Principal System Analyst (MDA)

Mission Driven Research; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Mission Driven Research in Huntsville, AL seeks a Principal System Analyst to support the MDA Test program office, developing and refining capabilities of the target systems for missile defense testing.

You will contribute to multiple programs, perform integrated analysis, coordinate with diverse teams, and prepare executive-level briefings for senior leaders including Flag Officers and SES personnel.

Qualifications

• Active Secret clearance is required.
• Masters degree with 12+ years on DoD missile defense programs, or a Bachelor's with 20+ years on large DoD programs.
• Strong understanding of MDA systems engineering processes and procedures.
• Experience with MDA and GDA system elements.

Responsibilities

• 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 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.

Skills

Active Secret clearance

MS Office proficiency

Independent communication

Education

Master's degree

Bachelor's degree

Tools

DOORS

Qlik

Job description

MDR is looking for an amazingly talented Principal System Analyst to join our team! In this role you will support the Missile Defense Agency (MDA) Test 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:

• Active Secret clearance
• 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
• 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

Position Requirements

• Clearance Required
  • Secret
• Position Level
  • Principal
• FT/PT
  • Full Time
• Years Related Work Experience
  • 20
• Education Level Required
  • 4-yr

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