Space Based Interceptor Intermediate Analyst – Execution Support

JOB LOCATION: Huntsville, Alabama

JOB STATUS: Full Time

Clearance: Secret

Astrion is seeking an intermediate level Analyst to support Missile Defense Agency's (MDA) Director of Test (DT) Flight Test Directorate (DTF) providing programmatic, technical, analytical and execution support for the Space Based Interceptor program.

Your typical day – Our MDA engineers work in modern, well-appointed government facilities on Redstone Arsenal located in Huntsville, Alabama. Huntsville, known as Rocket City, USA, is the hub of missile and space operations, research and development. You will collaborate with other missile defense experts – military, government civilians, and contractors from Astrion and other companies.  Our team of experts helps the Government manage planning, development, analysis and delivery of state-of-the art sensors, weapons, communications, and command/control systems. You will be part of the team that conducts successful intercepts of target missiles by one of our Missile Defense System (MDS) weapon systems.

Position Overview/Tasks:

The SBI intermediate analyst will provide programmatic, technical, and analytical support to the Missile Defense Agency, Director for Flight Test Integration - Execution (DTFI-E).  The individual will serve as mission execution team support to deployable locations for operations and Test Directors' direct support. Individual will report daily activities and products to various Mission Test Directors throughout the planning and execution of complex missions. Travel is required (20+ %) and may include overseas locations.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS / SKILLS

• BS Degree with 7+ years of relevant experience
• Eligibility to obtain and maintain at least a Secret security clearance
• Demonstrated ability as a self-starter and the ability to lead a small team of engineers and analysts
• Proficient with the MS Office suite of tools to include Microsoft Project

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS / SKILLS

• Knowledge of MDA test planning, processes and execution
• Knowledge of Missile Defense System components and system-level topics
• Comprehensive knowledge of Flight Test Operations
• MDA Flight test experience

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead a small team in developing and maintaining documentation, coordination, and consultation that directly reflects and impacts a Mission Test Director
• Develop mission checklists that provide real-time updates to various stakeholders and mission assets
• Deploy and manage the Operational Dashboard (OPDASH) to provide real-time mission status, including countdown clocks, asset readiness, and checklist progress during flight tests
• Facilitate and execute well-structured Mission Execution Team Working Group (METWG) planning meetings to optimize coordination, ensure alignment, and drive efficient decision-making
• 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 analyst review for test activities pre- and post-events, providing lessons learned inputs and supporting panel reviews
• Produce test procedures, detailing time-critical events supporting the Mission Countdown Events (CDE). Update mission documentation as calendar adjustments are scheduled
• 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, BMDS CONOPS Phase Reviews, and data archival meetings, as directed
• Provide direct on-console support to key Mission Execution Team (MET) leadership, including the Mission (MTD), Associate Operations (AOTD), and Sensors (SNTD) Test Directors during mission execution

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