Integration Support Program Analyst

Salary Range: $94,306 - $128,100

The F-18 Integrated Product Team (IPT) at NAWCWD China Lake has an opening for a System Configuration Set (SCS)/Continuous Integration Development and Deployment (CIDD) Support Program Analyst. The team member will be working in a dynamic environment and will be responsible for supporting software development, requirement identification, test planning and capability releases.

The F-18 Integrated Product Team (IPT) at NAWCWD China Lake has an opening for a System Configuration Set (SCS)/Continuous Integration Development and Deployment (CIDD) Support Program Analyst. The team member will be working in a dynamic environment and will be responsible for supporting software development, requirement identification, test planning and capability releases.

• The Integration and Support Analyst will support technical engineering reviews, understand system requirements, learn the technical details of the F/A 18 E/F Integration effort, and apply that knowledge to help execute a dynamic SCS/CIDD program.
• Promote horizontal and vertical communications and coordination, resolve conflict via negotiation, and provide project leadership promoting a sense of cooperation to the benefit of the USN and Foreign Military customers.
• Assist in characterizing project technical and programmatic risks, develop risk mitigation plans, and track risks throughout the project life cycle.
• Oversee SCS/CIDD technical/programmatic integrity of the system through a disciplined approach to requirements development, ensuring design requirements are traceable.
• Ensure system definition and design reflects the requirements for all system elements: hardware, software, facilities, people and data.
• Integrate the technical inputs of the development community and all technical disciplines into a coordinated effort meeting the established program quality, schedule, and performance objectives.
• Interface with other government agencies and work with contractors on acquisition programs to assure that the Navy's interests are met.
• Perform and support data/programmatic analysis to assess the performance of various systems and system concepts over development cycles.
• Provide oversight and coordination of continuous integration activities in support of system/software development and integration testing.
• Track all aspects of test to include test points (lab, ground, and flight), support test and program status meetings, and provide metrics to show progress.
• Communicate test results and project status verbally and in writing to technical and non-technical audiences.
• Non-local domestic and foreign travel may be required to attend technical reviews and programmatic meetings.

• Due to the sensitivity of customer related requirements, U.S. Citizenship is required.
• Bachelor's degree with 8 plus years of experience in flight test and/or Aircraft Platforms and Weapons. Will also consider candidates with high school diploma and 16+ years of experience in flight test and/or Aircraft Platforms and Weapons or an associate degree with 10+ years of experience in flight test and/or Aircraft Platforms and Weapons.
• Must have a Secret Clearance with the ability to obtain and maintain a Top Secret security clearance for the duration of employment.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills with the ability to liaison with outside agencies. Ability to work independently.
• Ability to plan, track and communicate status, risks and needs.
• Must demonstrate an ability to analyze and interpret multiple technical/project data sets, and organize/present data into tables, charts, graphs to support program requirements.
• Basic understanding of requirement documentation, test plans/schedules, and flight clearance processes for all systems undergoing integration or regression testing on the F/A-18 aircraft.
• Able to multitask, prioritize, and manage time efficiently.
• Possess high moral character and integrity.
• Working knowledge of MS Office (Excel/PowerPoint/Word).

• Familiarization with Agile and the ability to work within small groups or scrum teams.
• Practical experience with F/A-18 avionics systems functionality.