DTFI-M Intermediate Analyst

Canvas Inc.•Huntsville, AL

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Supporting the Spaced-Based Interceptor program, the Intermediate Analyst will provide programmatic, technical, and analytical support to the Missile Defense Agency, Director for Flight Test Integrated Execution (DTFI), Mission Management (DTFI-M). Assist with coordination, integration, and execution across all phases of mission flight test events, prepare decision-quality materials such as executive level briefings and supporting documentation, assist with the development of planning meetings and MDA technical reviews, and provide on-site support to System Mission Managers (SMM) at deployed locations for assigned flight test missions. The DTFI-M Intermediate position requires a quick learner who can support and lead mission teams by developing and coordinating support documentation, executive/technical briefings and other administrative tasks. Travel is required (20% of travel is required and may include overseas locations).

Requirements

Motivated self-starter
Possess strong oral and written communication skills, and have the ability to work effectively in a dynamic team environment; ability to speak in meetings and to MDA leadership
Demonstrated skills in a high tempo work environment
Ability to follow established processes and procedures to solve routine test planning, integration, execution, and analysis problems
Proficient with Windows-based PC software (e.g. Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Microsoft Teams)
BA/BS in a field pertinent to the position being filled.
7 years relevant experience may be substituted for the BA/BS degree requirement.
No direct experience required.

Responsibilities

Coordinate, integrate, and support the execution of all phases of mission flight test events.
Develop and refine mission planning, readiness, and execution support documentation.
Manage the coordination, consolidation, and preparation of project deliverables.
Prepare decision-quality materials such as executive level briefings and supporting documentation (white papers, fact sheets, status reports, progress reports, and information papers) for senior level reviews and mission milestone decision meetings.
Facilitate with the development of planning meetings, MDA technical reviews, and other meetings, as directed.
Coordinate DTFI-M by developing, reviewing, and coordinating responses/inputs to numerous MDA and Director of Test (DT) Program Office-generated actions covering a wide range of internal and external topics.
Provide on-site support to System Mission Managers (SMM) at deployed locations for assigned flight test missions.
Identify, generate and manage schedules, requirements and other documentation in support of flight test operations.
Develop and present inputs for weekly test community meetings and working groups to include briefing charts and meeting attendance.
Performs stakeholder coordination across multi-disciplinary working groups and integrated teams.
Resolves issues affecting flight testing and schedule de-confliction, and reviews and provide input on all flight test event documentation.