Senior Missile Defense System Analyst

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Job Description:

Parsons is looking for an amazingly talented Senior Missile Defense System Analyst to join our team! In this role you will get to provide system engineering and technical support to assessments of Missile Defense System capabilities and limitations. 

What You'll Be Doing:

• Perform technical assessments to support fielding decisions by Missile Defense System (MDS) leadership and stakeholders for sensors, battle management, communications, and weapons systems.

• Provide technical support and engineering rigor by performing predictive analysis supporting ground test conditions, analytical support to system assessment leads, and synthesis and visualization of key technical aspects of MDS performance.

What Required Skills You'll Bring:

• MS/MA degree and 12+ years of experience.  A BS/BA with 20+ years of experience is acceptable in lieu of a MS/MA degree.

• Active Secret clearance.

• Knowledge of MDS weapon systems, particular MDS radars and sensors.

• Detailed knowledge of radar functionality (i.e., cueing, detection, tracking, discrimination, etc.).

• A keen understanding of tactical track message data (i.e., B-Series, L-Series, TADIL-J, VMF-K).

• Ability to decompose complex problems to actionable elements and then presenting analysis results to various levels of government customers.

• Development of assessment objectives and metrics to support capability delivery plans.

What Desired Skills You'll Bring:

• Knowledge of Integrated Air and Missile Defense (IAMD) and Army Integrated Battle Command and Control (IBCS).

• Understanding of Area Air Defense Plans and Blue Force Designs.

• Knowledge of the functionality of various missile defense systems such as battle managers, interceptors, radar sensors, and infrared sensors.

Security Clearance Requirement:

An active Secret security clearance is required for this position.​

This position is part of our Federal Solutions team.

The Federal Solutions segment delivers resources to our US government customers that ensure the success of missions around the globe. Our 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: $108,700.00 - $190,200.00

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!

Parsons is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other protected status.

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