Job description
Supporting the Spaced-Based Interceptor program, the Basic Analyst will provide programmatic, technical, and analytical support to the Missile Defense Agency, Director for Flight Test Integrated Execution (DTFI), Mission Management (DTFI-M). Assist with coordination, integration, and execution across all phases of mission flight test events, prepare decision-quality materials such as executive level briefings and supporting documentation, assist with the development of planning meetings and MDA technical reviews, and provide on-site support to System Mission Managers (SMM) at deployed locations for assigned flight test missions.
The DTFI-M Basic Analyst position requires a quick learner who can support the Advanced and Intermediate Analysts by developing and coordinating mission support documentation, executive/technical briefings and other administrative tasks. Travel is required (20% of travel is required and may include overseas locations).
Responsibilities
Assist with coordination, integration, and execution across all phases of mission flight test events. Assist in product development of mission planning, readiness and execution support documentation. Assist in coordination, consolidation, and preparation of deliverables. Prepare decision-quality materials such as executive level briefings and supporting documentation (white papers, fact sheets, status reports, progress reports, and information papers) for senior level reviews and mission milestone decision meetings.
Assist with the development of planning meetings, MDA technical reviews, and other meetings, as directed. Supports DTFI-M by developing, reviewing, and coordinating responses/inputs to numerous MDA and Director of Test (DT) Program Office-generated actions covering a wide range of internal and external topics. Provide on-site support to System Mission Managers (SMM) at deployed locations for assigned flight test missions.
Provide input for weekly test community meetings and working groups to include briefing charts and meeting attendance. Experience Requirements: Motivated self-starter Possess strong oral and written communication skills, and have the ability to work effectively in a dynamic team environment; ability to speak in meetings and to MDA leadership Demonstrated skills in a high tempo work environment Ability to follow established processes and procedures to solve routine test planning, integration, execution, and analysis problems Proficient with Windows-based PC software (e.
g. Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Microsoft Teams) BA/BS in a field pertinent to the position being filled. 5 years relevant experience may be substituted for the BA/BS degree requirement. No direct experience required.