Principal Systems Analyst

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Job Description:

Parsons is looking for an amazingly talented Principal Systems Analyst to join our team! In this role you will get to support the Missile Defense Agency's (MDA) Terminal High Altitude Area Defense (THAAD) Program Office (MDA/THN). In this role, the successful candidate will directly support the THAAD Launcher Chief Engineer (CE) with ongoing design, production, fielding, and sustainment of THAAD batteries.

What You'll Be Doing:

• Support engineering tasks related to design, production, fielding, & sustainment of advanced THAAD batteries
• Coordinate Systems Engineer activities with the THAAD Product Office Systems Engineering division, other MDA Systems Engineering activities and/or Product Offices, Prime Contractor systems engineering staff, and Other Government Agencies (OGAs) as required
• Generate and/or review detailed THAAD weapon system technical information necessary to support systems engineering activities
• Support Technical Evaluations of proposal information submitted by the Prime contractors in response to issued Request for Proposals (RFPs)
• Obtain & review information from the prime contractor as requested by the Government customer
• Participate in selected prime contractor meetings and boards
• Coordinate with functional support (Quality, Safety, Mission Assurance (QSMA), and Logistics) to support the CE requirements
• Facilitate Government IPTs and functional areas (QSMA, Logistics, Program Operations) as requested
• Support technical Working Group meetings and THAAD Facility Design & Construction activities
• Participate & provide input to teleconferences as directed by the Government customer (e.g. weekly staff meetings, and other regularly scheduled meetings with the prime contractor and its subs)

What Required Skills You'll Bring:

• Active Secret Clearance and ability to maintain one
• MS/MA with 12+ years' experience or BS/BA with 20+ years' experience
• Prior work experience in a Service or DoD Agency-level Program Office
• Solid understanding of MDA Systems Engineering processes required
• Understanding and application of sound engineering principles related to component design, interoperability, technology protection, and risk mitigation
• Ability to develop and present reports and presentations to senior management-level personnel
• Must be able to work within a collaborative environment composed of Military, Government Civilian, Prime Contractor, Sub-Contractor and Supporting Contractor personnel

What Desired Skills You'll Bring:

• Technical knowledge of one more of the following THAAD Weapon System; THAAD Product Office experience highly desired, specifically,
  1) Launcher Component Test Lead (Engineering Testing, Qualification Testing, Production Acceptance Testing)
  2) Launcher Power/Generator System
  3) Launcher Electrical/Circuits
• Electrical Engineering degree and experience highly desired
• Prior MDA or Missile Defense System (MDS) knowledge/experience
• Prior Foreign Military Sales (FMS) Program Office experience
• Proficient with Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Access, and Outlook (e-mail and calendar)

Minimum Clearance Required to Start:

Secret

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:

$100,400.00 - $175,700.00

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!