Systems Analyst (IP) (Job ID:4663)

Valkyrie•Dahlgren, VA

8d•$85,000 - $105,000•Onsite

About The Position

Valkyrie Enterprises has an immediate opening for a Systems Analyst supporting the Surface Combat Systems Training Command (SCSTC) in Dahlgren, Virginia. The position provides high-level systems analysis for the International Programs Office (N7I), supporting training readiness for international partners. The Systems Analyst assesses U.S. Navy baseline changes and applies knowledge of surface ship combat systems to determine training requirements and impacts to Foreign Military Sales (FMS) baselines. The role applies technical competence in Aegis Combat System elements to recommend changes to technical applications and training requirements for FMS maintenance and operations courses taught by SCSTC. It also evaluates training-system capabilities and limitations, recommends changes based on individual countries’ surface ship training requirements, and presents findings to government staff. The position requires an active Secret clearance and the ability to maintain it. Minimal travel is required (10%). When travel involves domestic flights or access to secure federal facilities or military bases, the employee must obtain and maintain appropriate identification credentials, such as REAL ID. Physical requirements include prolonged sitting or standing, moving between worksites, communicating and exchanging information, and repetitive hand and wrist motions. The work may involve extreme temperatures, noise, vibration, hazards, atmospheric conditions affecting the respiratory system, and close quarters or narrow passageways. Employment offers are contingent on applicable pre-employment requirements, which may include background investigation, employment and education verification, drug screening, driving-record review, security-clearance eligibility, and access requirements. Valkyrie Enterprises provides equal employment opportunity and offers medical, dental, and vision options; company-paid life and disability insurance; a 401(k) with match; education reimbursement; company-paid holidays; and paid time off.

Requirements

High school diploma.
At least 6 years of experience in the design, operation, and/or maintenance of complex U.S. Navy Surface Combat Systems.
Experience analyzing and evaluating recommended changes and determining their impact on system readiness and user functionality.
Experience reading design documents and evaluating high-level interface block diagrams.
Experience evaluating innovative designs incorporating commercial equipment, part-task trainer emulations, and simulations to create flexible and cost-effective training and readiness capabilities.
Active Secret clearance and ability to maintain the clearance.

Nice To Haves

Recent surface ship combat system experience in operations, maintenance, and/or training.
Instructor experience and MTS.
Ability to apply surface combat systems knowledge to resolve complex problems and provide technical and training solutions.
Ability to communicate technical information clearly verbally and in writing.
Experience with general Navy Surface Combat Systems, foreign disclosure operations, and information-security processes for classified material handling.
Knowledge of U.S. releasability and disclosure policies and guidance.
Ability to work collaboratively with government civilian, military, and contractor personnel.

Responsibilities

Assess U.S. Navy baseline changes and determine training requirements and impacts to FMS baselines.
Apply surface ship combat systems knowledge and experience to support international partner training readiness.
Use knowledge of Aegis Combat System elements to recommend changes to technical applications and training requirements for FMS maintenance and operations courses taught by SCSTC.
Evaluate training-system capabilities and limitations and recommend changes based on specific country surface ship training requirements.
Assess, review, and present findings to government staff, including training-system improvements and training recommendations.