Leads systems testing for the C2BMC missile defense program, including planning flight and ground tests, defining mission objectives, managing test configurations and resources, developing test architecture and procedures, analyzing collected data, and preparing reports. Coordinates with government and program stakeholders, supports approval boards, serves as an integration and test liaison, and directs portions of engineering activities. The role requires onsite work in Colorado Springs on a 4x10 schedule and an active Top Secret clearance., The Command and Control, Battle Management, and Communications (C2BMC) program is a key part of the Missile Defense System. This vital operational system enables the U.S. president, the Secretary of Defense, and combatant commanders at the strategic, regional, and operational levels to systematically plan ballistic missile defense operations, monitor the battle collectively, and dynamically control networked sensors and weapon systems to achieve global and regional mission goals. C2BMC supports layered missile defense capabilities, enabling an optimized response to threats across all ranges and flight phases. It acts as a force multiplier by networking, integrating, and synchronizing autonomous sensor and weapon systems and operations worldwide and regionally to improve performance. C2BMC is essential to all ground and flight tests that verify and demonstrate current and future missile defense system capabilities., C2BMC Global has an immediate need for a Test Analyst to assist with organizing and participating in Flight and Ground Tests. GAITS CFPT is seeking to augment its staff with a highly motivated and skilled individual to support the assessment of successful Flight and Ground Tests.

Essential Functions:

• Responsible for identifying required resources, developing and understanding mission objectives for the system(s) under test, developing data archival and analysis plans, and preparing post-mission reports

• Should understand and have experience with various event board approval structures, including MDIOC and BMDSS support processes, the MDA/BC approval chain, and National Team engineering boards (PERB, CEAT)

• The ideal candidate will also have experience operating C2BMC, knowledge of the system configuration, experience with system operations, the ability to navigate display screens, and an understanding of system operations

• Will be responsible for configuration management and control of test resources, articles, and tools used for data collection during the event

• The candidate will also serve as the I&T liaison to other C2BMC test participants and to MDA/BCT test managers

• The Test Director will coordinate with the project leading various experiments to ensure seamless execution of events across the entire I&T mission

• The Test Director will develop and maintain the test architecture, which encompasses all articles under test

• The candidate will also develop any additional procedures needed to ensure successful execution

• This position requires onsite work at a designated Lockheed Martin facility on a 4x10-hour schedule, with three days off each week. This condensed schedule gives employees more time away from the office

Please list your current security clearance and IAT or relevant certifications on your resume, if applicable.

• A Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Software and/or Systems Engineering, Mathematics, Physics, or a related field from an accredited university, along with 5 years of experience; or a Master’s degree in a related field with 3 years of relevant work experience; or 9 years of relevant work experience may be considered as an alternative to a degree
• Applicants must have a current, active Government-Issued 8140 certification at IAT Level II or higher (such as Security+ CE, CCNA-Security, CySA+, CND, etc.) at the time of application, which is required to start. The candidate is responsible for maintaining their 8140 certifications throughout the entire contract period
• Applicants must have a current, active in-scope Government-issued Top Secret security clearance at the time of application, which is required to start, with the ability to obtain an SCI clearance
• Must understand systems engineering processes and logistics principles, including the creation of artifacts such as Specifications, Interface Control Documents, System Architecture Descriptions, Use Cases, and Trade Studies
• Experience working in an integrated team with systems, software, and specialty engineers to develop solutions using NT or similar processes and methods.
• The successful candidate will be able to develop briefings and communicate complex ideas in writing, work comfortably as part of a team, learn quickly, work hard, and adapt to changing technology.
• The candidate must have strong verbal and written communication skills to work effectively in a small technical team and clearly represent test perspectives to C2BMC system architects, software designers, other testers and test support personnel, the Government customer, and staff in other MDA programs
• The candidate must understand systems engineering, systems design, and development
• The candidate will also have at least two years of experience in a related engineering environment, with strong expertise in defining and integrating systems of systems
• Ability to analyze high-level needs and use a structured, logical approach to refine them into an integrated set of requirements that results in a fielded product
• Ability to lead portions of the activity and direct fellow engineers’ activities
• Communicates effectively, clearly presenting technical approaches and findings, and can develop and implement engineering plans within a project
• Previous experience should demonstrate the technical skills and responsibilities for the position cited here

Preferred Qualifications:

• Applicants with a current, active in-scope Government-issued Top Secret/SCI security clearance at the time of application are highly preferred

• Experience with approval boards from other organizations that sponsor such tests (e.g., JIAMDO, AFSPC, JFCC-IMD) is highly desired

• Previous experience working with JAT, MDDC, and other related organizations is preferred
• Experience with network applications and networking concepts is preferred, as is familiarity with military missile defense systems-such as AN/TPY2, SBIRS/BOA, Aegis, THAAD, Patriot, and SBX-and their operational characteristics

• Experience with Ballistic Missile defense systems is highly desired

• Unix command-line tools, Bash, Perl scripting, Linux, statistics, technical writing and test procedure creation, communication and presentation skills, space/C2BMC/missile defense experience, Agile development, automated testing frameworks, and requirement and verification spreadsheet analysis

• Experience with analysis tools: developing JAVA software or PYTHON scripts; post-processing and conducting quantitative and qualitative analyses of collected data; creating action plans based on data analysis; documenting software deficiency reports; and presenting analysis results and action plans orally and/or in writing (e.g., slides, annotated slides, or test report documents)

Northrop Grumman provides a comprehensive benefits package and a supportive work environment that encourages your growth, benefiting both employees and the company. The benefits are flexible and customizable, enabling you to choose options that suit your individual and family needs. Your benefits will include the following:

• Health Plan

• Savings Plan

• Paid Time Off

• Education Assistance

• Training and Development

• Flexible Work Arrangements

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