Senior Training Analyst

SAIC is seeking a skilled Training Analyst to support the Flight Test Director (FTD) and broader MACH-TB Program Team. This role will directly contribute to test planning and execution, with a focus on:

• Developing and maintaining training products and mission documentation
• Supporting test execution activities (including procedure walkthroughs and data capture)
• Documenting off-nominal situations, including scenario development, procedures, and post-test reporting

The Training Analyst will help ensure mission personnel are prepared, informed, and able to execute complex hypersonic test missions in alignment with MACH-TB program and stakeholder requirements. This position requires strong organizational skills, excellent technical writing, and the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, evolving test environment.

Key Responsibilities

1. Training & Mission Preparation

• Develop, update, and maintain training materials to support mission planning and test execution (e.g., training guides, SOPs, quick-reference checklists, e-learning content, briefings).
• Assist the Mission Planning Lead and Mission Director/Test Chief Engineer in creating and refining training plans for test team members, including test conductors, range support, and operations staff.
• Coordinate and help facilitate training sessions, rehearsals, and simulations for MACH-TB missions (table-top exercises, dry runs, and mission rehearsals).
• Capture lessons from training events and incorporate them into updated training products and mission documentation.

2. Test Execution Support

• Support test execution by:
• Assisting with procedure walkthroughs, script refinement, and timing validation.
• Performing real-time data capture for mission activities (e.g., observations, decisions, deviations, and timing).
• Assisting in the use and refinement of execution checklists, launch constraints documents, and communication plans.
• Work closely with the FTD and test team to ensure test plans and procedures are clearly understood and actionable by all participants.
• Help track and manage action items and open issues arising during execution and readiness reviews.

3. Off-Nominal Situations & Lessons Learned

• Work with engineers, operators, and the FTD to identify and document off-nominal scenarios, including:
• Pre-planned contingency scenarios
• Observed anomalies and deviations during tests or rehearsals
• Recovery and fallback procedures
• Create and maintain off-nominal playbooks that describe:
• Detection/indication cues
• Roles and responsibilities
• Decision paths and recommended actions
• Communications and reporting formats
• Support post-mission reviews, capturing lessons learned, root causes, and recommended updates to training, procedures, and mission artifacts.
• Incorporate off-nominal experience into future training materials, checklists, and mission planning documentation.

4. Coordination & Communication

• Participate with the Working Groups, providing:
• Draft materials (briefings, read-ahead packages, minutes)
• Updated action item lists and status tracking
• Provide clear, concise written and verbal updates to the MPL and FTD, program leadership, and cross-functional teams.
• Assist in preparing professional briefings for senior leadership, including training status, documentation readiness, and test execution observations.

5. Range & Stakeholder Support

• Support MPL and FTD and program staff in coordinating as it relates to:
• Training needs and rehearsals
• Documentation and procedure alignment
• Off-nominal contingency coordination
• Travel as required (typically 25–50%) for on-site training, rehearsals, site visits, and test execution activities.

Required Qualifications

• Active SECRET clearance (or ability to obtain), with ability to obtain TS/SCI.
• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field (e.g., Systems Engineering, Aerospace, Operations, Instructional Design, Human Factors, or related discipline),
• and 3–7 years of relevant experience in training development, test operations, T&E documentation, or mission support;
• Additional years of directly relevant experience may be accepted in lieu of degree.
• Demonstrated experience in technical documentation and procedure development for complex systems (e.g., aerospace, defense, test range, or similar environments).
• Strong technical writing and communication skills, with the ability to translate complex test concepts into clear, usable training materials and procedures.
• Proven ability to organize and manage multiple documents and tasks in parallel in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience supporting test and evaluation (T&E), system integration events, flight tests, or similar mission-oriented activities.
• Proficiency with common office and collaboration tools (e.g., MS Office/365, SharePoint, or equivalent) for document creation, version control, and coordination.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively in multidisciplinary teams, follow direction from technical leads, and contribute in a collaborative environment.
• Strong attention to detail, with a focus on accuracy, traceability, and repeatability in procedures and documentation.

Desired Qualifications

• Experience with hypersonic flight tests, missile test programs, or other advanced weapon system T&E environments.
• Familiarity with DoD T&E standards, practices, and acquisition processes.
• Background in instructional design, adult learning principles, or training system development (e.g., ADDIE, SAT).
• Experience capturing and documenting off-nominal events, root cause summaries, and lessons learned.
• Familiarity with mission architecture and test configuration management, and comfort working in multi-classification test environments (e.g., coordinating between unclassified/Secret/SCI artifacts).
• Experience supporting or facilitating readiness reviews, working groups, or mission planning meetings.
• Ability to work calmly under pressure during high-visibility, high-stakes test events.

Personal Attributes

• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and proactive.
• Clear, concise communicator – both written and verbal.
• Comfortable working in dynamic, evolving mission environments with changing priorities.
• Collaborative mindset, with a willingness to “roll up sleeves” and support wherever needed to ensure mission success.
• Strong sense of ownership and accountability for the quality and clarity of training and documentation.

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