AFOTEC Senior Test Planning & Analysis/Modeling & Simulation Analyst SME - TS/SCI Clearance

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• Salary range - $110,000 to $130,000
• Clearance - Must have a DOD Top Secret Clearance
• Location - Albuquerque NM

AFOTEC Senior Test Planning & Analysis/Modeling & Simulation Analyst SME - TS/SCI Clearance

SUMMARY:

The assigned Senior Test & Evaluation Analyst. Analyst will interface with AFOTEC HQ (Air Force Operational Test and Evaluation Center Headquarters) and DoD Test Ranges to plan, develop, and execute Modeling and Simulation (M&S) test capabilities to support assessments and evaluations to determine mission effectiveness and suitability of systems under test for military operations. Analyst will perform as well as support the development, planning/coordination and scheduling of M&S test resources to execute operational test requirements.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Participate in a broad range of engineering, technical and analytical test services in support of Operational Test and Evaluation (OT&E)
• Provide Advisory and Assistance Services (A&AS) for M&S based inputs for test design, planning, execution, and reporting
• Contribute to reviews and analysis in test planning, test capability, test execution and test reporting for various assessments of varying M&S test sizes and complexities
• Support travel, on occasion, to various test ranges, System Under Test planning and technical interchanges and program related M&S conferences, as required
• Perform Test Planning and Analysis of M&S Programs within the Air Force Operational Test and Evaluation Center (AFOTEC)
• Interface/interact/correspond/communicate regularly with the AFOTEC HQ, AFOTEC Detachments, Test Teams, USN, Foreign Partners, and DoD Test Ranges personnel to execute early development, planning, and M&S test requirements to support AFOTEC lead Test and Evaluation programs
• Will be determining potential M&S capabilities and test requirements for future military mission level operational test and evaluations for a variety of test and evaluation programs
• Assist in the identification, coordination, and the scheduling of resources to develop and support Verification and Validation of test requirements
• Answer non-routine correspondence and assemble confidential and sensitive information for follow-on actions within the related programs as they relate to M&S requirements and DoD, USAF, and AFOTEC processes and procedures associated with the planning, executing, and reporting of Accrediting M&S systems used to support OT&E
• Prepare general correspondence, proofread for spelling, grammar, and layout; responsible for accuracy and clarifying final drafts
• Organize and prioritize large volumes of information and requests for information (RFIs)
• Create and maintain spreadsheets, as required, for tracking programs and project details

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Operations Research, or a related technical discipline; advanced degree preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience supporting Operational Test and Evaluation (OT&E) programs, preferably within a Department of Defense (DoD) or Air Force environment.
• Proven experience providing Advisory and Assistance Services (A&AS) related to Modeling and Simulation (M&S) in support of test planning, execution, and reporting.
• Familiarity with AFOTEC (Air Force Operational Test and Evaluation Center) processes, procedures, and M&S capabilities.(Preferred)
• Ability to conduct Test Planning and Analysis of M&S programs and support Verification and Validation (V&V) activities.
• Experience identifying M&S capabilities and defining test requirements for future mission-level operational test programs.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, for maintaining spreadsheets and tracking program/project information.
• Willingness and ability to travel occasionally to support test ranges, planning sessions, technical interchanges, and M&S conferences.

DAWSON is an Equal Opportunity/VEVRAA federal contractor. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

DAWSON offers a best-in-class benefits program including medical, dental, and vision insurance; a 401(k) program with employer match; paid vacation and sick leave; employer-paid basic life and AD&D insurance; an Employee Assistance Program; and a flexible work environment. Additionally, employees can choose from several voluntary benefits including critical illness coverage; accident insurance; identity theft coverage; pet insurance, and more.

DAWSON gives preference to internal candidates. If no internal candidate meets our qualifications, external candidates will be given consideration.