Strategic Architecture Analyst

Parsons•Huntsville, AL

About The Position

In a world of possibilities, pursue one with endless opportunities. Imagine Next! At Parsons, you can imagine a career where you thrive, work with exceptional people, and be yourself. Guided by our leadership vision of valuing people, embracing agility, and fostering growth, we cultivate an innovative culture that empowers you to achieve your full potential. Unleash your talent and redefine what’s possible. Job Description: Ready for a challenge helping defend our country? Parsons will be hiring Strategic Architecture Analyst in support of the Missile Defense Agency. Our Engineers work with the MDA and function as a technical, engineering, advisory, and management support. This Analyst will d efine and evaluate Missile Defense System (MDS) capability trade space envelope, architectural performance metrics, and other high-level performance metrics.

Requirements

Bachelors degree and 7+ years working on missile defense-related or other DoD program / project
Familiarity with DOD and MDA processes and procedures
Have detailed knowledge of the Missile Defense System to include Command and Control networks
Active Secret security clearance required

Nice To Haves

Bachelors degree with 20+ years of experience or Masters degree with 12+ years of experience
Proficient in the Office Suite (Word, Excel, Power Point)
Familiarity with Navy Missile Defense Systems (CEC/Aegis, etc.)
Familiarity with Army Missile Defense Systems (THAAD/PATRIOT/IBCS, etc.)
Familiarity with Air Force Missile Defense Systems (GMD/UEWRs/ABAD, etc.)
Expertise in RF/Overhead sensors/optics (EO/IR)/photonics/EW/EA/EP also a plus
Having or having eligibility for a TS/SCI Clearance

Responsibilities

Scope, execute and document the results of MDS architecture trade studies as a member of the Architecture Design Team
Support the development of Initial Requirements Documents, Architecture Requirements Packages, and other systems engineering artifacts related to the MDS, as applicable
Support the development of alternative architecture concepts addressing projected capability gaps, real world threats, and intelligence community threat estimates
Lead and coordinate the development of architecture requirements, development, and analysis in support of Service and Combatant Commands (CCMD) needs.
Lead, develop, and coordinate MDA vision and strategies to support the Warfighter, including coordinating with DoD, Joint Staff, Services, CCMDs, Intel Community (IC), Other Governmental Agencies (OGA), national labs, Industry and international partners
Support the Architecture Design Team to scope and define trade study methodologies, measures and deliverables
Support activities of the Architecture Design Team; provide, develop and deliver briefings addressing applicable trade study efforts; provide comment and review to work products developed by other Working Group members
Coordinate future technology requirements across the breadth of MDA and with DoD, Joint Staff, Services, the IC, and OGAs.
Coordinate trade study related activities and work products with teammates across the Architecture Design Team and external MDA stakeholders as applicable