JCWA Operational Test Analyst

Team: Test and Evaluation

Location: Fort Huachuca, AZ

Commitment: Regular

Workplace Type: onsite

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, engage with project stakeholders, and help 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 information 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 performance gaps.
• Assist in preparing and developing key project presentations, including Test Concept Briefs (TCB) and Operational Test Readiness Reviews (OTRR). 

Education, Background & Years of Experience

Requires a Master’s degree; or a Bachelor’s degree and at least 6 years of experience; or an Associate’s degree and at least 8 years of experience. One year of experience can be substituted by 15 semester hours completed towards a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree. Additional certifications (other than those required for the position) in the area of specialization be substituted for experience but varies by certification. The degree must be in a relevant technical curriculum and experience must be related to the job duties.

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 Conditions

Sedentary conditions, full time onsite.

• 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.