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Job Description:

Parsons is looking for an amazingly talented Senior Program Analyst to support technical program performance of Targets programs! In this role you will get to demonstrate your capabilities and experience in missile systems and technical program planning, test and execution. Primary duties include providing integrated technical and programmatic advice to Targets Program Manager(s) and Chief Engineer(s).

What You'll Be Doing:

• Provide inputs to the Government Customer’s program plans and technical requirements

• Review Prime Contractor proposals and plans for sound technical approaches that meet requirements within the program schedule

• Assess Prime Contractor and target provider performance to plan

• Review and assess technical data (specifications, analyses, test plans/reports)

• Identify potential technical issues and provide recommendations towards resolving or minimizing their impact

• Review and provide comments on Prime Contractor Objective Evidence in support of major milestone reviews (e.g. SRRs, PDRs, CDRs)

• Review ground and flight test plans, objectives, procedures, data requirements and data analysis methodologies for sound testing practices

• Review and analyze test data and results against test objectives

• Monitor missile system assembly, integration and test activities

• Represent the interests of the customer in Failure Review Boards, Working Groups, Integrated Product Teams, Engineering Review Boards, Material Review Boards and Technical Interchange Meetings

• Identify and contribute to the resolution of complex engineering issues that can involve multiple engineering functional areas

• Develop briefings and decision packages for MDA Leadership

• Assist the Chief Engineer and the engineering staff in day-to-day activities including response to data calls and action items, preparing briefing packages, tracking and reporting status of activities and issue resolution, prioritizing and coordinating group activities, facilitating meetings, representing the Chief Engineer in meetings, etc.

• May be requested to lead working group meetings, work actions and report status on behalf to the Chief Engineer

What Required Skills You'll Bring:

• Bachelor's degree and 7+ years working on missile defense-related or other complex, large DoD program / project

• Active Secret clearance

• Experience with Missile Defense Agency, Ballistic Missile Defense System, and/or Targets and Countermeasures Program Offices is desired

• Capability to develop and present reports and presentations to senior management-level personnel

• Must be able to work in a dynamic environment and have the individual flexibility to work multiple actions simultaneously and resolve time sensitive issues

• Strong communication skills to include oral, written and briefing

• Travel to contractor and test locations CONUS/OCONUS (approximately 15% travel)

What Desired Skills You'll Bring:

• Familiarity with the Government acquisition and systems engineering processes

• Experience with Microsoft tools (e.g. MS Word, Excel, Project, PowerPoint)

• Excellent oral and written communications

• Technical proposal development and evaluation

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: $86,700.00 - $151,700.00

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!

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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