Space Test and Training Support Analyst

Galapagos

1d•$105,000 - $120,000

About The Position

Galapagos Federal Systems LLC is seeking a highly motivated and qualified professional to serve as a Space Test Support Analyst in support of the 98th Space Range Squadron. In this role, the selected candidate will provide analytical and operational support across the full lifecycle of space system test and training activities, including planning, coordination, execution, analysis, and reporting. The analyst will support test events and training operations to ensure objectives are clearly defined, properly executed, and thoroughly documented. Responsibilities also include providing integrated analytical support for system design reviews, test strategy development, test planning working groups, and related test and training forums. The Space Test Support Analyst will collaborate with engineering, operations, and mission stakeholders to ensure test objectives, risk considerations, and performance metrics are aligned with mission requirements and operational standards.

Requirements

TS/SCI eligibility
3+ years of relevant Department of Defense experience
9+ months of experience working in a Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) environment
Basic understanding of space architectures, space-based sensors, and/or communications system
Experience developing or supporting training lesson plans and instructional materials
Foundational experience in data analysis, modeling, simulation, or test evaluation
Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to prepare technical documentation and briefings
Ability to analyze complex systems and interpret technical data
Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Science degree
Must be a U.S. Citizen. A high-level Department of Defense active security clearance is/may be required. Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to government information.

Nice To Haves

Prior teaching or instructional delivery experience preferred

Responsibilities

Develop and maintain training curricula, including course objectives, lesson plans, presentations, course examinations, exercise scripts, reference mission designs, training schedules, and progress tracking tools
Sustain and update curriculum materials in accordance with internal standards and established review cycles; support periodic training courses and operational exercises
Develop, test, and maintain operational documentation, including user guides, manuals, checklists, and job aids
Conduct analytical support for test planning activities, including evaluating pre-test predictions, models, and simulations to design test events, define data collection requirements, and establish go/no-go criteria aligned with test objectives
Develop Data Management and Analysis Plans (DMAPs) to ensure proper data collection for modeling and simulation activities, real-time test execution, and post-mission processing and evaluation
Prepare and review comprehensive test planning documentation, including test plans, Test Information Sheets, safety packages, data analysis management plans, Technical and Safety Review Board briefings, Test Readiness Briefs, test cards, and final test/analysis reports
Monitor the collection of modeling and simulation data and real-time test and range parameters; evaluate results to determine whether system configuration, performance, and architecture meet defined requirements for effectiveness and suitability
Coordinate data requests; process and validate data; conduct quality control reviews and anomaly resolution; and perform analysis in accordance with approved analysis plans
Develop, enhance, and apply data analysis tools to support complex test simulations and scenario-based evaluations
Support analysis and reporting activities to assess system performance, operational effectiveness, and mission suitability