Operational Test Analyst

Agile Defense

$75K — $95K *
Aerospace & Defense
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree with at least 4 years of experience or equivalent work experience (8 years)
  • At least 1 certification in area of specialization required
  • Experience with collaborative framework development for cyber systems
  • Proven ability to communicate complex technical information clearly
  • Strong analytical skills for evaluating technical documentation and performance

Responsibilities

  • Collaborate with stakeholders to refine evaluation frameworks
  • Draft and update Critical Operational Issues (COIs), Measures of Effectiveness (MOEs), and Measures of Performance (MOPs)
  • Translate project objectives into testable requirements with senior analysts
  • Capture detailed discussions and track action items in technical meetings
  • Attend technical conferences to network and communicate team objectives
  • Contribute to the development and execution of Operational Test Plans
  • Gather data to evaluate system performance and report findings
  • Review system documentation to identify testable requirements and risks

Benefits

  • Access to professional development opportunities
  • Supportive team culture with a focus on collaboration
  • Allowance for attending technical conferences
  • Potential to work on cutting-edge cybersecurity projects
  • Engagement in a mission-driven work environment
Full Job Description
Requisition #: 1584

Job Title: Operational Test Analyst

Location: Fort Huachuca, AZ

Clearance Level: Top Secret/SCI, Must Have Clearance to Start

Required Certification(s): Recommended but not limited to Agile SAFe, Scrum, Security+, CySA

Job Description

We are seeking a proactive Operational Test Analyst to help plan, execute, and report on testing for cyber systems within a highly dynamic team. The ideal candidate is comfortable working with technical guidelines to build test criteria, engaging with project stakeholders, and helping communicate results through well-organized test plans, reports, and presentations.

JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
  • Collaborate with stakeholders and team members to support and refine the evaluation framework for cyber systems.
  • Draft and update Critical Operational Issues (COIs), Measures of Effectiveness (MOEs), and Measures of Performance (MOPs) as part of collaborative team sessions.
  • Work alongside senior analysts to translate project objectives into concrete, testable requirements and Key Performance Parameters (KPPs).
  • Participate actively in technical meetings and working groups, capturing detailed discussions and tracking action items for the team.
  • Attend technical conferences to engage with stakeholders, communicate the team's mission, and build professional networks.
  • Contribute to the development and execution of Operational Test Plans, drafting test scenarios and scripts to evaluate system performance.
  • Gather data and conduct analysis to evaluate system performance against mission needs, and help report on the findings.
  • Review system documentation (such as CONOPS and architecture) to help identify testable requirements, risks, and testing gaps.
  • Assist in preparing and developing key project presentations, including Test Concept Briefs (TCB) and Operational Test Readiness Reviews (OTRR).


Education and Background

  • Requires a Bachelor's degree with at least 4 years of experience; or an Associate's degree with at least 6 years of experience; or at least 60 semester hours of formal education working towards a Bachelor's degree and at least 6 years of experience; or 8 years of experience.
  • Requires at least 1 certification in area of specialization.


Years of Experience

Depends on Educational background and years of work experience.

Required Skills

  • Excellent Communication: Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal skills, with a proven ability to translate complex technical information into clear, actionable insights for diverse audiences.
  • Proactive & Independent: Demonstrate ability to work independently with minimal direction, taking the initiative to define tasks and drive progress within an ambiguous and evolving operational environment.
  • Collaborative Mindset: A strong team-oriented approach with experience in collaborative brainstorming, providing constructive feedback, and working effectively alongside government and contractor personnel.
  • Analytical: The ability to expertly analyze complex technical documentation to identify key information, define risks, and develop testable requirements.


Preferred Skills

  • Experience with system-of-systems test methodologies, mission thread analysis, or evaluation support within an Agile or DevSecOps framework.
  • Familiarity with DoD Architecture Frameworks (DoDAF), the Net-Ready Key Performance Parameter (NR-KPP), and associated interoperability standards.


Working Conditons

Sedentary

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