Missile Defense System Architecture Analyst

Parsons; Virginia; On-site; USD 64,000 - 111,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Paid time off

ESOP

401(k)

Life insurance

Flexible work schedules

Holidays

Job summary

Parsons is seeking a Missile Defense System Architecture Analyst to analyze future MDS architectures and develop M&S tools to support assessments.

You will assess capability gaps, develop analysis plans, execute simulations, and prepare architecture briefs. Requires active secret clearance with ability to obtain TS/SCI, plus a STEM degree or equivalent experience.

Qualifications

• Active Secret security clearance required.
• Ability to obtain TS/SCI clearance.
• Bachelor's Degree in STEM or related field, or 2+ years of applicable experience.
• Basic understanding of current MDS architecture and future concepts.
• Experience with modeling, assessment, and evaluation of future missile defense architectures.
• Ability to interpret results and present findings clearly.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.

Responsibilities

• Assess missile defense system capability gaps and propose architecture solutions.
• Develop analysis plans, run MDS simulations, post-process results, and prepare briefs/reports.
• Support M&S efforts and tailor tools to analysis plans.

Skills

Active Secret clearance

TS/SCI clearance

Bachelor's degree in STEM or related

MDS architecture concepts

Modeling & simulation experience

Effective written and verbal comms

Education

Bachelor's Degree in STEM or related field

Tools

AFSIM or similar MDS simulation tools

Job description

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Job Description:

Parsons is looking for an amazingly talented Missile Defense System Architecture Analyst to join our team! In this role you will get to participate in analysis of future Missile Defense System (MDS) architectures and concepts, and modeling and simulation (M&S) tool development to support architecture assessment.

What You'll Be Doing:

• Assess missile defense system capability gaps, challenges, needs, and opportunities against current and future threats to develop potential architecture solutions that mitigate gaps and/or improve performance
• Assist in the development of analysis plans, execute MDS simulation tools, post-process and assess analysis results, and prepare architecture analysis briefs/reports
• Support modeling & simulation (M&S) efforts related to the above to tailor tools to specific analysis plans

• Strong time management skills and the ability to assess tasks based on their importance and urgency

What Required Skills You'll Bring:

• Active Secret clearance
• Ability to obtain a TS/SCI clearance
• Bachelor's Degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics) or related field, or equivalent work experience that meets guidelines established for job and 2+ years of related professional experience
• Basic understanding of the current MDS architecture and future concepts
• Some experience in modeling, assessment, and evaluation of future missile defense architectures
• Basic skills in interpreting results and presenting findings clearly
• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, as well as collaboration with others to achieve objectives

• Strong time management skills and the ability to assess tasks based on their importance and urgency

What Desired Skills You'll Bring:

• Bachelor's Degree with 3+ years of experience in missile defense-related or other complex, large DoD program/project
• Active TS/SCI Clearance
• Experience with AFSIM or similar MDS simulation tools/frameworks
• Background in IAMD/Cruise Missile Defense systems
• Background or experience with space systems
• Experience with the definition and use of advanced concepts and algorithms for the M&S of MDS architectures

• Experience supporting systems engineering-related architecture design activities

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: $63,600.00 - $111,300.00We 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!

• medical
• dental
• vision
• paid time off
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• 401(k)
• life insurance
• flexible work schedules
• 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.

We truly invest and care about our employee’s wellbeing and provide endless growth opportunities as the sky is the limit, so aim for the stars!

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