.e., contractors, sponsors, managers, and senior leaders) on program status, technical problems, scheduling, and costs. You will lead and mentor junior engineers, providing technical guidance and ensuring the quality and accuracy of their work. You will travel as required to support flight test events, program support meetings, and inter-agency collaborations.

Journey Level Flight Test Analyst (FTA) that serves as a technical expert in flight test engineering and analysis on Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (ISR) satellite systems and various other sources of intelligence gathering. The incumbent is responsible for planning, directing, executing, and reporting on complex test activities to support the Integrated Test Team (ITT) and Weapons and Warfare Systems Test Department. The individual will be responsible for gathering intelligence, performing engineering analysis, and aggregating data from novel sources to provide a robust assessment of threats to operational security of various sensitive programs. The ITT is comprised of test team members represented by various NAVAIRSYSCOM disciplines and their relevant counterparts within other DoD entities. The incumbent is responsible to the ITT Lead Test Engineer (LTE), Program Office, 5K Dept, and the Naval Test Wing Pacific (NTWP) Commodore for the overarching planning, execution and reporting of Integrated Test. The incumbent will be responsible for the completion of integrated testing and complex engineering analysis on ISR satellite systems. The work will inform senior U.S. government policymakers, providing critical insights that shape national strategy and decision-making. The incumbent will interact with external organizations, as well as contractor support teams and vendors. Travel may be required to support flight test events, and various program support meetings. This role requires innovative problem-solving, leadership, and the ability to address emerging and controversial technical challenges. Area of testing may include mission systems, air vehicle and or weapons testing. The FTA's work directly supports the ITT and analysis on intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance satellite systems. This position is located at Nellis AFB, Nevada. This position is covered by the Department of Defense Priority Placement Program. Several vacancies may be filled. A tentative offer of employment will be rescinded if the selectee fails to meet the pre-employment requirements, including failure to report to any of the scheduled appointments. Federal annuitant information: The selection of an annuitant is subject to the Department of Defense and Department of the Navy policy on the employment of annuitants. Policy information may be found at: http://www.secnav.navy.mil/donhr/Documents/CivilianJobs/FedCivAnnuitants.pdf . Veteran's preference does not apply when selecting individuals under this specific hiring authority. However, if you claim veteran's preference, you will be required to submit supporting documentation with your application as described in the Required Documents section below. Certain incentives (such as Recruitment, Relocation or Student Loan Repayment) may be authorized to eligible selectees. A relocation incentive is generally a single payment intended to offset some of the relocation costs experienced by the selectee. A relocation incentive may be authorized. Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution. A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new window Learn more about federal benefits . Review our benefits Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of toy you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.

Requirements

• Must be a US Citizen.
• Must be determined suitable for federal employment.
• Must participate in the direct deposit pay program.
• New employees to the Department of the Navy will be required to successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check.
• Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service.
• Must obtain and maintain an interim and/or final security clearance prior to entrance on duty.
• This position is covered under the Defense Acquisition Workforce Improvement Act (DAWIA). Certification in the Acquisition Functional Area and category assigned to the position is required within established category timeframes.
• Successful completion of a pre-employment drug test (including marijuana) is required.
• Subject to random drug testing.
• May require travel from normal duty station to CONUS and OCONUS and may include remote or isolated sites.
• Must be able to travel on military and commercial aircraft for extended periods of time.
• Resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-9/11 grade level or DP-03 pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector.
• Specialized experience must demonstrate: Proven experience in flight test engineering, with a focus on systems testing, evaluation, and advanced aerospace/defense technologies.
• Specialized experience must demonstrate: Strong analytical, problem-solving, and creative thinking skills, with the ability to address complex problems with limited data.
• Specialized experience must demonstrate: Excellent written and oral communication skills, with the ability to present complex technical information to diverse audiences.
• Specialized experience must demonstrate: Demonstrated experience in project leadership or program management, including managing schedules, costs, and deliverables.
• Specialized experience must demonstrate: Ability to work autonomously, plan and execute assignments independently, and resolve conflicts effectively.
• Successful completion of a professional engineering degree, or current registration as an Engineer Intern (EI), Engineer in Training (EIT), or licensure as a Professional Engineer (PE), or successful completion of at least 60 semester hours of courses in the physical, mathematical, and engineering sciences and in engineering, or successful completion of a curriculum leading to a bachelor's degree in an appropriate scientific field with at least one year of professional engineering experience.
• Degree in physics; or related degree that included at least 24 semester hours in physics, or a combination of education and experience with courses equivalent to a major in physics totaling at least 24 semester hours, plus appropriate experience or additional education. Courses must have included a fundamental course in general physics and, in addition, courses in any two of the following: electricity and magnetism, heat, light, mechanics, modern physics, and sound.
• Degree in mathematics; or the equivalent of a major that included at least 24 semester hours in mathematics, or a combination of education and experience with courses equivalent to a major in mathematics (including at least 24 semester hours in mathematics), plus appropriate experience or additional education. Total coursework must have included differential and integral calculus and, in addition, four advanced mathematics courses requiring calculus or equivalent mathematics courses as a prerequisite.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in ISR satellite systems and various other sources of intelligence gathering.
• Experience with mission systems, air vehicle and/or weapons testing.

Responsibilities

• Conduct daily intelligence analysis on the current and growing threat state of Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (ISR) in both the commercial domain as well as adversary capabilities.
• Identify critical details of test events, intelligence gaps, exposure risks and subsequently assessing risks to operational security.
• Manage the operational security of the Integrated Test Team (ITT) activity.
• Protect and manage the operational security of ITT activity, including developing, testing, and evaluating technologies and methodologies of ISR technologies and/or counter-ISR technologies.
• Develop and execute comprehensive test plans and reports, scenarios, profiles, and procedures for integrated testing of advanced systems.
• Manage test resources, including personnel, equipment, and facilities, to ensure efficient and effective test execution.
• Oversee the design, execution, data reduction, analysis, and reporting of integrated tests, ensuring technical accuracy and adherence to objectives while producing usable test cards.
• Report to the ITT Lead Test Engineer (LTE), project officers, and external organizations to facilitate data collection and test execution.
• Interact with external organizations as well as contractor support teams and vendors to ensure effective test execution.
• Prepare authoritative technical reports and briefs for interested personnel (i.e., contractors, sponsors, managers, and senior leaders) on program status, technical problems, scheduling, and costs.
• Lead and mentor junior engineers, providing technical guidance and ensuring the quality and accuracy of their work.
• Travel as required to support flight test events, program support meetings, and inter-agency collaborations.
• Gather intelligence, perform engineering analysis, and aggregate data from novel sources to provide a robust assessment of threats to operational security of various sensitive programs.
• Complete integrated testing and complex engineering analysis on ISR satellite systems.
• Inform senior U.S. government policymakers, providing critical insights that shape national strategy and decision-making.
• Address emerging and controversial technical challenges.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package
• Access to a range of benefits designed to make your federal career very rewarding
• Recruitment incentives may be authorized
• Relocation incentives may be authorized

What This Job Offers

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