MDA Next Generation Database Administrator

AeroVironment•Huntsville, AL

12d•Onsite

About The Position

AV is looking for a highly talented Database Administrator to join our team! In this role you will maintain the Model Assessment Limitations Tracker (MALT) and associated supporting documentation.

Requirements

Master of Science or Master of Arts degree and 12+ years of experience. OR a BA/BS degree from an accredited institution of higher learning and 20+ years of experience in lieu of the MA/MS degree requirement.
Active Secret clearance
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 M&S terminology
Systems Engineering and/or Weapon Systems modeling background to support the Missile Defense Agency (MDA) efforts to develop system level M&S requirements for its distributed M&S federation
Apply simulation conceptual modeling (SCM) processes which 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
U.S. person status under the ITAR and the EAR (U.S. citizen, U.S. lawful permanent resident (green card holder), or protected individual such as a refugee, or asylee)
Some positions will require current U.S. Citizenship due to contract requirements.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Update 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 Modeling and Simulation (M&S) Requirements team and Missile Defense System (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 briefings