The Analytical Solutions Division (ASD) of Applied Research Associates (ARA), Inc., www.ara.com is seeking a full-time ICBM Development Test Support Analyst to provide support to AFGSC/10I on-site at Barksdale AFB, LA.  Applicant must have a strong background in ICBM requirements development and test analysis support. The ICBM Development Test Support Analyst must capture test, analysis, requirements development, validation or operational support to ICBM's.  Previous assignments at AFGSC, AFNWC, 20AF, USSTRATCOM, AFOTEC or 576th Test squadron desired.

 What you’ll do as an ICBM Development Test Support Analyst:

Support A10I in developmental test planning and analysis to assist program management, and decision support for ICBM modernization and sustainment. Assist in the coordination, review, and comment on test plans to determine impacts related to HQ AFGSC/A10I missions.  Draft and support requirements briefings (approved by A10I) to other MAJCOMs, AF, joint, and national agencies. Analyze test plans to support milestone decisions relating to future nuclear systems. Participate in integrated test teams for current and future ICBM acquisitions. Assist A10I in providing requirements and programmatic oversite in programs involving operational test equipment. Interface with other test agencies (AFGSC/A3, 576 FLTS, and AFOTEC) to ensure developmental testing compliance. Drafting and staffing packages, briefings, point/background/white papers, and electronic staffing (E-staffing) in response to internal MAJCOM taskings Provide administrative support and development drafting and staffing packages, briefings, point/background/white papers, and electronic staffing (E-staffing) in response to internal MAJCOM taskings.

Requirements for an ICBM Development Test Support Analyst:

Possess a TS/SCI or previously held a TS that expired (not revoked) and be able to be immediately upgraded and be U.S. Citizen Have a minimum of 10 years ICBM experience in ICBM operations, maintenance, security, or a combination of the three areas Have a minimum of 5 years of staff experience working on an Air Force MAJCOM, Headquarters Air Force (HAF), or joint equivalent Have a minimum of 2 years test experience, within the last 5 years, working in developmental or operational test development, validation, management, or a mixture of the three at Air Force MAJCOM, HAF, or joint equivalent unit Advanced skills and experience in ICBM weapon system specialty Advanced skills and experience in ICBM developmental Test and Evaluation requirements Very strong working knowledge, experience and thorough understanding in MM III unique operations and be able to translate those into Sentinel operations Have a strong working knowledge and experience with coordination of test plans, sequence documents, performance reports for ground and flight tests and requirements and milestones for developmental testing and validation Ability to provide developmental test / validation analysis support in defining system capabilities, system scope requirements and identifying trade space / mitigation planning Have deep and broad range of experience in ICBM Modification Programs Have a thorough understanding of the ICBM SD, MAJCOM, AFOTEC and their roles in DTE, OTE and test operations Organized individual, with excellent attention to detail, ability to multi-task, and able to change priorities quickly and work effectively under deadlines Self-motivated with the ability to work proactively and achieve results without close supervision Innovative, team-player and creative thinker with a ‘can do’ attitude

This will “WOW” us if you are:

Familiar with Training System Requirements Analysis (TSRA) document, Training Program Development and Management Plan (TPDMP), Training Device requirements document (TDRD) Familiar with trainer systems, trainer devices, part-task-trainers, and design requirements

ARA offers competitive benefits that address our employees needs now and in the future. Learn more about each of our benefits at https://www.ara.com/benefits/.

Please apply at www.careers.ara.com for the ICBM Development Test Support Analyst position.