F-35 Operational Test Lead & Tactical Systems Analyst

Tactical Air Support; Nellis Air Force Base Census-Designated Place (NV); On-site; USD 82,656 - 139,137; Full time

Job summary

Tactical Air Support, Inc. is seeking a Senior Tactical Systems Analyst to support the F-35 United Operational Test Team at Nellis AFB, with travel across the Southwest United States and Washington, D.C. area.

The role emphasizes planning, briefing, conducting, and debriefing flight tests, data analysis, and report writing. You will collaborate with pilots, analysts, and engineers, staying current on F-35 software and tactics, coordinating with multiple squadrons and contractors, and ensuring

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Science, Aeronautics, Engineering, Mathematics, Operations Research, Computer Science, Physics, or related field.
• 12+ years' DoD strike/fighter aircraft experience.
• Ability to travel 20% to various U.S. sites.
• Active Secret clearance with TS/SCI eligibility.
• Eligible for SAP/SAR programs.

Responsibilities

• Keep informed on F-35 software, lethality, survivability, and tactics updates.
• Provide coordination between F-35 pilots, UOTT Analysts and Engineers.
• Participate in test planning, briefing, execution, debriefing, data analysis, and report writing.
• Review cockpit video and flight data to identify enhancements and deficiencies; generate Deficiency Reports as needed.
• Coordinate with OT Squadrons, JPO, Lockheed Martin and subcontractors, and government oversight bodies.
• Support F-35 testing in Joint Simulation Environment facilities as Test Conductor and Red Air pilot.
• Interact with customers including operational squadrons and program offices to provide guidance and input.

Skills

F-35 systems knowledge

Coordination & liaison

Test planning & debriefing

Data analysis & reporting

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Science or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Tactical Air Support, Inc. is seeking a Senior Tactical Systems Analyst to support the F-35 United Operational Test Team at Nellis AFB, with travel across the Southwest United States and Washington, D.C. area.

The role emphasizes planning, briefing, conducting, and debriefing flight tests, data analysis, and report writing. You will collaborate with pilots, analysts, and engineers, staying current on F-35 software and tactics, coordinating with multiple squadrons and contractors, and ensuring