Validation & Verification Analyst

COLSA is seeking a Validation & Verification Analyst in support of the Missile and Space Intelligence Center (MSIC) in Huntsville, Alabama. This role is 100% on-site.

Will apply understanding of modeling and simulation (M&S) to perform integrated threat scenario validation and verification (V&V) testing and analysis for the ITASE V&V Team onsite at MSIC. This includes:

• Software validation and verification testing and analysis:
  
  • Performing software release testing of ITASE threat models and Architecture Suite
  • Analyzing M&S performance of small to large integrated scenarios, focusing on messages sent between simulation federates and comparing threat model performance to Intelligence data
  • Configuring complex M&S scenarios using threat model documentation and Intelligence data
  • Executing simulation scenarios using multiple simulations such as ITASE, AFSIM, and/or NGTS
  • Executing simulations with user-configured ("Constructive") threat models as well as Operator-in-the-Loop (OITL) threat models
  • Using Gitlab Software Configuration Management for software issue reporting and file configuration management
  • Performing software issue resolution testing
  • Using Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint for documenting test reports and
    results
• Team Collaboration:
  • Using MatterMost collaboration software to clearly and effectively communicate with teams between multiple labs and locations
  • Work within the V&V team as well as with all teams in the program and at multiple Intelligence Production Centers (IPCs) such as NASIC, NGIC, and ONI
• Candidate selected must:
  • Efficiently manage personal tasking, make informed decisions with minimal supervision, and proactively seek out the necessary information to complete assignments
  • Work in a fast-paced lab environment onsite at MSIC, interfacing routinely with both Contractor and Government employees
  • Exercise effective technical written and oral communication with Program Management and teammates
  • Multitask well, have a positive attitude, be highly motivated and a productive team player

At COLSA, people are our most valuable resource and centered at our core value. We invite you to unite your talents with opportunity and be a part of our "Family of Professionals!" Learn about our employee-centric culture and benefits here .

Required Experience

Required Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in STEM field or equivalent experience
• Minimum of 5 years of experience
• Demonstrated M&S, software testing experience
• Working knowledge of desktop applications including Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint software packages
• Active DoD TS/SCI Clearance; must complete a DIA CI Polygraph within 6 months after hire date
• U.S. Citizenship required

Preferred Qualifications

• ITASE, NGTS, and/or AFSIM experience
• ITASE Threat model development and/or Architecture Suite development experience
• Military systems and threat model knowledge
• Gitlab, Jenkins, Mattermost knowledge

Applicant selected will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. COLSA Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer, Minorities/Females/Veterans/Disabled. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin.