Operations Analyst-Suitability (Senior)JRAD is seeking candidates for an upcoming Operations Analyst-Suitability (Senior) position supporting the U.S. Air Force Operational Test and Evaluation Center (AFOTEC), Detachment 6 (DET 6) – Fighter Test Services (FTS). This position is located at Nellis AFB, NV.The Operations Analyst-Suitability (Senior) provides advanced analytical expertise in support of operational test and evaluation (OT&E) of fighter aircraft systems, with a primary focus on assessing system suitability under the Air Force Operational Test and Evaluation Center (AFOTEC) Detachment 6 Fighter Test Services contract.Leads the evaluation of system suitability characteristics, including reliability, maintainability, availability, logistics supportability, and human systems integration, using data derived from live flight testing, distributed test environments, and modeling and simulation (M&S) systems.
Develops and applies analytical methodologies to assess system performance in operational conditions and ensure systems meet mission requirements for sustained operational use.Serves as a senior technical authority supporting all phases of the OT&E lifecycle and provides decision-quality insights to government leadership regarding system suitability and operational readiness.Roles/Responsibilities:Lead analysis of system suitability metrics, including reliability, maintainability, availability, logistics supportability, and human systems integrationDevelop and apply analytical methodologies, models, and metrics to evaluate suitability performance in operational environmentsAnalyze data from flight test operations, maintenance records, logistics systems, and simulation outputs to assess system suitabilityDefine and evaluate measures of suitability, including mission capable rates, mean time between failure (MTBF), mean time to repair (MTTR), and operational availabilityConduct trade studies, trend analyses, and root cause analyses to identify drivers of system performance and limitationsIntegrate data across operational, maintenance, and logistics domains to provide comprehensive suitability assessmentsSupport development of test plans, data collection strategies, and evaluation criteria focused on suitability objectivesProvide near-real-time and post-test analysis of suitability performance during test eventsDevelop data visualizations, dashboards, and analytical products to communicate findings to stakeholdersAuthor and review technical reports, evaluation summaries, and executive-level briefings focused on suitability assessmentsProvide technical leadership and mentorship to junior and journeyman analystsCollaborate with engineers, operations research analysts, logisticians, maintainers, and program management personnelAdvise government leadership on suitability findings, risks, and recommended actionsEnsure compliance with applicable data management, security, and information assurance requirementsRequired Skills and Education:Bachelor's degree in Operations Research, Engineering, Logistics, Statistics, Data Science, or a related analytical discipline10 or more years of relevant professional experience in operations analysis, systems analysis, logistics analysis, or related analytical fieldsExperience supporting operational test and evaluation (OT&E) activities within AFOTEC or similar test organizationsFamiliarity with fighter aircraft systems (e.g., F-35, F-16, F-15, F-22) and air combat operationsExperience with maintenance data systems, logistics databases, or sustainment analyticsExperience with modeling and simulation environments or reliability/maintainability analysis toolsExperience with human systems integration (HSI) or operational usability assessmentsFamiliarity with the following tools and technologies: programming languages – Python, R; data analysis tools – SQL, Excel, statistical software; data visualization tools - Tableau, Power BI or equivalent; data processing and analytics platforms (e.g., Spark, Hadoop, or equivalent); and reliability and logistics analysis tools or databasesDemonstrated experience analyzing system suitability characteristics, including reliability, maintainability, and availabilityExperience applying analytical methods to maintenance, logistics, or operational performance dataExperience developing and evaluating suitability metrics and performance measuresExperience supporting test and evaluation (T&E), systems analysis, or defense-related programsExperience leading analytical efforts and coordinating across multidisciplinary teamsSecurity Clearance:Top Secret RequiredSCI PreferredWhen you work for JRAD you will never be just a number. We put people before profits!JRAD is committed to the health and well-being of its employees. We offer more paid time off than the average company upon hire and the following benefits are available to all full-time employees:Health InsuranceDental InsuranceVision InsuranceLife & Accidental Death and Dismemberment InsuranceSection 125 Flexible Spending Accounts for unreimbursed medical & dependent day careDisability Insurance401K PlanTuition ReimbursementJRAD is an equal opportunity employer as to all protected groups, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.The JRAD salary range for this position is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary.
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