Mission Planning Analyst

Job Description

• • BAE Systems has a program to provide a wide range of support services the island of Kauai, Hawaii. The Mission Planning Analyst translates program requirements into actionable range support plans and official technical documentation. This role support the development of program presentations and briefings, test plans, countdowns, technical reports, Statements of Capability, Program Support Plans and Operations Directives.

“Opportunity is contingent upon contact award.”


Required Education, Experience, & Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Project Management, or related field.
• Experience in Range Operations or Test & Evaluation (T&E) planning.
• Proficiency in MS Project or similar Gantt chart scheduling software.
• Experience in resource management.
• Experience drafting DoD technical manuals or operational guides.

• • Translates program requirements into actionable range support plans.
  • Responsible for analyzing Program Requirements Documents (PRD) and drafting the Statement of Capability (SC) and Program Support Plans (PSP).
  • Coordinates with Range Customers to identify system gaps and recommend implementation strategies.
  • Authors and maintains official range technical documentation. Responsible for drafting and publishing the Program Management Operations Guide (PMOG), maintaining the Test Events History database, and drafting Operation Directives (OD) based on final Operations Requirements.
  • Manages the Range Scheduling System (RSS).
  • Develops the 12-month Program Master Schedule and the T&E Universal Documentation Support (UDS) Schedule.
  • Ensures efficient de-confliction of assets, systems, and personnel to avoid work hours exceeding 14 hours per day.
  • Provides real-time administrative and coordination support during mission events.
  • Drafts and distributes mission timelines and countdowns.
  • Records "redline" adjustments to timelines within 2 hours of event completion.

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills

• Experience with the Range Commander’s Council (RCC) 501-12 Universal Documentation System.
• Knowledge of telemetry, optics, and radar range support.
• Experience using the Range Scheduling System (RSS).
• Prior experience in a high-tempo T&E environment.
• Experience with DoD-standard documentation formats and version control systems.

Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $67406 - $114590

Please note: This range is based on our market pay structures. However, individual salaries are determined by a variety of factors including, but not limited to: business considerations, local market conditions, and internal equity, as well as candidate qualifications, such as skills, education, and experience.

Employee Benefits: At BAE Systems, we support our employees in all aspects of their life, including their health and financial well-being. Regular employees scheduled to work 20+ hours per week are offered: health, dental, and vision insurance; health savings accounts; a 401(k) savings plan; disability coverage; and life and accident insurance. We also have an employee assistance program, a legal plan, and other perks including discounts on things like home, auto, and pet insurance. Our leave programs include paid time off, paid holidays, as well as other types of leave, including paid parental, military, bereavement, and any applicable federal and state sick leave. Employees may participate in the company recognition program to receive monetary or non-monetary recognition awards. Other incentives may be available based on position level and/or job specifics.


About BAE Systems Intelligence & Security
BAE Systems, Inc. is the U.S. subsidiary of BAE Systems plc, an international defense, aerospace and security company which delivers a full range of products and services for air, land and naval forces, as well as advanced electronics, security, information technology solutions and customer support services. Improving the future and protecting lives is an ambitious mission, but it’s what we do at BAE Systems. Working here means using your passion and ingenuity where it counts – defending national security with breakthrough technology, superior products, and intelligence solutions. As you develop the latest technology and defend national security, you will continually hone your skills on a team—making a big impact on a global scale. At BAE Systems, you’ll find a rewarding career that truly makes a difference.

Intelligence & Security (I&S), based in McLean, Virginia, designs and delivers advanced defense, intelligence, and security solutions that support the important missions of our customers. Our pride and dedication shows in everything we do—from intelligence analysis, cyber operations and IT expertise to systems development, systems integration, and operations and maintenance services. Knowing that our work enables the U.S. military and government to recognize, manage and defeat threats inspires us to push ourselves and our technologies to new levels.

This position will be posted for at least 5 calendar days. The posting will remain active until the position is filled, or a qualified pool of candidates is identified.