Operational Test Analyst

About Agile Defense At Agile Defense we know that action defines the outcome and new challenges require new solutions. That’s why we always look to the future and embrace change with an unmovable spirit and the courage to build for what comes next. Our vision is to bring adaptive innovation to support our nation's most important missions through the seamless integration of advanced technologies, elite minds, and unparalleled agility—leveraging a foundation of speed, flexibility, and ingenuity to strengthen and protect our nation’s vital interests. Requisition #: 1584 Job Title: Operational Test Analyst Location: Fort Huachuca, AZ Clearance Level: Secret, Must Have Clearance to Start. Security will work towards having a TS/SCI adjudicated. Required Certification(s):  Recommended but not limited to Agile SAFe, Scrum, Security+, CySA Our Core Values Employees of Agile Defense are our number one priority, and the importance we place on our culture here is fundamental. Our culture is alive and evolving, but it always stays true to its roots. Here, you are valued as a family member, and we believe that we can accomplish great things together. Agile Defense has been highly successful in the past few years due to our employees and the culture we create together. What makes us Agile? We call it the 6Hs, the values that define our culture and guide everything we do. Together, these values infuse vibrancy, integrity, and a tireless work ethic into advancing the most important national security and critical civilian missions. It's how we show up every day. It's who we are. Happy - Be Infectious. Happiness multiplies and creates a positive and connected environment where motivation and satisfaction have an outsized effect on everything we do. Helpful - Be Supportive. Being helpful is the foundation of teamwork, resulting in a supportive atmosphere where collaboration flourishes, and collective success is celebrated. Honest - Be Trustworthy.Honesty serves as our compass, ensuring transparent communication and ethical conduct, essential to who we are and the complex domains we support. Humble - Be Grounded.Success is not achieved alone, humility ensures a culture of mutual respect, encouraging open communication, and a willingness to learn from one another and take on any task. Hungry - Be Eager.Our hunger for excellence drives an insatiable appetite for innovation and continuous improvement, propelling us forward in the face of new and unprecedented challenges. Hustle - Be Driven.Hustle is reflected in our relentless work ethic, where we are each committed to going above and beyond to advance the mission and achieve success. Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities Job Description We are seeking a proactive Operational Test Analyst to help plan, execute, and report on testing for cyber systems within a highly dynamic team. The ideal candidate is comfortable working with technical guidelines to build test criteria, engaging with project stakeholders, and helping communicate results through well-organized test plans, reports, and presentations. JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Collaborate with stakeholders and team members to support and refine the evaluation framework for cyber systems. Draft and update Critical Operational Issues (COIs), Measures of Effectiveness (MOEs), and Measures of Performance (MOPs) as part of collaborative team sessions. Work alongside senior analysts to translate project objectives into concrete, testable requirements and Key Performance Parameters (KPPs). Participate actively in technical meetings and working groups, capturing detailed discussions and tracking action items for the team. Attend technical conferences to engage with stakeholders, communicate the team's mission, and build professional networks. Contribute to the development and execution of Operational Test Plans, drafting test scenarios and scripts to evaluate system performance. Gather data and conduct analysis to evaluate system performance against mission needs, and help report on the findings. Review system documentation (such as CONOPS and architecture) to help identify testable requirements, risks, and testing gaps. Assist in preparing and developing key project presentations, including Test Concept Briefs (TCB) and Operational Test Readiness Reviews (OTRR). Education and Background Requires a Bachelor’s degree with at least 4 years of experience; or an Associate’s degree with at least 6 years of experience; or at least 60 semester hours of formal education working towards a Bachelor’s degree and at least 6 years of experience; or 8 years of experience. Requires at least 1 certification in area of specialization. Years of Experience Depends on Educational background and years of work experience. Required Skills Excellent Communication: Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal skills, with a proven ability to translate complex technical information into clear, actionable insights for diverse audiences. Proactive & Independent: Demonstrate ability to work independently with minimal direction, taking the initiative to define tasks and drive progress within an ambiguous and evolving operational environment. Collaborative Mindset: A strong team-oriented approach with experience in collaborative brainstorming, providing constructive feedback, and working effectively alongside government and contractor personnel. Analytical: The ability to expertly analyze complex technical documentation to identify key information, define risks, and develop testable requirements. Preferred Skills Experience with system-of-systems test methodologies, mission thread analysis, or evaluation support within an Agile or DevSecOps framework. Familiarity with DoD Architecture Frameworks (DoDAF), the Net-Ready Key Performance Parameter (NR-KPP), and associated interoperability standards. Working Conditons Sedentary

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