Principal System Analyst

Parsons Corporation•Huntsville, AL

15h•$112,200 - $196,400

About The Position

Parsons is looking for an amazingly talented Principal System Analyst to join our team! In this role you will support the Missile Defense Agency (MDA) Targets and Countermeasures program office. Your work will cover multiple programs, developing and refining the capabilities of the MDA target systems built to test missile defense systems.

Requirements

Masters degree with 12+ years working on missile defense-related or other complex, large DoD program OR Bachelor's degree with 20+ years working on missile defense-related or other complex, large DoD program
Active Secret clearance
Strong understanding of MDA systems engineering processes and procedures
Demonstrate understanding of system architecture and system
Experience with MDA and GDA system elements
Familiarity with the Missile Defense System at large and how each system element coordinates across the system of systems
Knowledge of the ETM-2 system and experience managing Congressional or routine taskers
Ability to operate independently and communicate effectively across diverse technical teams
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Project)
Skilled in developing and delivering technical briefings to senior decision-makers

Nice To Haves

Strong understanding of the Command & Control framework for missile defense systems
Experience in Model-Based System Engineering
Strong understanding of the test process for all test types and their walkup activities, execution, as well as post test analysis and activities
Bachelor's degree in STEM in addition to Master's degree in STEM

Responsibilities

Perform integrated analysis and evaluation of GDA test events including Flight Tests, Ground Tests, and Cyber Tests activities
Participate in and support engineering milestones across multiple systems
Collaborate with stakeholders across MDA and outside MDA to coordinate schedules, resolve issues, and ensure technical accuracy
Lead or support technical interchange meetings (TIMs), action tracking, and meeting coordination
Develop executive-level briefings, technical papers, and correspondence for senior leaders, including Flag Officers and SES personnel
Coordinate meetings and VTCs as needed
Represent the Government customer in IPTs, working groups, and forums
Apply engineering tools such as DOORS, and Qlik for analysis and coordination
Support efforts related to system security, including compliance tracking or integration of cybersecurity inputs into engineering processes