Database Administrator

Avion Solutions, Inc.; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Avion Solutions, Inc. in Huntsville, AL is seeking a Database Administrator to support the Missile Defense Agency (MDA). This role focuses on database maintenance, documentation, and collaboration with M&S teams to advance system modeling and simulation efforts.

You will update the MALT, annotate test-event items, develop SCMs, assist SRDs, and prepare reports. Travel up to 15% may be required. U.S. citizenship and DoD clearance eligibility are required.

Qualifications

• Master's degree required with 12+ years of experience OR Bachelor's with 20+ years.
• Attention to detail; understand ground test scheduling and AR memo process.
• Expert with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Adobe Acrobat).
• Ability to work with engineering staff and understand modeling and simulation terminology.
• Systems Engineering and/or Weapon Systems modeling background to support MDA efforts.
• Apply SCM processes that translate a physical system into abstractions driving requirements.
• Demonstrated ability in systems thinking and familiarity with defense systems.
• U.S. citizen and ability to obtain/maintain DoD security clearance.
• Travel up to 15% of the time.

Responsibilities

• Update the MALT with status on open limitations/watch items each quarter.
• Annotate limitations/watch items during ground test events and status changes.
• Maintain and update all MALT documentation for reporting.
• Collaborate with M&S Requirements team and MDS to develop SCMs.
• Assist in developing M&S System Requirements Documents (SRDs).
• Participate in technical interchange meetings, generate reports and briefs.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Attention to detail

Modeling and simulation terminology

Systems engineering

Defense systems knowledge

Education

Master's degree

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

DOORS Next Generation (DNG)

Adobe Acrobat

Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Avion Solutions Inc., a 100% employee-owned company, is seeking candidates for a Database Administrator to support the Missile Defense Agency (MDA). This position is located in Huntsville, AL.

Job Responsibilities/Duties:

• Update the Model Assessment Limitations Tracker ( MALT) with status on open limitations/watch items at the end of each fiscal quarter.
• Update MALT to annotate limitations/watch items assessed during ground test events and when limitations/watch items are added, closed, or archived.
• Maintain and update all MALT supporting documentation to meet reporting requirements.
• Work with M&S Requirements team and MDS elements to develop and document simulation conceptual models (SCMs).
• Assist in the development of M&S System Requirements Documents (SRDs).
• Participate in technical interchange meetings, generate reports and briefs.
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Experience:

• Master's degree and 12+ years of experience OR a Bachelor's degree and 20+ years of experience.
• Attention to detail; understand ground test scheduling and Accreditation Assessment Report and memo process.
• Expert with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Adobe Acrobat).
• Ability to work well with engineering staff and understand modeling and simulation terminology.
• Systems Engineering and/or Weapon Systems modeling background to support the Missile Defense Agency (MDA) efforts to develop system-level modeling and simulation (M&S) requirements for its distributed M&S federation.
• Apply simulation conceptual modeling (SCM) processes that essentially translate the physical representation of a real system into suitable abstractions that result in requirements that drive the development of the distributed M&S federation.
• Demonstrated the ability in systems thinking and familiarity with defense systems.
• Must be a U.S. citizen and have the ability to obtain/maintain a DoW security clearance.
• Must be able to travel up to 15% of the time.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Exceptional time management skills.
• Ability to balance workload.
• Background in technical writing/reporting.
• Familiarity with DOORS Next Generation (DNG) Database and publishing tools.
• Familiarity with requirements development processes.
• Familiarity with simulation conceptual model processes and tools.
• Familiarity with Missile Defense System (MDS).

Equal Opportunity:

Avion Solutions, Inc. reaffirms its belief in equal employment opportunity for all employees and applicants. Avion Solutions, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and a VEVRAA-governed Federal Contractor that affords equal employment opportunity to protected veterans and people with disabilities. Avion Solutions, Inc. provides all employees and job applicants equal employment opportunities in hiring and promotion without regard to age, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, race, religion, color, veteran status, genetic information, physical or mental disability, national origin, or any other reason prohibited by law.

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