Ground Test Scenario Requirements Analyst

Ground Test Scenario Requirements Analyst Position is Contingent upon Customer Approval Purpose: Valkyrie Enterprises has need for a Ground Test Scenario Requirements Analyst in Huntsville, AL In this role you will provide analytical support to the Missile Defense Agency (MDA) Enterprise Assessment (SEQ) team. You will be focused on conducting analysis and synthesizing Missile Defense System (MDS) knowledge in developing Assessment Requirements (ARs) that drive Developmental Test (DT) ground test scenario design.

In addition, you will support element and system assessments with threat and MDS predictive analysis to support post-test findings and augment assessment decisions, utilizing MATLAB and Python. Job Description: Read and digest element design review and build documentation to understand emerging enterprise capabilities entering the MDS architecture.

Plan, conduct and develop scripts to analyze operational threat and MDS systems to bound expected performance space. Synthesize information and analysis into ground test scenario design inputs via developing Assessment Requirements. Interact with stakeholders of ground test scenario requirements, including internal and external entities at multiple levels.

Review scenario designs upon delivery to ensure intended assessment intent was maintained; adjudicate and communicate updates as required. Interact with and support Enterprise Analysis and Assessment team with quick-turn analysis requests and information.

Qualifications

Must have a MA/MS degree and at least 7+years of relevant experience or a BA/BS degree and 12+ years of relevant experience. Must have experience with and/or knowledge of MDS system functionality and how individual elements operate within it. Must have knowledge of 1+ elements within the MDS system and its capabilities.

Must have experience with MDS predictive analysis and/or threat-based analysis. Must have experience with MATLAB (preferred) and/or Python. Desired Qualifications: Experience with MDS models and simulation tools, preferred. Experience with and knowledge of threat models utilized in MDA ground tests, preferred. Experience with and knowledge of MDA ground test processes, preferred.

Experience with Model Based System Engineering (MBSE) concepts, coupled with proficiency with MBSE tools (such as DOORs or Cameo), preferred. Experience utilizing Large Language Models (LLMs) within a workflow, preferred. Security Requirements: Must have an Active Secret clearance and the ability to maintain it. Travel Requirements: No Travel.

If position requires travel by domestic flight or access to secure federal facilities/military bases, candidate must be able to obtain (by start of position) and maintain appropriate identification credentials, such as REAL ID. (More information regarding REAL ID can be found at the DHS REAL ID website.) Physical Requirements: Remaining in a stationary sitting position for prolonged periods Able to sit and work on a computer for long periods of time Communicating with others to exchange information Pre-Employment Requirements: Any offer of employment with Valkyrie Enterprises is contingent upon the successful completion of all applicable pre-employment requirements.

Depending on the position, these may include a criminal background investigation, employment and education verification, pre-employment drug screening, driving record review, security clearance eligibility, government installation access, and any other customer or contract-specific requirements. Failure to successfully meet any required pre-employment condition may result in the withdrawal of the contingent offer of employment.

Valkyrie strictly adheres to a policy of equal employment opportunity. This policy is based on Valkyrie’s commitment to hire and retain qualified employees consistent with position requirements; and to seek, employ, promote and treat all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, pregnancy, childbirth, physical disability, mental disability, age, military status or protected veteran status, marital status, registered domestic partner or civil union status, gender (including sex stereotyping and gender identity or expression), medical condition, genetic information or sexual orientation or other protected characteristics.

Additionally, Valkyrie Enterprises provides a variety of benefits to eligible employees to support your best health, wellness, and future, to include medical/dental/vision options, company paid life and disability insurances, 401k with match, education reimbursement, as well as company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO).