Missile Defense System Architecture Analyst

Parsons Corporation•Fort Belvoir, VA

10d•$63,600 - $111,300

About The Position

Parsons is seeking a Missile Defense System Architecture Analyst to participate in analysis of future Missile Defense System (MDS) architectures and concepts, and in modeling and simulation (M&S) tool development to support architecture assessment. The role is part of the Federal Solutions team, which delivers resources and solutions to U.S. government customers across defense, security, intelligence, infrastructure, and environmental missions.

Requirements

Active Secret security clearance.
Ability to obtain a TS/SCI clearance.
Bachelor's degree in a STEM or related field, or equivalent work experience meeting the job's guidelines.
At least 2 years of related professional experience.
Basic understanding of the current MDS architecture and future concepts.
Some experience in modeling, assessment, and evaluation of future missile defense architectures.
Basic skills in interpreting results and clearly presenting findings.
Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing, and collaborate with others to achieve objectives.
Strong time management skills and ability to assess tasks by importance and urgency.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree with 3 or more years of experience in missile defense-related work or another complex, large DoD program or project.
Active TS/SCI clearance.
Experience with AFSIM or similar MDS simulation tools or frameworks.
Background in IAMD or Cruise Missile Defense systems.
Background or experience with space systems.
Experience defining and using advanced concepts and algorithms for M&S of MDS architectures.
Experience supporting systems engineering-related architecture design activities.

Responsibilities

Assess missile defense system capability gaps, challenges, needs, and opportunities against current and future threats to develop potential architecture solutions that mitigate gaps or improve performance.
Assist in developing analysis plans, executing MDS simulation tools, post-processing and assessing analysis results, and preparing architecture analysis briefs and reports.
Support modeling and simulation efforts, including tailoring tools to specific analysis plans.