Agile Defense - Sierra Vista, AZ
posted 2 months ago
The Operations Research Systems Analyst (ORSA) position at Agile Defense, Inc. is a critical role within the Joint Interoperability Test Command (JITC) Test, Evaluation and Certification II Services (TEC II) contract. This contract provides essential Information Technology/National Security Systems (IT/NSS) testing and evaluation support to the Department of Defense (DoD). The ORSA will be responsible for conducting Operational Test and Evaluation (OT&E) of various DoD IT/NSS systems and capabilities, ensuring that these systems meet the necessary standards for operational effectiveness and suitability. The role requires a strong understanding of DoD IT systems and the ability to apply mathematical modeling, simulation, and statistical design techniques to develop effective testing methodologies. In this position, the ORSA will assist the Government customer in creating a Design of Experiment (DoE) and Science Based Test Design (SBTD) approach for software-intensive capabilities that support both strategic business and tactical warfighting missions. The selected candidate will be involved in the planning phase of the System Under Test (SUT), developing a data collection approach that ensures comprehensive data is gathered during testing events. This data will be crucial for making informed fielding decisions by key stakeholders. The ORSA will also be expected to communicate effectively with various teams, providing insights and recommendations based on data analysis and test results. The ORSA will utilize various software packages to apply mathematical modeling and simulation techniques, acting as an expert in the application of DoE and SBTD to T&E disciplines. This role involves regular interaction with customer command groups and technical teams to ensure that testing methodologies are robust and integrated with various SBTD procedures. The ORSA will also be responsible for analyzing technical and operational metrics to quantify the effectiveness of operations, assisting test teams throughout the testing process, and producing clear and concise reports based on established statistical methods. Overall, this position plays a vital role in supporting the DoD's operational testing and evaluation efforts, ensuring that IT/NSS systems are thoroughly assessed and validated for use in critical operations.