Operational Test Analyst

Requisition #: 1584

Job Title: Operational Test Analyst

Location: Fort Huachuca, AZ

Clearance Level: Top Secret/SCI, Must Have Clearance to Start

Required Certification(s): Recommended but not limited to Agile SAFe, Scrum, Security+, CySA

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).

Depends on Educational background and years of work experience.

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.

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.

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