About The Role

About Agile Defense

At Agile Defense we know that action defines the outcome and new challenges require new solutions. That’s why we always look to the future and embrace change with an unmovable spirit and the courage to build for what comes next.

Our vision is to bring adaptive innovation to support our nation's most important missions through the seamless integration of advanced technologies, elite minds, and unparalleled agility—leveraging a foundation of speed, flexibility, and ingenuity to strengthen and protect our nation’s vital interests.

Job Description

We are seeking a proactive Operational Test Analyst to help plan, execute, and report on testing for cyber systems within a highly dynamic team. The ideal candidate is comfortable working with technical guidelines to build test criteria, engage with project stakeholders, and help communicate results through well-organized test plans, reports, and presentations.

JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Collaborate with stakeholders and team members to support and refine the evaluation framework for cyber systems.
Draft and update Critical Operational Issues (COIs), Measures of Effectiveness (MOEs), and Measures of Performance (MOPs) as part of collaborative team sessions.
Work alongside senior analysts to translate project objectives into concrete, testable requirements and Key Performance Parameters (KPPs).
Participate actively in technical meetings and working groups, capturing detailed discussions and tracking action items for the team.
Attend technical conferences to engage information with stakeholders, communicate the team's mission, and build professional networks.
Contribute to the development and execution of Operational Test Plans, drafting test scenarios and scripts to evaluate system performance.
Gather data and conduct analysis to evaluate system performance against mission needs and help report on the findings.
Review system documentation (such as CONOPS and architecture) to help identify testable requirements, risks, and performance gaps.
Assist in preparing and developing key project presentations, including Test Concept Briefs (TCB) and Operational Test Readiness Reviews (OTRR).

Education, Background & Years of Experience

Requires a Master’s degree; or a Bachelor’s degree and at least 6 years of experience; or an Associate’s degree and at least 8 years of experience. One year of experience can be substituted by 15 semester hours completed towards a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree. Additional certifications (other than those required for the position) in the area of specialization 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.

Required Skills

Excellent Communication: Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal skills, with a proven ability to translate complex technical information into clear, actionable insights for diverse audiences.
Proactive & Independent: Demonstrate ability to work independently with minimal direction, taking the initiative to define tasks and drive progress within an ambiguous and evolving operational environment.
Collaborative Mindset: A strong team-oriented approach with experience in collaborative brainstorming, providing constructive feedback, and working effectively alongside government and contractor personnel.
Analytical: The ability to expertly analyze complex technical documentation to identify key information, define risks, and develop testable requirements.

Preferred Skills

Experience with system-of-systems test methodologies, mission thread analysis, or evaluation support within an Agile or DevSecOps framework.
Familiarity with DoD Architecture Frameworks (DoDAF), the Net-Ready Key Performance Parameter (NR-KPP), and associated interoperability standards.