Operations Analyst - Suitability

Spectrum is seeking highly qualified Analysts to support Operational Test & Evaluation (OT&E) programs located at Edwards AFB, CA. In this role you will advise and assist our customers with operational test planning, execution, data analysis, and reporting.

Key Roles and Responsibilities

• Provide technical expertise to USG test teams with Design of Experiments (DoE) and science of test pertaining to the operational test of fighter aircraft.
• Provide daily technical assistance in the design of test measures and analysis of data, during operational effectiveness, suitability, and/or mission evaluations, to include understanding of the system description, functionality, and capabilities.

Requirements

Experience:

• Possess a continuum of academic education and professional training, and experience commensurate with the specific position, along with experience within the DoD systems acquisition enterprise (DoDD 5000.01 and the Adaptive Acquisition Framework).
• Appropriate level of technical knowledge, experience and recognized ability to perform all tasks.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Requires Knowledge/Training/Experience with Design of Experiments (DoE) concepts, statistical principles, data analytics, including analytical techniques, methodologies, statistical processes, software applications, and optimization tools.
• Knowledge of a wide range of qualitative and quantitative methods for the planning and assessment of OT&E of highly complex weapon systems and subsystems is required.
• Knowledge/Training/Experience in Systems Engineering processes, especially for Configuration Management—with planning, coordinating, and scheduling test ranges/ facilities, and aircraft IAW a Work Plan is highly desired.
• Advanced knowledge of T&E methodologies to develop and implement advanced or innovative modifications to standard methods and practices of aircraft systems testing, dictated by unique limitations and requirements of operational testing is highly desired.
• Verbal and written skills to deliver professional advice & assistance to Program Leadership
• Skilled in using Microsoft Office product suite (Word, Outlook, Excel, and Access).
• Ability to learn new software applications for data analytics and statistical analysis.
• Knowledge of the handling, processing and disposition of highly confidential information.
• Ability to plan and organize work, adapt to meet deadlines and work under pressure.
• Ability to work both independently and as a team member.

Education:

• Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in a technical field from a Science, Technology, Engineering, or Math (STEM) based program—Operation Research or Applied Statistics preferred, along with appropriate experience in the respective technical discipline.
• Master of Science degree in Operations Research or Statistics based program is highly desired.

Security Clearance:

• Active Secret Security Clearance to begin work
• Capable of obtaining Top Secret with SCI eligibility

Benefits

• Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
• Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)
• Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
• Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
• Family Leave (Maternity, Paternity)
• Short Term & Long Term Disability
• Training & Development
• Wellness Resources
• Stock Option Plan