What are the responsibilities and job description for the DTFI-E Intermediate Analyst position at Canvas?
Provide programmatic, technical, and analytical support to the Missile Defense Agency (MDA) Director of Flight Test Integration - Execution (DTFI-E) in support of the Space Based Interceptor (SBI) program. The individual will serve as the primary mission execution team support to deployable locations for operations and Test Directors' direct support. (20-25% travel required)
Position Overview
This position requires a highly motivated intermediate analyst supporting the Director of Flight Test at Redstone Arsenal, AL. The candidate will report daily activities and products to the Director of Flight Test Integration - Execution (DTFI-E), which has the overall responsibility for the development of checklists, calendars, and element integration, leading to the execution of MDA missions and supporting events. This position will provide programmatic, technical, and analytical reports to various Mission Test Directors throughout the planning and execution of complex missions. MDA Flight test experience is highly desired.
Responsibilities
Position Overview
This position requires a highly motivated intermediate analyst supporting the Director of Flight Test at Redstone Arsenal, AL. The candidate will report daily activities and products to the Director of Flight Test Integration - Execution (DTFI-E), which has the overall responsibility for the development of checklists, calendars, and element integration, leading to the execution of MDA missions and supporting events. This position will provide programmatic, technical, and analytical reports to various Mission Test Directors throughout the planning and execution of complex missions. MDA Flight test experience is highly desired.
Responsibilities
- Lead a small team in developing and maintaining documentation, coordination, and consultation that directly reflects and impacts a Mission Test Director.
- Develop mission checklists that provide real-time updates to various stakeholders and mission assets.
- Deploy and manage the Operational Dashboard (OPDASH) to provide real-time mission status, including countdown clocks, asset readiness, and checklist progress during flight tests.
- Facilitate and execute well-structured Mission Execution Team Working Group (METWG) planning meetings to optimize coordination, ensure alignment, and drive efficient decision-making.
- Support all phases of test planning, training, and execution of Tier 1/2/3 test environments in accordance with the current Concept of Operations (CONOPS).
- Perform programmatic analyst review for test activities pre- and post-events, providing lessons learned inputs and supporting panel reviews.
- Produce test procedures, detailing time-critical events supporting the Mission Countdown Events (CDE).
- Update mission documentation as calendar adjustments are scheduled.
- Integrate complex test requirements into a structured framework, identifying and mitigating risks in advance, and maintaining alignment across all stakeholders.
- Support test integration and planning meetings, BMDS CONOPS Phase Reviews, and data archival meetings, as directed.
- Provide direct on-console support to key Mission Execution Team (MET) leadership, including the Mission (MTD), Associate Operations (AOTD), and Sensors (SNTD) Test Directors during mission execution.
- B.S. Degree with 7 Years of Experience
- Secret Clearance or higher
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
- Proficiency in Microsoft Project desired
- Comprehensive knowledge of Flight Test Operations is highly desired
- Self-starter with the ability to lead a small team