Senior M&S Accreditation Analyst

nou Systems, Inc. (nSI) is here to solve diverse and challenging technical problems in a dynamic, stimulating environment, while providing unsurpassed value to our customers.

We are pleased to announce the opening for a Senior M&S Accreditation Analyst who will join our Engineering Services Team in Huntsville, Alabama or Colorado Springs, Colorado and become part of our rapidly growing technology company operating in missile defense, cybersecurity, test range modernization, and space control marketspaces. The qualified candidate will be part of an exceptional team supporting the Missile Defense System (MDS) Operational Test Agency (OTA) known for providing an independent operational assessment of the MDS capability to defend the United States, its deployed forces, friends, and allies against missiles of all ranges and in all phases of flight.

Responsibilities:

• Apply verification, validation, and accreditation (VV&A) engineering principles and scientific investigative techniques to support evaluation of the M&S used in operational testing and their ability to support assessment of the MDS.
• Assess complex systems through synthesis of analytical results and expert judgment, review technical documentation, conduct analytical studies, and prepare technical reports/briefings on research findings.  
• Perform data analysis of the M&S used in test events to support assessments of the MDS and prepare briefings and reports summarizing assessment results. 
• More experienced candidates are also expected to demonstrate innovative application of technical skills to develop intellectual property, solve challenging problems, and serve as a source of professional and technical knowledge accumulated through experience.

Basic Qualifications:

• A bachelor’s degree in a technical field such as engineering, mathematics, physical sciences, or computer science.
• At least 4 years of full-time professional experience in a technical field related to missile defense and/or technical analysis of a complex weapon system.
• Must be eligible to obtain or have an active SECRET clearance, with the ability to obtain TS/SCI clearance.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills and be proficient with MS Office automation tools.  
• Must be able to work at our customer site in either Huntsville, Alabama or Colorado Springs, Colorado.

Lacking any one of these disqualifies any applicants from this job.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Prior experience analyzing one or more MDS elements or components including radar systems, weapon systems, missiles, communications systems, Battle Management, Command & Control, Communication (BMC3), and Infrared (IR) sensors.
• Preferred applicants will have experience in one or more of the following areas:  conducting complex analytical studies, developing, or adapting analysis tools to suit needs, building reusable, well-documented MATLAB/Python utilities, and assessing the suitability, effectiveness, survivability, and interoperability of complex military systems as it pertains to system performance.
• Prior experience with M&S VV&A practices.
• Experience with Department of Defense (DoD) integrated test philosophy, test regulations, and coordinated test and evaluation programs. 
• Experience with operational testing and assessment of effectiveness, suitability, and survivability of a weapon system.

Who is nou (pronounced ‘new’) Systems? 

nou Systems, Inc. (or nSI for short) is a rapidly growing technology company that cares about its people located all over the globe. Our people are passionate about missile defense, cybersecurity, test range modernization, and all-things space and space-market related. We offer significant advancement and personal career development opportunities within our dynamic high-tech company.

Although we are a rapidly growing company, winning the Inc. 5000 List as one of America’s fastest-growing private companies from 2017–2021, our culture is firmly established in treating our employees like family. See some words our employees use to describe our culture with the attached Culture Cloud.

Benefits of working at nSI:

nou Systems, Inc. offers a comprehensive, total rewards package that includes competitive compensation and diverse benefits that reflect our company culture of service, excellence, and a supportive work environment. 

Other specific benefits include:

• Competitive Wages*
• Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision Insurance
• Medical plan with Health Savings Account eligibility
• Generous company-funded Basic Life Insurance 
• Company-funded Short-Term & Long-Te