What are the responsibilities and job description for the Principal Systems Architect position at ANSER?
Company Overview
ANSER enhances national and homeland security by strengthening public institutions. We provide thought leadership for complex issues through independent analysis, and we deliver practical, useful solutions. ANSER values collaboration, integrity, and initiative and we are client focused in all that we do. Because we were established for the purpose of public service and not for profit, we measure our success in the impact of our service.
Position Summary
ANSER is seeking Principal Systems Architect to support a defense space program with system architecture and modeling, simulation and analysis expertise. In this role you will provide guidance and technical support for full program initiatives, testing and simulations.
Day To Day Responsibilities
ANSER is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We seek individuals from a broad variety of backgrounds with varying levels of experience who have a desire to do meaningful work. We recruit, employ, train, compensate, and promote regardless of race, color, gender, religion, national origin, ancestry, disability, age, veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by law.
ANSER enhances national and homeland security by strengthening public institutions. We provide thought leadership for complex issues through independent analysis, and we deliver practical, useful solutions. ANSER values collaboration, integrity, and initiative and we are client focused in all that we do. Because we were established for the purpose of public service and not for profit, we measure our success in the impact of our service.
Position Summary
ANSER is seeking Principal Systems Architect to support a defense space program with system architecture and modeling, simulation and analysis expertise. In this role you will provide guidance and technical support for full program initiatives, testing and simulations.
Day To Day Responsibilities
- Conduct modeling, simulation, and analysis (MS&A) to support architecture development for Space Protection and Space Control mission areas.
- Define and develop enterprise, mission area, and mission thread architectures and alternatives.
- Design and evaluate force packages and courses of action for analysis and effectiveness validation.
- Apply proficiency in MS&A tools to advise, interpret analysis results, and support decision-making.
- Provide technical and operational insight to enhance mission protection, data assessments, and anomaly resolution.
- Develop and assess impact analyses, audits, studies, compliance inspections, and readiness reviews.
- Monitor program schedules and acquisition implementation; identify requirement shortfalls and assess risk.
- Maintain and update acquisition reports by correlating execution data with program baselines.
- Support technical engagements, including design reviews, interchange meetings, and working groups.
- Maintain situational awareness of all programs and technology development across the portfolio.
- Provide engineering, operations, and technical support across all stages of the acquisition lifecycle.
- Support acquisition efforts for advanced technologies, concept development, and integration activities.
- Advise on cost, schedule, and performance metrics for government acquisition programs.
- Draft and revise JCIDS and acquisition documentation in accordance with government guidance (e.g., MIL-STD).
- Identify and recommend improvements to acquisition processes and assist with technical risk management and mitigation planning.
- Master’s degree in Aerospace Engineering, Computer Science, Physics, Mathematics, Information Technology, or a related technical discipline.
- Active TS/SCI clearance with willingness to submit to a CI Polygraph.
- 12 years of relevant technical experience in systems engineering or architecture or related domains.
- 9 years of hands-on experience in modeling, simulation, and analysis (MS&A).
- Proven technical expertise supporting space defense initiatives such as:
- Assessment of National Space Control Capabilities (ANSCC)
- Space Protection Program (SPP)
- Space Situational Awareness (SSA)
- National-level and Joint-level studies
- Extensive knowledge of Executive Agent for Space Systems (EASS) mission areas, including:
- Modeling techniques and methodologies
- Simulation frameworks and tools
- Complex study design and execution
- Demonstrated experience leading and contributing to Analysis of Alternatives (AoA) and Concept of Operations (CONOPS)
- Proven ability to translate technical analysis into actionable recommendations for senior leadership and stakeholders.
- Strong communication and collaboration skills to engage with cross-functional teams, working groups, and high-level technical forums.
ANSER is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We seek individuals from a broad variety of backgrounds with varying levels of experience who have a desire to do meaningful work. We recruit, employ, train, compensate, and promote regardless of race, color, gender, religion, national origin, ancestry, disability, age, veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by law.