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Job Description:

Parsons is looking for an amazingly talented Advanced Architecture Analyst to join our team! In this role you will get to define and evaluate Missile Defense System (MDS) capability trade space envelope, architectural performance metrics, and other high-level performance metrics as applicable.

What You'll Be Doing:

• Scopes, executes and documents the results of MDS architecture trade studies as a member of the Architecture Design Team

• Supports the development of Initial Requirements Documents, Architecture Requirements Packages, and other systems engineering artifacts related to the MDS, as applicable

• Supports the development of alternative architecture concepts addressing projected capability gaps, real world threats, and intelligence community threat estimates

• Leads and coordinates the development of architecture requirements, development, and analysis in support of Service and Combatant Commands (CCMD) needs.

• Leads, develops, and coordinates MDA vision and strategies to support the Warfighter, including coordinating with DoD, Joint Staff, Services, CCMDs, Intel Community (IC), Other Governmental Agencies (OGA), national labs, Industry and international partners

• Supports the Architecture Design Team to scope and define trade study methodologies, measures and deliverables

• Supports activities of the Architecture Design Team; provides, develops and delivers briefings addressing applicable trade study efforts; provides comment and review to work products developed by other Working Group members

• Coordinates future technology requirements across the breadth of MDA and with DoD, Joint Staff, Services, the IC, and OGAs

• Coordinates trade study related activities and work products with teammates across the Architecture Design Team and external MDA stakeholders as applicable

What Required Skills You'll Bring:

• Master's degree and 12+ years of relevant experience OR a Bachelor's degree and 20+ years of relevant experience

• Active Secret clearance

• Familiarity with DOD and MDA processes and procedures

• Have detailed knowledge of the MDS to include Command and Control networks

• Be able to successfully accomplish the duties by working with minimal guidance

What Desired Skills You'll Bring:

• Proficient in the Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint)

• Preferred Navy veteran that held a position such as an Aegis Weapon System EDO or Joint Interface Control Officer, or alternatively an Army/Air Force veteran that understands MDS Elements such as THAAD/LTAMDS/Sentinel/ PATRIOT/GMD

• Understands the MDS technically more than what we typically think of as an “Architect” in the Systems Engineering sense

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Minimum Clearance Required to Start:

Secret

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: $104,200.00 - $182,400.00

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.

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!

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