Operational Test Analyst

Agile Defense • Fort Huachuca, AZ

1d • Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking a proactive Operational Test Analyst to help plan, execute, and report on testing for cyber systems within a highly dynamic team. The ideal candidate is comfortable working with technical guidelines to build test criteria, engaging with project stakeholders, and helping communicate results through well-organized test plans, reports, and presentations.

Requirements

• Requires a Bachelor’s degree with at least 4 years of experience; or an Associate’s degree with at least 6 years of experience; or at least 60 semester hours of formal education working towards a Bachelor’s degree and at least 6 years of experience; or 8 years of experience.
• Requires at least 1 certification in area of specialization.
• Excellent Communication: Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal skills, with a proven ability to translate complex technical information into clear, actionable insights for diverse audiences.
• Proactive & Independent: Demonstrate ability to work independently with minimal direction, taking the initiative to define tasks and drive progress within an ambiguous and evolving operational environment.
• Collaborative Mindset: A strong team-oriented approach with experience in collaborative brainstorming, providing constructive feedback, and working effectively alongside government and contractor personnel.
• Analytical: The ability to expertly analyze complex technical documentation to identify key information, define risks, and develop testable requirements.
• Top Secret/SCI clearance, Must Have Clearance to Start

Nice To Haves

• Experience with system-of-systems test methodologies, mission thread analysis, or evaluation support within an Agile or DevSecOps framework.
• Familiarity with DoD Architecture Frameworks (DoDAF), the Net-Ready Key Performance Parameter (NR-KPP), and associated interoperability standards.
• Recommended but not limited to Agile SAFe, Scrum, Security+, CySA certifications.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with stakeholders and team members to support and refine the evaluation framework for cyber systems.
• Draft and update Critical Operational Issues (COIs), Measures of Effectiveness (MOEs), and Measures of Performance (MOPs) as part of collaborative team sessions.
• Work alongside senior analysts to translate project objectives into concrete, testable requirements and Key Performance Parameters (KPPs).
• Participate actively in technical meetings and working groups, capturing detailed discussions and tracking action items for the team.
• Attend technical conferences to engage with stakeholders, communicate the team's mission, and build professional networks.
• Contribute to the development and execution of Operational Test Plans, drafting test scenarios and scripts to evaluate system performance.
• Gather data and conduct analysis to evaluate system performance against mission needs, and help report on the findings.
• Review system documentation (such as CONOPS and architecture) to help identify testable requirements, risks, and testing gaps.
• Assist in preparing and developing key project presentations, including Test Concept Briefs (TCB) and Operational Test Readiness Reviews (OTRR).

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree