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 (https://www.colsa.com/culture_benefits/) .


Required SkillsRequired 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.