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What You’ll Do

Confidential Client is seeking an Entry-Level Ground Test Analyst/Scheduler to support the Missile Defense Agency (MDA) Ground Test Directorate (DTG) under a Teams Next (TN) Test Support contract. This is a full-time, on-site role at Redstone Arsenal (Huntsville, AL). You will work in a fast-paced government-site environment, coordinating schedules and communicating with technical teams and customers.

Primary responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain DTG program schedules, including baseline and proposed program schedules and integrated test schedules for HWIL, Distributed, CDI, and Cyber tests.
• Analyze schedule risks and issues, perform schedule deconfliction across the Ground Test program, and recommend/reflect solutions with the customer.
• Build, update, and present schedules to the test community and relevant stakeholders.
• Attend and contribute to DTG coordination meetings; integrate schedule changes as required.
• Support the MDA Test Design Integrated Master Test Plan (IMTP) Working Group to ensure program schedules are accurate and actionable.

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Qualifications

Minimum and preferred skills based on the role:

• Experience or exposure to DoD test processes, test support, and/or test execution (desired).
• Strong oral and written communication skills; ability to clearly convey schedule information to technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Ability to plan, organize, and coordinate multiple tasks across organizational boundaries.
• Experience with schedule tools such as Primavera P6, Microsoft Project (Server), Milestones Pro, or similar.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams).
• Ability to work professionally with customers and subject matter experts in a government-site environment.
• Knowledge of MDA and MDA’s Ground Test Program is a plus.

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Education & Clearance

• Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science in a relevant field preferred. No direct experience required — up to 5 years of relevant experience may be substituted for the degree requirement.
• Active Secret clearance or higher required.

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What We Offer

Confidential Client provides a stable work environment and a comprehensive benefits package, which may include:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) plan
• Flexible work schedules where appropriate
• Tuition reimbursement
• Paid leave and other standard benefits

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Location & Employment Type

• Location: Huntsville, AL (on-site at Redstone Arsenal)
• Employment type: Full-time (salaried)

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Notes

This opportunity is posted by Careertakes as a third-party recruiting platform. The hiring employer is Confidential Client. Candidates must be able to work on-site and hold an active Secret (or higher) clearance.

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Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency

Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.

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