ICBM Development Test Support Analyst

ARA Brand; Barksdale Air Force Base (LA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Ara is seeking a full-time ICBM Development Test Support Analyst to provide expert support at Barksdale AFB, LA. The role requires a robust background in ICBM requirements development, test analysis support, and substantial experience in ICBM programs.

The right candidate will assist in test planning and analysis, coordinate test plans, and participate in integrated test teams. A TS/SCI clearance or the ability to upgrade is mandatory. The position emphasizes ICBM operations and developmental testing expertise.

Qualifications

• 9+ years of ICBM experience in operations, maintenance, or security.
• 5+ years of staff experience at Air Force MAJCOM or equivalent.
• 2+ years of test experience in developmental or operational test.
• Strong knowledge of MM III operations.

Responsibilities

• Support A10I in developmental test planning and analysis.
• Analyze test plans to support milestone decisions.
• Draft requirements briefings for various agencies.
• Participate in integrated test teams for ICBM acquisitions.

Skills

ICBM operations

Test and evaluation requirements

Test plans coordination

Requirements development

Security clearance (TS/SCI)

Job description

The Mission, Concepts and Capabilities (MCC) division of Applied Research Associates (ARA), Inc. is seeking a full‑time ICBM Development Test Support Analyst to provide support to AFGSC/10I on‑site at Barksdale AFB, LA. The right 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 MMIII. Previous assignments at AFGSC, AFNWC, 20AF, USSTRATCOM, AFOTEC or 576th Test squadron desired.

Essential Functions:

• 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 oversight 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.

Required Skills:

• Possess a TS/SCI or previously held a TS that expired (not revoked) and be able to be immediately upgraded.
• Must be a U.S. Citizen.
• 9+ years ICBM experience in ICBM operations, maintenance, security, or a combination of the three areas.
• 5+ years of staff experience working on an Air Force MAJCOM, Headquarters Air Force (HAF), or joint equivalent.
• 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.

Preferred Skills:

• 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.

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