Senior Space Technical Integrator

Parsons Corporation•Colorado Springs, CO

22d•Onsite

About The Position

Parsons is a leader in developing cutting-edge solutions for the Department of Defense and Intelligence Community, prioritizing its people and mission. The Space Operations directorate is dedicated to ensuring national security through innovative space solutions, combining subject matter experts with brilliant technologists. This position is for an experienced Systems Engineer or Space SME to support the Space Warfighting Analysis Center’s (SWAC) Force Design Integration Office (FDIO) in Colorado Springs, CO, with limited travel. The role involves supporting SWAC Force Design (FD) technical analysis, specifically focusing on missile warning and tracking using space-based surveillance sensing and targeting. This includes collaborating with SWAC Programs, conducting independent analysis, and developing integrated decision support products at various classification levels. The qualified candidate will also support USSF decisions regarding resourcing, policy and requirements development, acquisitions, and operational planning based on FD recommendations. The applicant must possess deep technical knowledge of space capabilities, expertise in complex analysis, understanding of industry best practices, and the ability to translate USSF capabilities into a joint context for integration.

Requirements

TS/SCI w/Poly (have an existing poly or be willing to submit to one)
Bachelor’s degree in a STEM field
Strong technical background
Efficiency in developing system behavior models using SySML or UAF
10+ years space operations and/or space acquisition experience
Experience with space design and/or architecture development including satellite ground systems
Experience with and knowledge of DoW, IC, and commercial satellite systems
Ability to quickly create decision quality materials for senior leaders
Understanding of complex technical issues and ability to produce recommendations for a wide audience
Apply critical thinking in complex and dynamic organizational environments
Have strong communication skills (technical writing, developing presentations, briefing, etc.)

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in a STEM field
4+ years joint operational planning, integration, or requirements development experience
4+ years of commercial/civil space experience
Experience working in TS/SCI / SAP environment

Responsibilities

Interface with DAF, USSF, and USSF Field Command technical experts and staffs
Articulate technical FD recommendations to USSF and joint communities
Support transition of FD recommendations into USSF and joint requirements documents, foster a thorough joint approval process, and provide a technical basis for acquisition strategy development
Engage the joint community to understand, document, and maintain operational needs & requirements for ingestion into FD analysis
Support development of investment priorities based on FD recommendations and integration into annual USSF Program Objective Memorandum (POM) budget
Assist in the set up and execution of force design forums
Capture and recommend force design dependencies and opportunities (joint, intelligence community, industry, international and other government organizations)
Support high-visibility capability efforts