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Job Description:

Parsons is looking for an amazingly talented Radar Hardware and Sustainment Analyst​ to join our team! In this role you will get to utilize strong critical thinking and problem solving skills and be capable of interfacing verbally and in writing with Missile Defense Agency (MDA) Subject Matter Experts (SME) and Prime Contractor.

What You'll Be Doing:

• Provide technical support for the System and Lead engineers for sustaining engineering, hardware / software integration, design reviews, and management of in-port maintenance periods/ shipyard availability periods/ depot-level overhauls. 

• Support PM and lead engineer with technical and programmatic input during senior leadership engagements

• Support to all XBR Operations and Sustainment activities being performed under the CLS contract.

• Provide technical support for design requirements and selection of next generation hardware (DREX, AWFG, Servers, Radome, etc…)

• Provide technical support for system modernization, repair, installation, maintenance, and operations with emphasis on C4ISR, radar, shipboard weapon systems, and SATCOM

• Provide technical input for all programmatic / budget planning regarding new system designs/modernization or new operational processes

• Provided technical and sustainment advice for outages to support root cause identification and outage resolution. Develop daily status updates and technical briefings to maintain leadership’s situational awareness of current status

• Provide technical support for contract proposals, technical assessment of contractor Bases of Estimate (BOE) and technical input to Contractor Performance Assessment Reports 

• Conduct technical analysis and develop short notice executive level technical briefings as issues arise

• Coordinate with Navy and Prime Contractor to technically assess hardware design upgrades and proposed modifications identify key technical issue solutions

• Assess all proposed hardware modifications for sustainment and operational impacts

• Provide technical support, in coordination with the Military Sealift Command (MSC) for configuration management, and resolution of Hardware / Software issues

• Provide technical and operational support for detailed Maintenance Period/ depot-level overhaul  planning, coordination and execution

• Provide technical support to operations, network administration, cyber security, facility security, access control, satellite communications, data links, configuration management, and logistics.

• Provide operational expertise to support critical mission operations, replenishment at sea, transit planning, maintenance schedules, developmental testing, and system certifying events for the Missile Defense System

What Required Skills You'll Bring:

• Active Secret Clearance or higher required

• MA/MS degree and 12+ years experience working on missile defense-related or other complex, large DoD program/project OR a BA/BS degree and 20+ years of experience working on missile defense-related or other complex, large DoD program/project

• Knowledge and application of phased array radar theory, function, design and sustainment.

What Desired Skills You'll Bring:

• Experience with Integrated Missile Defense Radar Systems

• Works independently, applying engineering rigor to analyze and resolve problems within a fast-paced, dynamic environment

• Experience with Program Management and sustainment processes

• Experience implementing systems engineering "V" processes

• Familiarity with program protection and Anti-Tamper initiatives

• Experience with software development, testing, and fielding initiatives

• Ability to self-manage and initiate within team structure

• Ability to decompose complex problems to actionable elements

• Ability to work across organizational boundaries

• Ability to present complex information and concepts to Leaders at various levels

• Proficient with Microsoft Office® applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

• 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

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!

This position will be posted for a minimum of 3 days and will continue to be posted for an average of 30 days until a qualified applicant is selected or the position has been cancelled.

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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