Advanced Sensors Ground Test Analyst

OverviewAdvanced Sensors Ground Test AnalystLOCATION: Huntsville, AL, Redstone ArsenalJOB STATUS: Full-timeCLEARANCE: SECRET up to Top Secret/SCI EligibleTRAVEL: Up to 15%Astrion has an exciting opportunity for an Advanced Analyst supporting the Missile Defense Agency’s Director of Test (DT), Ground-based Midcourse Defense Sensors Test division at the Von Braun Complex on the Redstone Arsenal in Huntsville, Alabama. 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 development and delivery of threat relevant, cost-effective target solutions for Missile Defense System testing. The candidate will serve as a vital operational, technical, and cybersecurity liaison bridging test resource management, facility stakeholders, and the Radar Test Team. Working in direct support of the GME-T Radar Test Resource Manager and Radar Test Team Chief, the advanced analyst ensures Ground-Based Midcourse (GM) radar test assets at the Advanced Research Center (ARC) are mission-ready, cyber-resilient, properly scheduled, and fully integrated for Developmental and Operational Testing (DT/OT), Hardware-in-the-Loop (HWIL) venues, and major flight, ground and cyber test campaigns.RESPONSIBILITIESDuties will include:Radar test resource management and asset readinessOperational planning, asset coordination, and test support for integrated flight test milestonesTest planning, coordination, scheduling and schedule deconflictionRed/Blue team synchronization, operational cyber assessments, and threat-informed test profiles to assess radar system posture against persistent cyber threatsAnalysis to determine root causes, evaluate system resilience, and establish actionable corrective actionsTest team representation and presentation during test event working groups and planning meetingsSenior level briefing development and presentationTest observation and incident report managementEnterprise tasker system management and reportingManage test team facility access and security clearance verificationREQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS / SKILLSMasters degree in a relevant field; Bachelors degree with an additional 5 years of experience may be substituted for a Masters degree10 years of recent relevant experienceEligibility to obtain and maintain at least a Secret security clearanceExperience working in a fast paced, professional environment with the ability to adjust/react to short notice requirements changes, deadlines, changing schedules, competing priorities, and unpredictable eventsHIGHLY DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS / SKILLS In depth knowledge of MDA test planning, processes and executionExperience in cybersecurity testing across interconnected systemsExperience in developing standardized plans, processes, and checklistsSelf-motivated; possess strong oral and written communication skills, and have ability to work effectively in a dynamic team environmentProficient with Windows-based PC software (e.g. Word, PowerPoint, Excel, MS Teams)