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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Ground-Based Midcourse Defense (GMD) Fire Control (GFC) Analyst - **Company:** Nou Systems Inc - **Location:** Huntsville, AL, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $55,500.0 - $65,130.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Python (Programming Language), MATLAB, Requirements Management, Software Requirements Analysis, Test Data, Parquet, SC Clearance, Integration Tests - **Published:** August 12, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.jofdav.com/jobs/59217481-ground-based-midcourse-defense-gmd-fire-control-gfc-analyst ## About the Role * You must have a Bachelor's STEM degree. Graduate STEM degree preferred. * You will need a minimum of 5 years of full-time professional analysis experience. Prefer (10) years of analysis experience in (Missile Defense System Operations and Testing), * You must possess or can obtain an active SECRET clearance. * You must be a U.S. citizen to be eligible for this position., 1. Engineering and analysis expertise within the Department of War (DoW) supporting integrated test philosophy, test regulations, and the planning and coordination of Test and Evaluation (T&E) programs. 2. Experience conducting operational testing and assessing the effectiveness, suitability, and survivability of weapon systems. 3. Experience with requirements development, derivation, traceability, and requirements management throughout the system lifecycle. 4. Strong ability to communicate effectively with customers and stakeholders across multiple organizational levels, including Program Management, technical leadership, and junior engineering staff. 5. Ability to collaborate within cross-functional teams to support program objectives, technical reviews, and mission-critical decision-making., Minimum Degree: BS STEM Minimum Years Experience: 5 Equivalent Years Experience: 10 ## Description The Missile Defense System (MDS) Operational Test Agency (OTA) Team serves as the independent operational assessment organization for the Missile Defense System, partnering closely with the Missile Defense Agency (MDA) and the warfighter community throughout the test, assessment, and analysis lifecycle. This role supports operational missile defense testing from initial concept development and requirements definition through test planning, execution, analysis, and operational assessment reporting. Responsibilities include supporting a broad range of ground, flight, and cyber test events while providing subject matter expertise for systems-of-systems supporting Strategic and Theater/Regional testing. Primary responsibilities include coordinating the planning and execution of system-level operational testing by developing test objectives, integrating test architectures and resources, and collaborating with key stakeholders, including the Missile Defense Agency (MDA), Combatant Commands (CCMDs), and the Director of Operational Test and Evaluation (DOT&E). The GMD GFC SME must be proficient in MATLAB, Python, and Parquet Table to conduct complex system and system-of-systems (SoS) analysis. The SME will leverage their expertise in GFC analysis, software builds, Warfighter (WF) observations, and WF Tactics, Techniques, and Procedures (TTP) to execute comprehensive GMD analysis across the entire SoS architecture. Additional responsibilities include analysis of GMD GFC weapons systems and sub-systems, weapons planner, sensor taskings, communication events, and targeting. The SME will extract actionable operational insights and contextualize operational picture and tactical performance. 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