INTEGRATION SUPPORT PROGRAM ANALYST

DCS Corporation•Ridgecrest, CA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The F-18 Integrated Product Team (IPT) at NAWCWD China Lake has an opening for a System Configuration Set (SCS)/Continuous Integration Development and Deployment (CIDD) Support Program Analyst. The team member will be working in a dynamic environment and will be responsible for supporting software development, requirement identification, test planning and capability releases. The Integration and Support Analyst will support technical engineering reviews, understand system requirements, learn the technical details of the F/A 18 E/F Integration effort, and apply that knowledge to help execute a dynamic SCS/CIDD program. Promote horizontal and vertical communications and coordination, resolve conflict via negotiation, and provide project leadership promoting a sense of cooperation to the benefit of the USN and Foreign Military customers. Assist in characterizing project technical and programmatic risks, develop risk mitigation plans, and track risks throughout the project life cycle. Oversee SCS/CIDD technical/programmatic integrity of the system through a disciplined approach to requirements development, ensuring design requirements are traceable. Ensure system definition and design reflects the requirements for all system elements: hardware, software, facilities, people and data. Integrate the technical inputs of the development community and all technical disciplines into a coordinated effort meeting the established program quality, schedule, and performance objectives. Interface with other government agencies and work with contractors on acquisition programs to assure that the Navy's interests are met. Perform and support data/programmatic analysis to assess the performance of various systems and system concepts over development cycles. Provide oversight and coordination of continuous integration activities in support of system/software development and integration testing. Track all aspects of test to include test points (lab, ground, and flight), support test and program status meetings, and provide metrics to show progress. Communicate test results and project status verbally and in writing to technical and non-technical audiences. Non-local domestic and foreign travel may be required to attend technical reviews and programmatic meetings.

Requirements

Due to the sensitivity of customer related requirements, U.S. Citizenship is required.
Bachelor's degree with 8 plus years of experience in flight test and/or Aircraft Platforms and Weapons. Will also consider candidates with high school diploma and 16+ years of experience in flight test and/or Aircraft Platforms and Weapons or an associate degree with 10+ years of experience in flight test and/or Aircraft Platforms and Weapons.
Must have a Secret Clearance with the ability to obtain and maintain a Top Secret security clearance for the duration of employment.
Excellent communication and leadership skills with the ability to liaison with outside agencies. Ability to work independently.
Ability to plan, track and communicate status, risks and needs.
Must demonstrate an ability to analyze and interpret multiple technical/project data sets, and organize/present data into tables, charts, graphs to support program requirements.
Basic understanding of requirement documentation, test plans/schedules, and flight clearance processes for all systems undergoing integration or regression testing on the F/A-18 aircraft.
Able to multitask, prioritize, and manage time efficiently.
Possess high moral character and integrity.
Working knowledge of MS Office (Excel/PowerPoint/Word).

Nice To Haves

Familiarization with Agile and the ability to work within small groups or scrum teams.
Practical experience with F/A-18 avionics systems functionality.

Responsibilities

support technical engineering reviews
understand system requirements
learn the technical details of the F/A 18 E/F Integration effort
apply that knowledge to help execute a dynamic SCS/CIDD program
Promote horizontal and vertical communications and coordination, resolve conflict via negotiation, and provide project leadership promoting a sense of cooperation to the benefit of the USN and Foreign Military customers.
Assist in characterizing project technical and programmatic risks, develop risk mitigation plans, and track risks throughout the project life cycle.
Oversee SCS/CIDD technical/programmatic integrity of the system through a disciplined approach to requirements development, ensuring design requirements are traceable.
Ensure system definition and design reflects the requirements for all system elements: hardware, software, facilities, people and data.
Integrate the technical inputs of the development community and all technical disciplines into a coordinated effort meeting the established program quality, schedule, and performance objectives.
Interface with other government agencies and work with contractors on acquisition programs to assure that the Navy's interests are met.
Perform and support data/programmatic analysis to assess the performance of various systems and system concepts over development cycles.
Provide oversight and coordination of continuous integration activities in support of system/software development and integration testing.
Track all aspects of test to include test points (lab, ground, and flight), support test and program status meetings, and provide metrics to show progress.
Communicate test results and project status verbally and in writing to technical and non-technical audiences.
Non-local domestic and foreign travel may be required to attend technical reviews and programmatic meetings.