Systems Analyst II (MDA - CEO)

Mission Driven Research, Inc; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Mission Driven Research, Inc. is seeking a Systems Analyst to support the MDA Chief Engineer in transforming complex engineering data into clear dashboards and schedules for senior leadership decisions.

This role demands proactive problem-solving to support dynamic, ad-hoc strategic projects in a Front Office environment. You will design dashboards, maintain databases, and manage technical schedules while collaborating with a team to meet mission needs and rapidly respond to evolving

Qualifications

• Must hold an Active Secret clearance.
• BA/BS degree and 3+ years of relevant experience.
• Experience with digital engineering tools.
• Experience with scheduling and database tools.
• Ability to excel in a team setting.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain digital dashboards to visualize engineering metrics, risk assessments, and technical performance measures for senior leadership review.
• Architect and maintain structured databases to track engineering artifacts, action items, and technical baseline documentation.
• Create and manage complex technical schedules
• Assist the Chief Engineer with emerging requirements, rapid data calls, technical writing, and special engineering studies.

Skills

Active Secret clearance

Team-oriented

Willingness to learn

Experience with digital engineering

Education

BA/BS degree

Tools

MS Project

Primavera

Power BI

Qlik

MS SharePoint

Job description

MDR is seeking a skilled and motivated Systems Analyst to support the MDA Chief Engineer who will serve as a critical technical enabler within the CE Front Office. You will be responsible for transforming complex engineering and programmatic data into clear, actionable digital dashboards and schedules that drive senior leadership decisions. Because the Front Office environment is dynamic, this role requires a proactive problem-solver who can pivot quickly to support emerging, ad-hoc strategic projects.

What You'll Be Doing

• Design, develop, and maintain digital dashboards to visualize engineering metrics, risk assessments, and technical performance measures for senior leadership review.
• Architect and maintain structured databases to track engineering artifacts, action items, and technical baseline documentation.
• Create and manage complex technical schedules
• Assist the Chief Engineer with emerging requirements, rapid data calls, technical writing, and special engineering studies as mission needs dictate.

What Required Skills You'll Bring

• Active Secret clearance
• BA/BS degree and 3+ years of relevant experience
• Experience with digital engineering tools
• Experience with scheduling and database tools
• Ability to excel in a team setting
• Desire to continuously learn new skills, or programs, to accomplish the mission

What Desired Skills You'll Bring

• Expertise in MS Project or Primavera
• Expertise in digital visualization software tools (ex. Power BI or Qlik)
• Expertise in MS SharePoint
• MDA Experience

Position Requirements

• Clearance Required
  • Secret
• Position Level
  • Jr.
• FT/PT
  • Full Time
• Years Related Work Experience
  • 3
• Education Level Required
  • 4-yr

Mission Driven Research is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/veterans. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.