
Threat Modeling Validation & Verification Analyst with Security Clearance
COLSA • Huntsville, Alabama, United States
Role & seniority: Integrated Threat Scenario Validation & Verification (V&V) Analyst; mid-level (2+ years in related field)
Stack/tools: ITASE, AFSIM, NGTS; GitLab for issue tracking/config management; Microsoft Excel/Word/PowerPoint; MatterMost for collaboration
Top 3 responsibilities
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Perform integrated threat scenario V&V testing and analysis to support M&S products and decision-making
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Conduct software release testing of ITASE threat models and Architecture Suite; execute scenarios across multiple simulators and threat models
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Generate test reports, document results, and collaborate with V&V team and IPCs (NASIC, NGIC, ONI) in a fast-paced, onsite lab environment
Must-have skills
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High school diploma or equivalent; 2+ years in military intelligence, air defense, or operations planning/analysis
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Experience applying military processes to create, execute, and analyze integrated threat scenarios
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Modeling & Simulation (M&S) experience; familiarity with ITASE, AFSIM, and/or NGTS
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Proficient with Microsoft Office; able to use DoD-secure collaboration tools
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Active DoD TS/SCI clearance; DIA polygraph required within 6 months of hire
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U.S. Citizenship
Nice-to-haves
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Bachelor’s degree in a STEM field
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Military experience; GEOINT/SIGINT/ELINT/OSINT background
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Location & work type: Onsite at MSIC, Huntsville, AL; on-site, fast-paced lab environment; federal contractor setting; full-timeEmployment (on-site collaboration with government
Full Description
Apply understanding of military systems and processes to perform integrated threat scenario validation and verification (V&V) testing and analysis for the ITASE V&V Team onsite at MSIC in Huntsville, AL This includes
Integrated Forces Analysis
- Studying complex data related to military movements, integrated air defense networks, foreign weapon system capabilities, terrain, and technology to provide actionable insight s to M&S products
- Applying analytical methods, statistical techniques, and modeling tools to assess military activities
- Efficiently navigating and utilizing military intelligence software and ensuring accurate data analysis and timely decision-making in high-pressure , short timeline, environments.
Software validation and verification testing
- Performing software release testing of ITASE threat models and Architecture Suite
- 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 . Required Experience Required Experience
- High School diploma or equivalent;
- Minimum of 2 years of military intelligence, air defense, or operations planning and analysis
- Experience applying military processes, programs and systems to create, execute, and analyze integrated threat scenarios
- Modeling and Simulation (M&S) experience, preferably with ITASE, AFSIM, and/or NGTS
- Working knowledge of desktop applications including Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint software packages
- Active DoD TS/SCI Clearance; must complete a DIA Polygraph within 6 months after hire date
U. S. Citizenship required Preferred Qualifications
- Military experience
- Bachelor's Degree in a STEM field
- Experience in an Intelligence discipline such as GEOINT, SIGINT, ELINT, OSINT
- TS/SCI with CI Poly 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.