GDS Test Assessment & Analysis Lead

KODA Technologies Inc.; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

KODA Technologies Inc. in Huntsville, AL, seeks a Guam Defense System (GDS) Test Assessment & Analysis Lead to provide analytical and technical leadership for pre-flight performance assessment and test readiness.

The role coordinates inputs across engineering, modeling & simulation, test organizations, program offices, mission partners, and other stakeholders to ensure analytical products are sound, data is traceable, and issues are addressed before execution.

Qualifications

• US Citizenship and ability to support DoD programs.
• Minimum 10 years of related experience in engineering, mathematics, physics, computer science, data science, or operations research, or equivalent relevant experience.
• Experience with test planning, pre-flight analysis, performance prediction, or technical assessment of complex defense systems.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret technical data, evaluate assumptions, and identify performance risks.
• Experience coordinating technical activities across engineering, test, modeling and simulation, and mission stakeholders.
• Ability to lead technical reviews and drive resolution of identified deficiencies.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to present technical findings to leadership.

Responsibilities

• Lead development and review of pre-flight performance predictions, ensuring assumptions, data inputs, models, and methods are appropriate and aligned with test objectives.
• Coordinate Joint Data Reviews and ensure technical inputs are complete, validated, and aligned.
• Assess analytical and technical readiness prior to test execution and maintain traceability between predictions, objectives, and observed results.
• Provide analytical support during test execution and develop risk assessments, corrective action tracking, and leadership briefings.

Skills

Test planning

Performance prediction

Analytical thinking

Technical assessment

Cross-functional coordination

Leadership

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline

Job description

Company Overview

KODA is a people-first company and a three-time Fortune Best Workplace®, Great Place to Work®, Best Place for Working Parents®, and a seven-time Huntsville Best Places to Work® winner.

We're a Small Business Making a Big Impact On National-priority Missions In Missile Defense, Hypersonics, DoD Space, And Civil Space. At KODA, You'll Find

• Competitive pay & great benefits
• Career growth & professional development
• A culture of trust, integrity, and teamwork

The name KODA, meaning "allies," reflects our commitment to our people, our customers, and our community. Join us and build a career that matters!

Position Overview

Position Description

The Guam Defense System (GDS) Test Assessment & Analysis Lead provides analytical and technical leadership for pre-flight performance assessment and test readiness. The position leads the review of performance predictions, assumptions, data, models, and expected outcomes to identify technical risks and deficiencies before test execution.

The GDS Lead coordinates inputs across engineering, modeling and simulation, test organizations, program offices, mission partners, and other stakeholders. The position ensures analytical products are technically sound, assumptions are aligned, data is traceable, and identified issues are addressed before execution. The GDS Lead provides Integrated Fires Directorate /GDS leadership with clear assessments of expected performance, risks, deficiencies, and test readiness.

Key Responsibilities

The GDS Test Assessment & Analysis Lead leads the development and review of pre-flight performance predictions, ensuring analytical assumptions, data inputs, models, and methods are appropriate and aligned with test objectives. The position evaluates expected system performance, identifies gaps and technical risks, and coordinates corrective actions with engineering, integration, modeling and simulation, and test organizations.

They plan and facilitate Joint Data Reviews, ensuring required technical inputs are complete, validated, and aligned. The position coordinates across engineering, test, modeling and simulation, and mission stakeholders to resolve discrepancies, validate assumptions, and establish a common understanding of expected system performance.

The position assesses analytical and technical readiness prior to test execution and maintains traceability between performance predictions, test objectives, and observed results. The JDR Lead coordinates with modeling and simulation teams to ensure models reflect applicable system configurations, environmental conditions, and mission parameters.

During test execution, the GDS Test Assessment & Analysis Lead provides analytical support as required, evaluates emerging information against pre-flight predictions, and identifies potential impacts to test objectives or mission assessment. The position develops pre-flight analysis, risk assessments, corrective action tracking, technical summaries, and leadership briefings to support IFD/GDS decision-making.

Required Qualifications

• US. Citizenship and ability to support Department of Defense programs.
• Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline such as engineering, mathematics, physics, computer science, data science, or operations research, or equivalent relevant experience and a minimum of 10 years of related experience.
• Experience with test planning, pre-flight analysis, performance prediction, or technical assessment of complex defense systems.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret technical data, evaluate assumptions, and identify performance risks.
• Experience coordinating technical activities across engineering, test, modeling and simulation, and mission stakeholders.
• Ability to lead technical reviews and drive resolution of identified deficiencies.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to present technical findings to leadership.

Desired Qualifications

• Experience with missile defense, fires, integrated air and missile defense, or other complex defense systems.
• Experience with modeling and simulation, trajectory analysis, sensor performance, weapons performance, or system-level performance prediction.
• Familiarity with Army developmental testing, operational testing, test planning, or operational assessments.
• Experience leading Joint Data Reviews, technical reviews, data validation efforts, or similar cross-functional technical assessments.
• Experience with system performance analysis, verification and validation, or test result assessment.
• Familiarity with GDS architecture, system interfaces, and mission systems.
• Active DoD security clearance or ability to obtain and maintain the required clearance.

Clearance

U.S. Citizenship and an active Secret Clearance is required

KODA Technologies Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, pregnancy, status as a parent, national origin, disability (physical or mental), family medical history or genetic information, political affiliation, military service, or other non-merit based factors. If you are unable to complete this application due to a disability, contact [e-mail] to ask for an accommodation or an alternative application process.