C3BM PRINCIPAL SYSTEMS ANALYST

Ignite Now; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Ignite Now in Huntsville, AL seeks a C3BM Principal Systems Analyst to support TEAMS Next MDS Engineering. This full‑time role is based at the customer site, with telework allowed per project needs. You will lead C3BM systems engineering, including C2BMC interfaces and multinational exchange designs.

Ideal candidates have 7+ years of related experience, strong systems engineering and network engineering skills, and an active Secret clearance. U.S.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of related experience.
• Experience writing or reviewing technical proposals and knowledge of software acquisition strategies, best practices, and lessons learned from software development for major weapon system procurements.
• Proficiency in systems engineering and execution processes.
• Ability to apply network engineering and solutions to support real-world test, integration, and operations.

Responsibilities

• Assess new technologies for C2BMC/BOA. Work with the Advanced Development Government Team Lead, other team members, and FFRDCs to assess and develop technologies and formulate transition strategies that improve MDS capabilities.
• Coordinate with MDA stakeholders, external laboratories, FFRDCs, and UARCs to integrate promising technologies into the MDS and transition proven capabilities into future C2BMC/BOA spirals.
• Perform analysis and trade studies, identify risks, and formulate requirements for C2BMC/BOA Advanced Development.
• Assist the program manager with acquisition actions, obtaining Government Furnished Equipment and Information, and assessing contractor performance.

Skills

Proposal writing/review

Systems engineering

Network engineering

Software acquisition strategies

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Job description

Job Title

C3BM PRINCIPAL SYSTEMS ANALYST

Category

Information Technology

Job Type

Full-Time

Experienced (Non-Manager)

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Security Clearance Required

Secret

Job Description

Ignites operate in the world’s most demanding environment. Ignites are self-motivated, mission-driven, and relentless in solving the Warfighters’ hardest problems. We move fast, think differently, and execute with precision to tackle high-stakes challenges across AI/ML, space and missile defense intelligence, EMSO, advanced analytics, and programmatic domains. As an employee-owned SDVOSB headquartered in Huntsville, AL, our team delivers mission-critical impact for the Army, Air Force, Space Force, MDA, NASA, DIA, and FBI.

Ignite exists to outpace the threat and deliver results that matter in the moments that count.

Ignite is currently seeking a driven C3BM Principal Systems Analyst to join our team supporting TEAMS Next MDS Engineering in Huntsville, AL. This full-time position is based at the customer site; telework is allowed subject to customer requirements and an agreed schedule. This role supports Command, Control, Communications, and Battle Management (C3BM) systems engineering, including C2BMC technical engineering and integration, future concepts, new functionality, and multinational exchange designs.

Job Requirements

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Assess new technologies for C2BMC/BOA. Work with the Advanced Development Government Team Lead, other team members, and FFRDCs to assess and develop technologies and formulate transition strategies that improve MDS capabilities.
• Coordinate with MDA stakeholders, external laboratories, FFRDCs, and UARCs to integrate promising technologies into the MDS and transition proven capabilities into future C2BMC/BOA spirals.
• Perform analysis and trade studies, identify risks, and formulate requirements for C2BMC/BOA Advanced Development.
• Assist the program manager with acquisition actions, obtaining Government Furnished Equipment and Information, and assessing contractor performance.

Job Requirements and Qualifications

A minimum of 7 years of related experience.

• Experience writing or reviewing technical proposals and knowledge of software acquisition strategies, best practices, and lessons learned from software development for major weapon system procurements.
• Proficiency in systems engineering and execution processes.
• Ability to apply network engineering and solutions to support real-world test, integration, and operations.

Preferred Qualifications

• Self-starter with enthusiasm and capacity to learn in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to assess software code maturity and overall Technology Readiness Levels.
• Familiarity with artificial intelligence, modeling and simulation tools, and verification, validation, and accreditation procedures.
• Experience with MBSE, modular open systems architecture development, DevSecOps, and cloud migration, including COTS/GOTS software.

Security Clearance Requirements

Must have an active Secret clearance.

Other Requirements

• U.S. citizenship required. Travel required; frequency and duration to be confirmed.

We are equal opportunity/affirmative action employers, committed to diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under state or local law.

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