Principal System Analyst

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Job Description

Parsons is looking for an amazingly talented Principal System Analyst to join our team! In this role you will support the Missile Defense Agency (MDA) Targets and Countermeasures program office. Your work will cover multiple programs, developing and refining the capabilities of the MDA target systems built to test missile defense systems.

What You'll Be Doing

• Perform integrated analysis and evaluation of GDA test events including Flight Tests, Ground Tests, and Cyber Tests activities
• Participate in and support engineering milestones across multiple systems
• Collaborate with stakeholders across MDA and outside MDA to coordinate schedules, resolve issues, and ensure technical accuracy
• Lead or support technical interchange meetings (TIMs), action tracking, and meeting coordination
• Develop executive-level briefings, technical papers, and correspondence for senior leaders, including Flag Officers and SES personnel
• Coordinate meetings and VTCs as needed
• Represent the Government customer in IPTs, working groups, and forums
• Apply engineering tools such as DOORS, and Qlik for analysis and coordination
• Support efforts related to system security, including compliance tracking or integration of cybersecurity inputs into engineering processes
  
  
  

What Required Skills You'll Bring

• Masters degree with 12 years working on missile defense-related or other complex, large DoD program OR Bachelor's degree with 20 years working on missile defense-related or other complex, large DoD program
• Active Secret clearance
• Strong understanding of MDA systems engineering processes and procedures
• Demonstrate understanding of system architecture and system
• Experience with MDA and GDA system elements
• Familiarity with the Missile Defense System at large and how each system element coordinates across the system of systems
• Knowledge of the ETM-2 system and experience managing Congressional or routine taskers
• Ability to operate independently and communicate effectively across diverse technical teams
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Project)
• Skilled in developing and delivering technical briefings to senior decision-makers
  
  
  

What Desired Skills You'll Bring

• Strong understanding of the Command & Control framework for missile defense systems
• Experience in Model-Based System Engineering
• Strong understanding of the test process for all test types and their walkup activities, execution, as well as post test analysis and activities
• Bachelor's degree in STEM in addition to Master's degree in STEM
  
  
  

Security Clearance Requirement

An active Secret security clearance is required for this position.

This position is part of our Federal Solutions team.

The Federal Solutions segment delivers resources to our US government customers that ensure the success of missions around the globe. Our intelligent employees drive the state of the art as they provide services and solutions in the areas of defense, security, intelligence, infrastructure, and environmental. We promote a culture of excellence and close-knit teams that take pride in delivering, protecting, and sustaining our nation's most critical assets, from Earth to cyberspace. Throughout the company, our people are anticipating what’s next to deliver the solutions our customers need now.

Salary Range: $112,200.00 - $196,400.00

We value our employees and want our employees to take care of their overall wellbeing, which is why we offer best-in-class benefits such as medical, dental, vision, paid time off, Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), 401(k), life insurance, flexible work schedules, and holidays to fit your busy lifestyle!

Parsons is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other protected status.

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