The Analytical Solutions Division (ASD) of Applied Research Associates (ARA), Inc., www.ara.com is seeking a full-time ICBM Development Test Support Analyst to provide support to AFGSC/10I on-site at Barksdale AFB, LA. 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 ICBM's. Previous assignments at AFGSC, AFNWC, 20AF, USSTRATCOM, AFOTEC or 576th Test squadron desired.

What you’ll do as an ICBM Development Test Support Analyst:

• 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.

Requirements for an ICBM Development Test Support Analyst:

• Possess a TS/SCI or previously held a TS that expired (not revoked) and be able to be immediately upgraded and be U.S. Citizen
• Have a minimum of 10 years ICBM experience in ICBM operations, maintenance, security, or a combination of the three areas
• Have a minimum of 5 years of staff experience working on an Air Force MAJCOM, Headquarters Air Force (HAF), or joint equivalent
• Have a minimum of 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
• Organized individual, with excellent attention to detail, ability to multi-task, and able to change priorities quickly and work effectively under deadlines
• Self-motivated with the ability to work proactively and achieve results without close supervision
• Innovative, team-player and creative thinker with a ‘can do’ attitude

This will “WOW” us if you are:

• 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

ARA offers competitive benefits that address our employees needs now and in the future. Learn more about each of our benefits at https: //www.ara.com/benefits/.

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

Experience

• 10 year(s): ICBM experience in ICBM operations, maintenance, security, or a combination of the three areas
• 5 year(s): Headquarters (MAJCOM, NAF, SPO) staff experience (direct labor or direct interface)
• 2 year(s): 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

Licenses & Certifications

• Project Management

Behaviors

• Innovative: Consistently introduces new ideas and demonstrates original thinking
• Team Player: Works well as a member of a group
• Dedicated: Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity
• Functional Expert: Considered a thought leader on a subject
• Detail Oriented: Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well

Motivations

• Ability to Make an Impact: Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization
• Flexibility: Inspired to perform well when granted the ability to set your own schedule and goals
• Goal Completion: Inspired to perform well by the completion of tasks
• Self-Starter: Inspired to perform without outside help
• Job Security: Inspired to perform well by the knowledge that your job is safe

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)