Systems Analyst II (MDA - CEO)

missiondrivenresearch; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Mission Driven Research is seeking a Systems Analyst to support the MDA Chief Engineer, delivering digital dashboards and schedules that inform senior leadership decisions in the CE Front Office. You will transform complex engineering data into clear visuals and actionable plans to enable rapid strategic responses.

This role requires an Active Secret clearance, a BA/BS and 3+ years of relevant experience, plus experience with digital engineering tools, scheduling, and databases.

Qualifications

• Clearance required: Active Secret.
• BA/BS degree and 3+ years of relevant experience.
• Experience with digital engineering tools, scheduling, and databases.
• Ability to work well in a team and learn quickly.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain digital dashboards for senior leadership.
• Architect and maintain databases to track artifacts and schedules.
• Create and manage complex technical schedules.
• Support emergent requirements and ad-hoc studies.

Skills

Active Secret clearance

Team collaboration

Rapid adaptation

Learning mindset

Education

BA/BS degree

3+ years experience

Tools

MS Project

Primavera

Power BI

Qlik

MS SharePoint

Database tools

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

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