Parsons
Defense
PrincipalSystemAnalyst
“Principal System Analyst at Parsons. Skills: System analysis, Missile defense, MDA systems engineering, Technical briefings. Perform integrated analysis and evaluation of GDA test events. Participate in and support engineering milestones”
Industry & Context.
Resolve issues
Active Secret clearance
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
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, 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 Have
understanding of the Command & Control framework for missile defense systems, Experience in Model-Based System Engineering, 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
What You'll Do.
Perform integrated analysis and evaluation of GDA test events
Participate in and support engineering milestones
Collaborate with stakeholders across MDA
Lead or support technical interchange meetings
Develop executive-level briefings
Coordinate meetings and VTCs
Represent the Government customer in IPTs
Apply engineering tools such as DOORS
Support efforts related to system security
Integrate cybersecurity inputs
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Collaborate with stakeholders across MDA and outside MDA; Coordinate schedules; Resolve issues; Ensure technical accuracy; Represent the Government customer in IPTs, working groups, and forums; Communicate effectively across diverse technical teams
Communication Scope
Communicate effectively across diverse technical teams; Developing and delivering technical briefings to senior decision-makers
Process & Methodology
Action tracking, Meeting coordination, Managing Congressional or routine taskers
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