J-ACE Senior Systems Analyst - Applied Research Associates, Inc

ARA, Emerald Coast Division is looking for a Senior Systems Analyst – Pilot or Aircrew to support the development of the Joint Anti-air Combat Effectiveness (J-ACE) / Joint Anti-air Model (JAAM) operational tool used by tri-Service aviators, mission planners, and analyst. JAAM includes models of aircraft and missiles and is used “under the hood” in every fighter squadron in America for training, developing and validating operational tactics and for mission debriefing. It evaluates overall weapon system effectiveness from weapon launch through target intercept and displays results in a graphical 3D environment. ARA is an employee-owned company with an attractive benefit package. This position is located at Eglin AFB, in the city of Valparaiso, Florida on the gulf coast of Florida.

ARA, Benefits Package Includes:  

• 401-K Retirement (both Traditional and Roth) with employer matching
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan
• Various insurance options including Flexible Spending Plan and a Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Paid leave and holidays

Job Details:

The Senior Systems Analyst/Technical Advisor will be responsible for learning and developing a working knowledge of the interfaces between J-ACE/JAAM and external system interfaces to systems such as PCDS, JDS, ICADS, etc. They will utilize Government-supplied GFE to gain familiarity with the provided systems and supply the JPC J-ACE Program Manager with feedback on shortfalls/limitations while identifying potential areas of improvement with the interface.

The Senior Systems Analyst/Technical Advisor will be a team resource whose energies will be focused on the J-ACE team and our operational user base. They will assist the team on aero-related issues and provide the JPC Program Manager with technical guidance on task accomplishment.

Senior Systems Analyst Job Duties include:

• Provide technical expertise/assistance to the J-ACE Trainer and students at virtual training events.
• Develop/run JAAM scenarios to validate software performance
• J-ACE/JAAM external interface POC
• Provide PM with technical guidance
• Perform requirements analysis and develop software functional derived requirements
• Develop software designs that meet software requirements
• Evaluate proposed software changes or additions
• Prepare software documents

 Senior Systems Analyst Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineer, Computer Science, Physics, or Related fields
• 7-9 years: Related Experience
• US Citizen, Able to receive and maintain DoD Security Clearance

Senior Systems Analyst Required Skills:

• Must be able to work well within an Agile team environment and be able to adapt quickly to change
• Good problem-solving ability
• Good writing and verbal presentation skills

Additional Consideration for:

• Fighter pilot, preferred.
• Engineering background, desirable.

Company Details:

Applied Research Associates, Inc. (ARA) is an employee-owned international research and engineering company known for providing technically superior solutions to complex and challenging problems in the physical sciences. We were founded in Albuquerque, NM in 1979 as the disco era was, thankfully, closing out and the personal computer era was beginning. We employ over 2,300 professionals and continue to grow. ARA offices throughout the U.S. and Canada provide a broad range of technical expertise in defense, civil, and health technologies, computer software, and simulation, systems analysis, environmental technologies, and testing and measurement.

ARA takes pride in having a challenging culture where innovation & experimentation are the norm. At ARA, employees are our greatest assets, so we give our employees the tools, training, and opportunities to take active roles as owners. The motto, “Engineering and Science for Fun and Profit” sums up the ARA experience. The company realizes employee ownership spawn’s greater creativity and initiative along with higher performance and customer satisfaction levels. For additional information and an opportunity to join this unique workplace, please visit our website at www.ara.com.

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