Operations Analyst, Junior or Mid-Level

Position Summary, Operations Analyst, Junior or Mid-Level

Innovative Professional Solutions, Inc. (IPS)—a successful defense contractor located in Panama City Beach, Florida—has provided exceptional support to our Naval Surface Warfare Center Panama City Division (NSWC PCD) customers for 25 years. Our benefits include health, dental, vision, life insurance, as well as 401(k) plan and paid time off. 

We are looking for a creative problem solver with fantastic communication and organizational skills to fill our Junior or Mid-Level Operations Analyst position. This person will support the testing of a Department of Defense (DoD) communications system. They will contribute to the development of procedures, checklists, reports, meeting minutes, and other documentation. In addition, the ideal candidate will have the wherewithal to maintain a professional demeanor during stressful situations, be confident in offering solutions, and is eager and willing to learn new things often.

Highlights of Responsibilities:

• Assist with tracking Problem Change Reports (PCR) involving system development that can be tested during various testing events such as System Integration Test (SIT), System Qualification Test (SQT), and Communications Performance Requirement Verification Test (CPRT). 
• Participate in developing and updating test procedures, installation procedures, system procedures, test plans, test readiness checklists, test reports, and other technical documentation.
• Participate in various test events to include capturing data in logs, evaluating test results, and performing system audits (software and hardware).
• Participate in a variety of meetings.
• Provides troubleshooting support to our government customers.

Required Education, Experience, and Certifications:

• Bachelor of Science degree in Communications, Management, Engineering, Computer Science or equivalent degree. Prior military or DoD civilian experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
• Minimum of one year of experience with—or an understanding of— unmanned Navy communication systems.
• Current CompTIA Security+ Certificate.
• Eligible to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance.

Desired:

• Proficient and confident with Microsoft Office, particularly Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Teams.
• An active Department of Defense (DoD) Security clearance preferred. 

Travel:

• Some travel (up to 15%) will be required for this position.

Tools and Technology:

• Various web-based tools will be used.
• Teams, MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

Working Conditions/Environment:

• Some work will be conducted at IPS, with much of the work taking place at NSWC PCD.
• IPS is a drug free employer.
• Proof of citizen will be required upon employment at IPS.