Space Based Interceptor Intermediate Analyst - Management Support

Overview Space Based Interceptor Intermediate Analyst - Management Support JOB LOCATION: Huntsville, Alabama JOB STATUS: Full Time Clearance: Secret Astrion is seeking an intermediate level Analyst to support Missile Defense Agency's (MDA) Director of Test (DT) Flight Test Directorate (DTF) providing programmatic, technical, analytical and execution support for the Space Based Interceptor program. At Astrion, we are at the forefront of new missile defense technologies and support 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. Your typical day Our MDA engineers work in modern, well-appointed government facilities on Redstone Arsenal located in Huntsville, Alabama. Huntsville, known as Rocket City, USA, is the hub of missile and space operations, research and development. You will collaborate with other missile defense experts - military, government civilians, and contractors from Astrion and other companies. Our team of experts helps the Government manage planning, development, analysis and delivery of state-of-the art sensors, weapons, communications, and command/control systems. You will be part of the team that conducts successful intercepts of target missiles by one of our Missile Defense System (MDS) weapon systems. Position Overview / Tasks The SBI intermediate analyst will provide programmatic, technical, and analytical support to the Missile Defense Agency, Director for Flight Test Integrated Execution Mission Management (DTFI-M). The individual will assist with coordination, integration, and execution across all phases of mission flight test events, prepare decision-quality materials such as executive level briefings and supporting documentation, assist with the development of planning meetings and MDA technical reviews, and provide on-site support to System Mission Managers (SMM) at deployed locations for assigned flight test missions. Travel is required (20+ %) and may include overseas locations. Required Qualifications / Skills BA/BS in a field pertinent to the position being filled; 5 additional years relevant experience may be substituted for the BA/BS degree requirement 7+ years of relevant experience Eligibility to obtain and maintain at least a Secret security clearance Motivated self-starter Strong oral and written communication skills, and have the ability to work effectively in a high tempo, dynamic team environment; ability to speak in meetings and to MDA leadership Ability to follow established processes and procedures to solve routine test planning, integration, execution, and analysis problems Proficient with the MS Office suite of tools to include Microsoft Project Preferred Qualifications / Skills Knowledge of MDA test planning, processes and execution Knowledge of Missile Defense System components and system-level topics Comprehensive knowledge of Flight Test Operations MDA Flight test experience Responsibilities Develop and refine mission planning, readiness, and execution support documentation Manage the coordination, consolidation, and preparation of project deliverables Prepare decision-quality materials such as executive level briefings and supporting documentation (white papers, fact sheets, status reports, progress reports, and information papers) for senior level reviews and mission milestone decision meetings Facilitate with the development of planning meetings, MDA technical reviews, and other meetings, as directed Coordinate DTFI-M by developing, reviewing, and coordinating responses/inputs to numerous MDA and Director of Test (DT) Program Office-generated actions covering a wide range of internal and external topics Provide on-site support to System Mission Managers (SMM) at deployed locations for assigned flight test missions Identify, generate and manage schedules, requirements and other documentation in support of flight test operations Develop and present inputs for weekly test community meetings and working groups to include briefing charts and meeting attendance Performs stakeholder coordination across multi-disciplinary working groups and integrated teams. Resolves issues affecting flight testing and schedule de-confliction, and reviews and provide input on all flight test event documentation #J-18808-Ljbffr ASTRION, INC.