Parsons

Federal Solutions

MissileDefenseSystemArchitectureEngineer

$134–241k Fort Belvoir, Virginia, United States FULL TIME
Market Sentiment
HIGH DEMAND

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optimal for Senior candidates.

The Brief

“Missile Defense System Architecture Engineer at Parsons. Skills: Missile Defense System Architecture, QlikSense development, MBSE. Support the Missile Defense Agency (MDA) Architecture Validation team as a Missile Defense System Architecture Assessment Engineer. Developing and maintaining the QlikSense-based Capability Gap Tracker tool”

Industry & Context.

Federal Solutions
Problems you'll solve

Ability to work independently to analyze and solve problems

Eligibility Requirements

Minimum of an active Secret clearance, Ability to quickly qualify for access to Special Access Programs (SAP)

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

A minimum of 12 years' experience on missile defense-related or other complex, large DoD program or project with a master’s degree in a STEM field., Minimum of an active Secret clearance, Ability to work independently to analyze and solve problems, Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite

Nice to Have

Top Secret/SCI clearance, Proficient with QlikSense development, Experience with MBSE, Previous MDA experience, Experience with Missile Defense System architecture planning and design, Experience in or the ability to quickly qualify for access to Special Access Programs (SAP)

What You'll Do.

Support the Missile Defense Agency (MDA) Architecture Validation team as a Missile Defense System Architecture Assessment Engineer

Developing and maintaining the QlikSense-based Capability Gap Tracker tool

and organizing gaps and threats

Assist in the development and management of the QlikSense-based Capability Gap Tracker (CGT) tool

Work closely with other MDA organizations to help them understand and leverage the CGT while gaining insight into elements that make up the missile defense system

Attend regular meetings with Joint Staff and Combatant Commands to support CGT Development

Attend meetings and provide input to support Missile Defeat Wargames

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Work closely with other MDA organizations; Attend regular meetings with Joint Staff and Combatant Commands; Attend meetings

Full Job Description

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:**_ Parsons is looking for an amazingly talented **Missile Defense System Architecture Engineer** to join our team! In this role you will get to support the Missile Defense Agency (MDA) Architecture Validation team as a Missile Defense System Architecture Assessment Engineer by developing and maintaining the QlikSense-based Capability Gap Tracker tool. **What You 'll Be Doing:** * Assist in the development and management of the QlikSense-based Capability Gap Tracker (CGT) tool, to include reviewing, updating, and organizing gaps and threats * Work closely with other MDA organizations to help them understand and leverage the CGT while gaining insight into elements that make up the missile defense system * Attend regular meetings with Joint Staff and Combatant Commands to support CGT Development * Attend meetings and provide input to support Missile Defeat Wargames **What Required Skills You 'll Bring:** * A minimum of 12 years' experience on missile defense-related or other complex, large DoD program or project with a master’s degree in a STEM field. * Minimum of an active Secret clearance * Ability to work independently to analyze and solve problems * Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite **What Desired Skills You 'll Bring:** * Top Secret/SCI clearance * Proficient with QlikSense development * Experience with MBSE * Previous MDA experience * Experience with Missile Defense System architecture planning and design * Experience in or the ability to quickly qualify for access to Special Access Programs (SAP) _**Security Clearance Requirement:**_ An

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