Modeling and Simulation Systems Engineer/Analyst

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Job Description:

Parsons is looking for an amazingly talented Modeling and Simulation (M&S) Systems Engineer / Analyst to join our team! Parsons' extensive experience in the cleared space, combined with your advanced technical knowledge, will propel your career forward with opportunity for advancement with top performance. This position provides Modeling and Simulation (M&S) Systems Analyst/Engineer support to the MDA Stakeholder.

What You'll Be Doing:

• Manage Missile Defense System (MDS) models and simulations supporting development, evaluation, and Warfighter training
• Support development of a cloud-based computing environment allowing the federation of those models and simulations into an integrated digital MDS representation onto a single computing system.
• Provide Government Stakeholder support to manage the software applications, and infrastructure life-cycle processes.
• Problem research, solution development, and presenting these solutions on issues affecting the Government Stakeholder.
• Provide Systems Engineering expertise and knowledge
• Provide Prime Contractor proposal technical evaluation and analysis
• Assist with assessments of the adequacy of analysis and engineering solutions and assessments as project execution occurs.
• Support program reviews, milestone decisions, and other decision forums. Perform risk assessments when directed. Monitor performance of technical risks.
• Develop techniques to monitor integrated programs, plans, and schedules for adequacy
• Identify, analyze, and document system, design, interface, assessment, and validation/verification requirements to include risk assessments
• Support the development, review, and editing of system requirement documents, requirements verification and validation, method papers reviews, test case designing, and analysis for requirements closure
• Support execution of projects including cost, schedule, risk, manpower, and performance evaluations against agreed to baselines for assigned programs
• Support contracting processes and monitors contracting activities of executing agents. Advises leadership on progress and identifies significant issues and potential mitigation plans
• Collaborate across the MDA organization (including multinational exchanges)
• Present technical information to MDA Leadership at various levels

What Required Skills You'll Bring:

• Working knowledge of Systems Engineering concepts, roles and responsibilities
• Familiarity with missile and/or interceptor weapon system components and performance
• Ability to obtain/maintain Secret security clearance
• Experience with software and M&S integration, test planning, and execution

What Desired Skills You'll Bring:

• Software requirements management proficiency
• Software process management and development proficiency
• Action Officer (AO) proficiency
• Demonstrated ability presenting complex information and concepts to Leaders at various levels
• Ability to work independently within a fast-paced, dynamic environment
• Ability to work across organizational boundaries
• Self-starter with willingness to learn
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office® applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio, Access)
• Working knowledge of MDA Systems Engineering processes and procedures
• Working knowledge of MDA organizational structure
• Working knowledge of Missile Defense System (MDS) architecture and concepts
• Familiar with Agile and Lean software development principles
• Familiar with software development, verification and validation, and integration
• Familiar with modeling and simulation concepts
• Understand Earned Value Management (EVM) concepts
• Active Secret security clearance; ability to obtain/maintain Top Secret security clearance as required

Minimum Clearance Required to Start:

Not Applicable/None

This position is part of our Federal Solutions team.

Our Federal Solutions segment delivers resources to our US government customers that ensure the success of missions around the globe. Our diverse, intelligent employees drive the state of the art as they provide services and solutions in the areas of defense, security, intelligence, infrastructure, and environmental. We promote a culture of excellence and close-knit teams that take pride in delivering, protecting, and sustaining our nation's most critical assets, from Earth to cyberspace. Throughout the company, our people are anticipating what's next to deliver the solutions our customers need now.

Salary Range:

$68,400.00 - $245,200.00

We value our employees and want our employees to take care of their overall wellbeing, which is why we offer best-in-class benefits such as medical, dental, vision, paid time off, Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), 401(k), life insurance, flexible work schedules, and holidays to fit your busy lifestyle!

The position may require a COVID vaccination or an approved accommodation/exemption for a disability/medical condition or religious belief as required by customer requirements and some cases federal, state, provincial or local mandates.

Parsons is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility in the workplace. Diversity is ingrained in who we are, how we do business, and is one of our company's core values. Parsons equally employs representation at all job levels for minority, female, disabled, protected veteran and LGBTQ+.

We truly invest and care about our employee's wellbeing and provide endless growth opportunities as the sky is the limit, so aim for the stars! Imagine next and join the Parsons quest-APPLY TODAY!