Business Analyst (Accreditation Specialist)

Job Description

Job Description

Business Analyst (Accreditation Specialist)

DEFTEC delivers mission-critical solutions through skillfully delivered services and innovative products. We are inspired by our clients' critical missions and driven to provide the most effective solutions to execute their missions, operational challenges, and requirements. Our dedicated, experienced, and talented employees work closely with our clients to ensure the delivery of exceptional services and products.

POSITION OVERVIEW

The Business Analyst provides expert guidance in GEOINT certification development by supporting the design, maintenance, and sustainment of NGA's certification programs in accordance with DoDM 3305.10. This role develops NCCA‑accreditable GEOINT certifications by applying academic and industry testing standards, conducting psychometric analyses, leading SME training and item‑development activities, and facilitating standard‑setting processes to establish defensible cut scores. The analyst continuously monitors certification performance, produces technical reporting that documents the rigor of assessment development, and contributes to accreditation package preparation. Through deep expertise in test design, legal and ethical assessment standards, and evaluation methodologies, the Business Analyst ensures GEOINT assessments remain valid, reliable, and operationally aligned with evolving mission requirements.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide expert advice, recommendations, and support regarding certification development
• Contributes to all tasks supporting the development, maintenance, and sustainment of the NGA Certification Program in accordance with the references highlighted in draft DoD Manual 3305.10.
• Develops and maintains GEOINT Certifications that will achieve NCCA accreditation by:
  • Utilizes accepted academic and industry standards to develop, analyze, assess, and modify high stake examinations such as certifications.
  • Recommend, defend, and justify provisional and operational cut scores for GEOINT assessments.
  • Continuously monitor GEOINT certification performance (overall and items level) to ensure that the assessments/certifications are performed as intended.
  • Train and lead GEOINT subject matter experts in developing test questions appropriate for the proficiency level to be assessed and assemble a pilot test.
  • Facilitate and conduct a standard setting panel to develop a provisional cut score for the assessment, assist pilot planning and execution.
  • Analyze and use test results and SME feedback to develop operational assessment.
  • Draft technical reports detailing industry standard processes used in the development of GEOINT certification assessments.
  • Support accreditation package development.

Required Qualifications:

• Master's Degree in Industrial-Organizational Psychology which cannot be substituted for work experience.
• At least 24 months demonstrated experience advising clients of ethical and legal standards and risks related to employee selection and psychometric assessment.
• At least 24 months demonstrated experience designing and constructing legally defensible test instruments to include: Subject Matter Expert training, Item Development workshop facilitation, Standard-Setting Panel administration.
• Active TS/SCI security clearance

Desired Qualifications:

• At least 24 months demonstrated experience developing and maintaining compliance with third-party bodies such as the Institute for Credentialing Excellence and National Commission for Certifying Agencies.
• Experience working with/on certification programs and policy development.

DEFTEC offers a comprehensive whole-life benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, holiday, paid time off, 401K with a match, life insurance, short/long-term disability, and educational reimbursement. The DEFTEC team comprises professionals who make a difference daily in crucial national security missions. Our leadership knows that this happens by employing a diverse team that is well cared for. Our top priority is our employees, making DEFTEC an ideal workplace.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. Please get in touch with [email protected] if you require reasonable accommodations.

DEFTEC is a Drug-Free Workplace where post-offer applicants and employees are subject to testing for marijuana, cocaine, opioids, amphetamines, PCP, and alcohol when criteria are met as outlined in our policies.

AAP/EEO Statement

DEFTEC Corp is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type based on actual or perceived race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth or breastfeeding), gender, gender identity, and gender expression, religious creed, disability (mental and physical) including HIV and AIDS, medical condition (cancer and genetic characteristics ), genetic information, age, marital status, civil union status, sexual orientation, military and veteran status, denial of family and medical care leave, arrest record and/or any other characteristic(s) protected by federal, state or local law.

This policy applies to all terms of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, training, compensation, benefits, employee activities, and general treatment during employment.

Other Duties

Please note that this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of the activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time, with or without notice.