Intermediate Analyst

Modern Technology Solutions Inc•Colorado Springs, CO

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Modern Technology Solutions, Inc. (MTSI) is seeking an Intermediate Analyst with space, missile defense, and requirements development/traceability experience to provide Systems Engineering and Technical Assistance (SETA) support to the Missile Defense Agency/Space Capabilities (MDA/DCS) Directorate at Schriever Space Force Base (SFB) in Colorado Springs, Colorado. This 100% on-site position is primarily responsible for supporting the MDA/DCS Chief Engineer and MDA/DCS Program Managers for the development and integration of new capabilities into the Missile Defense System (MDS). Candidate must be a self-starter who thrives in a dynamic environment, can accomplish high-level tasks independently, and works well with other team members and customers.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree with 7+ years' experience.
7+ years of experience in DoD (mandatory) or MDA (preferred) systems engineering and technical support to program management
Experience in developing system requirements/specifications, engineering management plans, and interface control documents
Ability to depict technical approaches, designs, block diagrams, algorithms, and implementations in written and graphical form
Proficiency in MS Office suite, including Excel, Powerpoint and Project
Outstanding written and oral communication skills
Active TS/SCI security clearance with Special Access Program (SAP) eligibility is required for this position.
U.S. Citizenship is also required for this position.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of space or missile defense system design, operations, testing, and deployment
DoD Level III certified in Systems Engineering (SPRD&E) or equivalent
Training in systems engineering processes (INCOSE, PMI, or similar credential)
5+ years of MDA and DoD acquisition experience.
Experience in Digital Engineering
Experience with DOORS, SysML and Cameo/Rhapsody

Responsibilities

Provide integration support for the acquisition, development, sustainment and verification of systems, software, and equipment using MDA Engineering processes, the Systems Engineering process (“V” diagram), and Agile processes.
Support MDS system engineering process from architecture definition, requirements development (PCNs, SCNs), up to and including development of Element Specs and ICDs.
Translate user requirements into system requirements.
Document system requirements, key performance parameters, and measures of performance in Dynamic Object Oriented Requirements System (DOORS).
Evaluate requirement verifications proposed by prime contractors.
Document requirements and traceability IAW MDA standards (e.g., Trace Certification Memorandum).
Prepare and review various engineering documentation and executive-level decision papers, to include: Systems Engineering Master Plan, interface control documents, system specifications, and requirements documents
Develop, assess, and present program risks and maintain a risk register.
Works with Element analysts to identify program data needs for requirements definition, accessing requirements satisfaction, and meeting design suitability requirements.
Develop products to support engineering technical reviews in accordance with MDA Instruction 5000.20-INS, “Engineering Technical Review Process”
Supports space sensor and constellation-level architecture analysis to support integration into broader MDS architectures and Enterprise (multi-agency) architectures.
Provides coordination and support to other MDA organizations for analysis of space systems' contribution to regional and homeland defense scenarios.
Support element engineering review processes including Engineering Review Boards (ERBs) and Configuration Control Boards.
Provide advice and assistance to leadership and the team on problems, issues, and projects for assigned programs.
Apply engineering solutions to improve operations and/or resolve unique or complex problems and issues.
Document engineering activities, including writing reports, analyzing data, creating/understanding schedules, and making recommendations to the leadership and team
Provide planning, integration and technical program baseline management
Provide technical support in the execution of MDA engineering processes through all phases of the MDS acquisition lifecycle
Prepare technical analyses and risk assessment in support of the MDA Acquisition Framework
Apply disciplined systems engineering practices (requirements identification, architecture development, and validation/verification)
Support development of employment for Space Sensors systems, including consideration for warfighter operationalization