Test Shore Support Analyst

Job Description

Job Description

Overview

Astrion has an exciting opportunity for a Test Shore Support Analyst supporting the Missile Defense Agency’s Director of Test (DT) Test Resources Directorate at the Missile Defense Integration and Operations Center (MDIOC) on Schriever Space Force Base in Colorado Springs, CO . Astrion is at the forefront of new missile defense technologies and supports the MDA’s rigorous operational and developmental testing. This exciting, rewarding work helps guarantee the security of the United States and our Allies. Join a professional team of highly qualified engineers, analysts, scientists, and technicians supporting the research, development, testing, and evaluation of the missile defense system whose purpose is to detect, track, engage, and destroy adversary missiles.  

 

The Intermediate Analyst will hold a critical role in logistical, facility, and security support for test events. This role requires active coordination across multiple entities to ensure seamless event execution. Working in close coordination with the MDIOC Site Support Lead, the analyst will serve as a key technical and shore support liaison for deploying teams, will maintain accountability of all deployed personnel, and will directly assist the Government Security Manager in executing Information Security (INFOSEC) and physical security protocols.

 

Responsibilities:

• Collaborate daily with the MDIOC Site Support Lead to align event support priorities and ensure all tasks meet site standards.
• Develop and maintain deployed personnel accountability reports, develop emergency rosters, and ensure all deployed personnel understand site-specific safety and security requirements.
• Leverage and transform office and lab workspaces across multiple buildings in preparation for test events. This includes logistical and material support (copiers, printers, fax) to personnel deployed to the MDIOC.
• Facilitate and ensure mission participants are supplied with reliable network connections, communication services, and IT equipment as required.
• Implement Missile Defense System (MDS) Test Policy and test functional management approach, including preparation and execution of critical test documentation.
• Request, track, maintain, and issue temporary building badges and special event restricted-area badges during mission events (requires coordination with multiple security offices).
• Facilitate the timely arrival, shipping, and distribution of classified or accountable material, adapting to most current and applicable shipping process timelines.
• Assist with annual INFOSEC Program Reviews (IPRs) and conduct annual MDA INFOSEC self-inspections.
• Manage end-of-day security checks and change security container combinations as required.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

• Education: BA/BS in a related field. 3 years of experience may be substituted for the BA/BS degree requirement.
• Experience: 7 years of relevant experience required. Experience with DoD test processes, test support, and/or test execution desired.
• Clearance: Minimum Secret required.

Desired Skills:

• Capable of developing and utilizing analytic techniques and processes for both technical and administrative support activities.
• Capable of executing planning, monitoring, acquisition, and implementation support for complex systems.
• Ability to work cohesively with multiple technical cross-functional teams.
• Ability to communicate effectively across multiple organizations, verbally, electronically, and in writing.
• Capable of operating proactively to anticipate facility, logistics, or security bottlenecks before they occur; taking initiative to deconflict schedules; and actively implementing solutions to keep mission operations on track.
• Possesses a highly positive, adaptable, and responsive attitude under fast-paced or high-pressure operational environments.
• Ability to conduct basic troubleshooting on workplace technology (PCs, networks, printers, phone systems) and communicate complex issues clearly to backend IT support.
• Clear understanding of military chain-of-command, executive-level protocol, and proper etiquette required when interacting with senior-level government and military leadership.