Geospatial-Intelligence Imagery Interoperability T&E Analyst

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Requisition #: 694

Job Title: Interoperability T&E Analyst

Location: 7500 GEOINT Dr. Springfield, Virginia 22150

Clearance Level: Top Secret security clearance with eligibility for SCI on hire date and must be able to obtain a CI polygraph. Current TS/SCI with CI polygraph is desired.

Required Certification(s):

· Requires at least 1 certification in area of specialization.

SUMMARY

Joint Interoperability Test Command (JITC) Test Evaluation and Certification II Services (TEC II) contract provides technical solutions for the DOD in support of Test and Evaluation (T&E) services and T&E enabling services. JITC’s service requirements are categorized in the following areas: T&E Performance Requirements, T&E Capability Management Requirements, T&E Capability Requirements, and Overarching Contract and Task Order (TO) Requirements. TEC Services are provided to DoD Combatant Commanders/Services/Agencies, federal and state agencies, coalition partners, and commercial entities to aid in the design, development, acquisition, integration, deployment, operational use, and sustainment of new and enhanced Information Technology/National Security System capabilities.

Agile Defense is seeking an Geospatial-Intelligence Imagery Interoperability Test and Evaluation (T&E) Analyst to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals supporting the Defense Information Systems Agency Joint Interoperability Test Command (JITC) Test, Evaluation, and Certification (TEC) contract at the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) in Springfield, VA. The selected candidate will join the Geospatial Intelligence (GEOINT) Test, Evaluation, and Certification team and perform analytical work in support of testing, evaluation, and certification of IT/NSS related to National System for Geospatial Intelligence (NSG)/Allied System for Geospatial Intelligence (ASG). GEOINT capabilities tested range from format processors, common repositories, imagery guards, data discovery applications, exploitation and enhancement applications, specialized products, and web based GEOINT services. The selected candidate will apply common T&E processes that include identifying requirements, verifying user needs, developing evaluation approaches, collecting data, analyzing data, and reporting findings. The selected candidate will perform GEOINT test planning and conduct standards conformance and interoperability testing and evaluation, to include analyzing test results and preparing thorough, accurate, and complete formal test documentation. May provide consultation on complex projects and be a top-level contributor/specialist in their department.

JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

· Appy technical knowledge to perform test planning for collecting data and analyzing the results of NGA Test Organization (NTO)-conducted tests of NGA products and services that support GEOINT missions worldwide. Develops test plans in collaboration with NTO test directors and system design engineers. Analyzes test results and drafts thorough, accurate, and complete formal test documentation. Prepares and presents technical test results and operational impacts to government customers and system developers for corrective action.

· Recommends adjustments to the T&E process or detailed procedures if appropriate.

· Relies on manual methods and automated test tools to execute the assessment of collected test data.

· Inspects, tests, and measures GEOINT data produced or consumed. Documents and briefs results.

· Records all initial findings, conducts data analysis of raw data to determine operational impact and documents final test results.

· Accounts for anomalies and deficiencies identified during testing, notifies customers and leadership, and may help analyze and/or correct problems.

· Participates in various teleconferences, meetings and working groups.

· Provides administrative task support such as Monthly Status Reports (MSRs), Weekly Status Reports (WARs) and meeting minutes.

QUALIFICATIONS

Required Certifications

· Requires at least 1 certification in area of specialization.

Education, Background, and Years of Experience

· Requires a Master’s degree; or a Bachelor’s degree with at least 6 years of experience; or 10 years of experience. One year of experience can be substituted by 15 semester hours completed towards a Master’s degree. Additional certifications in the area of specialization may 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.

ADDITIONAL SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS

Required Skills

· Knowledge of the GEOINT community and work experience.

· Ability to collaborate effectively with senior management, cross-functional teams, internal/external customers, and end-users.

· Possess the ability to understand new concepts quickly and apply them accurately throughout an evolving environment and organize work assignments to meet established timetables.

· Good communication, computer, documentation, presentation, and interpersonal skills.

· Familiar with DoD operations, IT systems and software.

· Familiar with and actively using the Microsoft Office suite.

Preferred Skills

· Imagery metadata analysis experience.

· Software development experience.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Environmental Conditions

· Contractor site with 0%-10% travel possible. Possible off-hours work to support releases and outages. General office environment. Work is generally sedentary in nature, but may require standing and walking for up to 10% of the time. The working environment is generally favorable. Work is generally performed within an office environment, with standard office equipment available

Strength Demands

· Sedentary – 10 lbs. Maximum lifting, occasional lift/carry of small articles. Some occasional walking or standing may be required. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally, and all other sedentary criteria are met.

Physical Requirements

· Stand or Sit; Walk; Repetitive Motion; Use Hands / Fingers to Handle or Feel; Stoop, Kneel, Crouch, or Crawl; See; Push or Pull; Climb (stairs, ladders) or Balance (ascend / descend, work atop, traverse).

Employees of Agile Defense are our number one priority, and the importance we place on our culture here is fundamental. Our culture is alive and evolving, but it always stays true to its roots. Here, you are valued as a family member, and we believe that we can accomplish great things together. Agile Defense has been highly successful in the past few years due to our employees and the culture we create together. What makes us Agile? We call it the 6Hs, the values that define our culture and guide everything we do. Together, these values infuse vibrancy, integrity, and a tireless work ethic into advancing the most important national security and critical civilian missions. It's how we show up every day. It's who we are.

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.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)