We are looking for a mission-driven professional with an Operational Test background and Active TS/SCI clearance to become our next Operational Test Suitability Analyst at Edwards Air Force Base in California. The candidate will support our Air Force Operational Test (AFOTEC) Team. This is a great opportunity to be on the cutting edge of our country's next generation of Bomber aircraft!

As an Operational Test Suitability Analyst you will:

• Provide critical support in protecting our country
• Work with a team of driven, supportive and highly skilled professionals who have the desire for success and a relentless interest in providing a positive customer experience to complement a cohesive team of IT professionals.
• Continue growing and perfecting your analyst skills.
• Receive a robust benefits package that includes Employee Stock Ownership Plan!
• Be a part of an empowered accountability culture where each employee-owner has a meaningful stake in the future success and growth of the company.

A week in the life of an Operational Test Suitability Analyst:

• Draft operational suitability test plans, reports, and various supporting documents and briefings
• Assist the Test Director in timely preparation of high-quality analysis across the varied test venues during all test phases
• Contribute to all facets of test design and planning using in-depth knowledge of system under test, AFOTEC test policies, and test range capabilities
• Attend meetings and conferences as required
• Approximately 10-20% CONUS travel will be required to multiple government and contractor facilities around the country, representing the government T&E team with program office, contractor, laboratory, Federally-Funded Research and Development Center (FFRDC), and academic activities.

• Position requires minimum Bachelors Degree in a related scientific, technical, or management field. Minimum 4 years of academic course work or current logistics experience with aircraft systems.
• 6 years practical knowledge of military aircraft systems and related fields such as flight controls, avionics and other electrical subsystems, Low Observables systems design, manufacturing, and maintenance, propulsion systems, aircrew and human machine interfaces, radar fundamentals and advanced electromagnetics theory, combat mission planning and weapons employment, and adversary threat capabilities.
• Expertise in developing airlift, fighter, or bomber aircraft maintenance specific data collection, data processing, data evaluation and data reporting.
• Proficient with analysis of information from USAFs Integrated Maintenance Data System (IMDS) or Maintenance Systems for Mobility (G081)
• Proficient in use of Microsoft Office products
• SECURITY CLEARANCE: TOP SECRET clearance with less than five years since the last investigation closed out. Candidates must also have the ability to obtain clearance and Special Access Program (SAP) clearances to perform the work.

Founded in 1975, AMERICAN SYSTEMS is one of the largest employee-owned companies in the United States. We are a government services contractor focused on delivering Strategic Solutions to complex national priority programs with 100 locations worldwide. Our employee-owners are encouraged to make a difference, implement new ideas in a collaborative environment, and focus on mission critical success. Through our focus on quality, strong cultural beliefs and innovation we deliver excellence every day. Join us!

Company Awards: 

• Forbes National Best Midsize Companies
• Energage National Best Workplaces, National
• Washington Post Best Workplaces 

Veteran Hiring Awards: 

• GOLD AWARD by U.S. Department of Labor Hire Vets Medallion 
• BEST FOR VETS EMPLOYER by Military Times 
• TOP 10 MILITARY FRIENDLY EMPLOYER by MilitaryFriendly.com

AMERICAN SYSTEMS is committed to pay transparency for our applicants and employee-owners. The salary range for this position is $110,000 - $125,000. Actual compensation will be determined based on several factors permitted by law. AMERICAN SYSTEMS provides for the welfare of its employees and their dependents through a comprehensive benefits program by offering healthcare benefits, paid leave, retirement plans, insurance programs, and education and training assistance.

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