LRDR Systems Analyst

InDyne•AFB, CA

53d•$110,000•Onsite

About The Position

The LRDR Systems Analyst uses experience, knowledge, and analytic tools to assess system performance in operational and testing environments. The role supports the Operations Manager and may perform assistant-manager duties, including acting as a supervisor at times. The analyst interfaces with external agencies and military and contractor personnel to assess radar performance, investigate deficiencies and anomalous behavior, and support testing activities.

Requirements

Good written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to explain analysis results to technical and non-technical personnel.
Maintain certification as a Missile Defense Radar Operator.
Currently hold or be able to obtain and maintain the required U.S. Department of Defense security clearance; U.S. citizenship is required.
Employment and start date are contingent on receiving the required U.S. Department of Defense interim security clearance.

Nice To Haves

Experience with command and control systems and/or phased array radars.
Sensor Manager Qualification Course (SMQC).

Responsibilities

Interface with external agencies to assess radar performance, deficiencies, and anomalous behavior.
Provide on-call system support outside normal working hours.
Analyze critical system files, including mission plan files, satellite catalogs, and satellite task lists, for abnormal data or overflow.
Analyze computer and radar operations and maintenance logs for system or operator errors, and examine daily uncorrelated target rates for abnormal performance.
Review the one-year library of computer system logs and ensure logs are properly archived and maintained.
Review and analyze system calibration and operability assessment test results, ESPs, and other indicators of system performance using system calibration metrics on the Space C2 Agency website.
Analyze system outages and operational degradation, including false launch or impact messages, radar degradation, uncommon computer halts or hangs, CAT 1 satellite misses, EMI, failures to track real missile launches, and other abnormal data or occurrences that could lead to system failure.
Provide analyses to support site operations investigations for the Director of Operations, Operations Support, or SOC-B CMDR/CCH.
Prepare Problem Reports to support site operations investigations and submit Deficiency Reports for unusual and unique anomalies or outages.
Generate an AF Form 1067 or Standard Change Form before installing new software constants for subarray and element test installations.
Generate Standard Change Forms for system or software modifications proposed for corrective or preventive action, or for other proposed system or software modifications.
Evaluate system modification or upgrade proposals and provide written technical analysis.
Maintain references to associated Problem Reports, Deficiency Reports, Standard Change Forms, and supporting data.
Draft ICE plans and reports as requested, and provide data, supporting documentation, and recommendations for testing activities.
Coordinate with Space Training and Readiness Delta Detachment 4 and other military and contractor personnel to support Developmental Test and Evaluation, Operational Test and Evaluation, and Installation Checkout and Evaluation testing.
Develop and maintain checklists for site Missile Defense Radar Operator personnel.
Perform other analysis duties as directed by management.