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# Basic Analyst - Flight Test

- **Company:** ASTRION, INC.
- **Location:** Redstone Arsenal, AL, United States
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Windows, PC Tools, Automation of Marketing, Microsoft PowerPoint, Test Execution Engine, Integration Tests
- **Published:** October 28, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.thejobnetwork.com/job/2925b5a6-2af8-4289-b90b-ebc9252d3bc4/basic-analyst-flight-test

## About the Role

* Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Science degree in a related field; 5 years of experience may be substituted for the BA/BS degree requirement
 * No direct experience required. Experience with DoD test processes, test support, and/or test execution desired.
 * Current Secret clearance or eligibility to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance

DESIRED SKILLS

 * Capable of executing analytical tasks and utilizing analytical techniques and processes to support complex developmental and operational test programs for both technical and administrative support activities
 * Capable of executing planning, monitoring, acquisition, and implementation support for complex systems
 * Ability to communicate effectively across multiple organizations, verbally, electronically, and in writing
 * Possess exceptional technical writing and government reporting/documentation skills
 * Experience 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 events
 * Proficient with Windows-based PC software (e.g. Word, PowerPoint, Excel, MS Teams)

## Description

The Flight Test analyst will provide programmatic, technical, and analytical support to the Missile Defense Agency (MDA) Director of Flight Test Integration (DTFI). The individual will provide support interchangeably, dependent upon mission necessity, to both the mission execution team Test Directors (TDs), as well as the mission management team System Mission Managers (SMMs). The candidate will report daily activities and products to DTFI, which has overall responsibility for the development of coordinating support documentation, calendars, briefings and administrative tasks.

Duties will include:

 * Lead a small team in developing and maintaining documentation, coordination, and consultation that directly reflects and impacts a Mission Test Director and/or System Mission Manager
 * Develop mission checklists and schedules that provide real-time updates to various stakeholders and mission assets
 * Facilitate and execute the development of planning meetings, working groups, MDA technical reviews and other meetings as directed
 * Support all phases of test planning, training, and execution of Tier 1/2/3 test environments in accordance with the current Concept of Operations (CONOPS)
 * Perform programmatic review for test activities pre- and post-events, providing lessons learned inputs and supporting panel reviews
 * Integrate complex test requirements into a structured framework, identifying and mitigating risks in advance, and maintaining alignment across all stakeholders
 * Support test integration and planning meetings, MDS CONOPS Phase Reviews, and data archival meetings, as directed
 * Provide direct on-console support to key Mission Execution Team (MET) leadership
 * Provide off-console support to System Mission Manager (SMM)