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# Systems Test Analyst

- **Company:** MKS2, LLC
- **Location:** Colorado Springs, CO, United States
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Salary:** $8,320.0 - $54,080.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Testing (Software), Java (Programming Language), Automation of Tests, Bash Shell, Big Data, Spreadsheets, Data Visualization, Relational Databases, Linux, Python (Programming Language), Object-Oriented Software Development, Software Tools, Data Driven Tests, Software Engineering, Verification and Validation (Software), System Testing, Test Data, Scripting, Data Analytics, Data Management
- **Published:** August 2, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.clearancejobs.com/jobs/8761349/systems-test-analyst

## About the Role

Experience analyzing complex system test data and supporting verification and validation activities
Experience identifying metrics, patterns, and trends in large datasets
Ability to apply statistical analysis techniques to support test data evaluation
Experience using spreadsheets and associated tools for data analysis
Experience manipulating large datasets
Experience with software test and analysis tools
Experience supporting or developing software test and analysis tools
Object-oriented programming experience (e.g., Python, Java) or demonstrated ability to learn
Experience working in a Linux environment
Experience using and maintaining relational databases
Experience with scripting languages such as Bash or similar
Strong understanding of how data conveys insights and supports decision-making
Strong teamwork, communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

Experience with message-based analysis of complex systems
Experience with Missile Defense System elements or components (Aegis, Patriot, GMD, THAAD, SBX) in test or operational environments
Experience using COTS modeling, simulation, and analysis tools
Experience developing and automating data management processes and tools
Python programming experience, Bachelor's degree with 5+ years of relevant experience OR
Master's degree with 3+ years of relevant experience

## Description

The System Test Analyst serves as a senior analyst on the System Test Analysis team within the program's National Team (NT). This role is responsible for analyzing system test event data, coordinating observations and issue resolution across development and test teams, and supporting verification and validation (V&V) activities. The position supports missile defense system performance assessment through data-driven analysis, tooling, and cross-team collaboration., Perform analysis of test event data and support coordination of observations and issue resolution across multiple development and test teams
Assist with coordination and communication with the customer related to test analysis activities
Support planning, scheduling, and development of verification and validation analysis tools
Assist with coordination, development, and maintenance of analysis and test tracking tools
Conduct research and analysis to identify meaningful metrics, patterns, and trends in missile defense test data
Apply statistical methods to validate or reject hypotheses using test datasets
Develop and support data visualizations, simulations, and system modeling efforts to support analysis outcomes
Assist test tool analysts with technical troubleshooting and test traceability analysis
Contribute to the development of straightforward technical solutions and provide actionable insights to decision makers
Ensure proper backup and archiving of test products and analysis datasets (backup data manager role)
Support software tool development used to evaluate software, algorithms, and processes


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