JCWA Operational Test Analyst

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.

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).

Requirements

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; 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.

Nice to have

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.