Ground Test Scenario Requirements Analyst (Job ID:4640)

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.