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ICBM Development Test Support Analyst

LA · On-site

The ICBM Development Test Support Analyst must capture test, analysis, requirements development, validation or operational support to MMIII. Previous assignments at AFGSC, AFNWC, 20AF, USSTRATCOM ...

Booz Allen Hamilton, Inc.

$86K - $198K/yr

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ICBM Development Test Support Analyst

Berriehill Research

Barksdale Air Force Base, LA • On-site

Full-time

Re-posted 19 days ago

Job description

The Mission, Concepts and Capabilities (MCC) division of Applied Research Associates (ARA), Inc. is seeking a full-time ICBM Development Test Support Analyst to provide support to AFGSC/10I on-site at Barksdale AFB, LA.  The right applicant must have a strong background in ICBM requirements development and test analysis support. The ICBM Development Test Support Analyst must capture test, analysis, requirements development, validation or operational support to MMIII.  Previous assignments at AFGSC, AFNWC, 20AF, USSTRATCOM, AFOTEC or 576th Test squadron desired.

Essential Functions:

  • Support A10I in developmental test planning and analysis to assist program management, and decision support for ICBM modernization and sustainment.
  • Assist in the coordination, review, and comment on test plans to determine impacts related to HQ AFGSC/A10I missions. 
  • Draft and support requirements briefings (approved by A10I) to other MAJCOMs, AF, joint, and national agencies.
  • Analyze test plans to support milestone decisions relating to future nuclear systems.
  • Participate in integrated test teams for current and future ICBM acquisitions.
  • Assist A10I in providing requirements and programmatic oversite in programs involving operational test equipment.
  • Interface with other test agencies (AFGSC/A3, 576 FLTS, and AFOTEC) to ensure developmental testing compliance.
  • Drafting and staffing packages, briefings, point/background/white papers, and electronic staffing (E-staffing) in response to internal MAJCOM taskings
  • Provide administrative support and development drafting and staffing packages, briefings, point/background/white papers, and electronic staffing (E-staffing) in response to internal MAJCOM taskings.

Required Skills:

  • Possess a TS/SCI or previously held a TS that expired (not revoked) and be able to be immediately upgraded
  • Must be a U.S. Citizen
  • 9+ years ICBM experience in ICBM operations, maintenance, security, or a combination of the three areas
  • 5+ years of staff experience working on an Air Force MAJCOM, Headquarters Air Force (HAF), or joint equivalent,
  • 2+ years test experience, within the last 5 years, working in developmental or operational test development, validation, management, or a mixture of the three at Air Force MAJCOM, HAF, or joint equivalent unit,
  • Advanced skills and experience in ICBM weapon system specialty,
  • Advanced skills and experience in ICBM developmental Test and Evaluation requirements,
  • Very strong working knowledge, experience and thorough understanding in MM III unique operations and be able to translate those into Sentinel operations,
  • Have a strong working knowledge and experience with coordination of test plans, sequence documents, performance reports for ground and flight tests and requirements and milestones for developmental testing and validation,
  • Ability to provide developmental test / validation analysis support in defining system capabilities, system scope requirements and identifying trade space / mitigation planning,
  • Have deep and broad range of experience in ICBM Modification Programs,
  • Have a thorough understanding of the ICBM SD, MAJCOM, AFOTEC and their roles in DTE, OTE and test operations,

    Preferred Skills:

    • Familiar with Training System Requirements Analysis (TSRA) document, Training Program Development and Management Plan (TPDMP), Training Device requirements document (TDRD)
    • Familiar with trainer systems, trainer devices, part-task-trainers, and design requirements

       

      COMPANY INFORMATION:

      Applied Research Associates, Inc. is an employee-owned international research and engineering company recognized for providing technically superior solutions to complex and challenging problems in the physical sciences. The company, founded in Albuquerque, NM, in 1979, currently employs over 2000 professionals. ARA offices throughout the United States and Canada provide a broad range of technical expertise in defense technologies, civil technologies, computer software and simulation, systems analysis, environmental technologies, and testing and measurement. The corporation also provides sophisticated technical products for environmental site characterization, pavement analysis, and robotics.

      At ARA, employees are our greatest assets. The corporation realizes that employee ownership generates greater creativity and initiative along with higher performance and customer satisfaction levels. ARA gives its employees the tools, training, and opportunities to take more active roles as owners. The culture is challenging; innovation and experimentation are the norm. Employees are eligible for contributions which not only add to the company’s success, but also their own through the Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP). The motto, “Engineering and Science for Fun and Profit” sums up the ARA experience. For additional information and an opportunity to join this unique workplace, please visit our website at www.ara.com.

      Please apply at www.careers.ara.com for the ICBM Development Test Support Analyst position.

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