Operations Research Analyst

Missile Defense Agency; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 93,000 - 144,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Telework eligible

Job summary

Missile Defense Agency in Huntsville, AL is seeking an Operations Research Analyst at the NH-1515-3 broadband level. You will support planning and execution of flight tests as part of the Mission Execution Team, coordinating activities across teams and systems.

The role requires handling test documentation, developing actions, and briefing executives. Telework eligibility is available; a Secret clearance is required. The posted salary range is $93,216 to $144,102 per year, with locality included.

Qualifications

• Substitution of education may not be used in lieu of specialized experience for this grade level.

Responsibilities

• Serve as MET Test Director coordinating and synchronizing activities to plan and execute complex flight test events with multiple targets and Missile Defense systems under test.
• Assist Mission Directors in planning and Mission Test Directors in executing Flight Tests by establishing priorities and directing readiness and execution activities.
• Analyze MET documentation to build off-nominal training scenarios and certify the Mission Execution Team; serve as classroom instructor for test topics relevant to Missile Defense Agency testing.

Job description

Salary Ranges are the following unless statutory/regulatory rates prevail. For the Redstone Arsenal, AL Location: $93,216 to $144,102 (includes 21.91% locality). For the Colorado Springs, CO Location: $91,870 to $142,022 (includes 20.15% locality).

Key Responsibilities

This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation utilizing the DHA for Acq Demo Business and Technical Management to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service. As an Operations Research Analyst at the NH-1515-3 broadband level, some of your typical work assignments may include: Serve as a Mission Execution Team (MET) Test Director or Training Test Director (TrTD) for the MET for complex mission defense flight tests.

The duties are: MET Test Director: Coordinating, integrating and synchronizing all activities necessary to plan and execute complex flight test events with multiple targets and/or multiple Missile Defense systems under test.

Assisting Mission Directors in planning and Mission Test Directors in executing Flight Tests by establishing and optimizing priorities, and directing planning, readiness and/or execution activities of Missile Defense System test events in accordance with approved Test Policy and Concept of Operations. Supporting multi-disciplined teams in Flight Test planning and execution, and providing direction to those teams during all phases of the Flight Test Concept of Operations.

Authoring critical test documentation, developing courses of action, and briefing detailed technical rationale to Senior Executive decision forums for approval. Training Test Director: Support Training team to analyze mission execution documentation to develop off nominal situations to be executed during training sessions leading up to Dry Run, Dress Rehearsal and execution.

Analyze MET documentation to build off -nominal training scenarios required to certify the Mission Execution Team (MET). Serve as classroom instructor for various test related topics relevant Missile Defense Agency testing. Evaluate and assist test personnel adjudication of Lessons Learned for each flight test.

Requirements & Education

Substitution of education may not be used in lieu of specialized experience for this grade level.

Which agency is hiring for this position?

This position is with Missile Defense Agency, Department of Defense.

What is the salary for this position?

The posted pay range is $91870 – $144102/yr.

Is this position remote or telework eligible?

This position is eligible for telework.

What security clearance is required?

This position requires a Secret security clearance.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-11-19.

Who is eligible to apply?

This position is open under the 'Mspouse' hiring path.

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