Solution Architect
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Job Description:
Do you want to be at the forefront of delivering Future Operational Resilient Ground Evolution System (FORGE) Command and Control (FC2) capabilities across the DoD?
Parsons is currently seeking a talented and experienced Solution Architect to join our team to provide direct support to the Space Force in Colorado Springs, CO. As a crucial member of our dynamic team, you will play a vital role in gathering, analyzing, and managing all configuration management aspects for the program to ensure the successful design, implementation, and maintenance of FC2 systems that provide essential intelligence and surveillance capabilities.
In this role, you will have the opportunity to leverage your expertise as a solutions architect to develop solutions to ensure optimal performance, reliability, and security of FC2 systems. You will collaborate with talented professionals from diverse backgrounds to solve complex technical challenges and drive innovation in support of our mission critical objectives.
As a Solutions Architect, you will have the chance to work with state-of-the-art technologies, including sensor systems, data processing algorithms, and geospatial analysis tools. You will be at the forefront of shaping the future of systems, contributing to their design, integration, and enhancement to meet evolving operational needs.
What You'll Be Doing:
- Providing systems engineering through leadership and expertise to develop solutions germane to FC2 needs and the FC2 systems.
- Design and implement FC2 system architectures that meet operational requirements and performance objectives.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design and develop international systems integration solutions
- Focuses on DoD 5000.02 artifacts and documentation to perform requirements analysis, including decomposition of high-level requirements into artifacts assignable during Agile program increments and sprints
- Apply systems engineering principles throughout the systems lifecycle phases: concept, development, production, utilization, support, and retirement
- Interact with project teams regarding systems engineering technical considerations and associated problems, issues, or conflicts
- Work closely with project managers to develop project plans and timelines, and monitor progress to ensure on-time delivery
- Responsible for the technical integrity, quality, and completeness of work performed and deliverables associated with one or more of the 25 process areas defined by ISO/IEC15288, to include: Technical Process Area, Enterprise Process Area, and Agreement Process Area
- Contribute to the development of sections of systems engineering documentation, such as Systems Engineering Plans, initial capability documents, requirements specifications, and interface control documents
- The person in this position frequently communicates with co-workers, management, and customers, which may involve delivering presentations
- Identify and mitigate potential risks and issues related to international systems integration and propose solutions to ensure project success
- Develop and maintain documentation, including system diagrams, technical specifications, and standard operating procedures (SOPs).
- Stay updated with emerging technologies, industry trends, and best practices related to solution architect and recommend innovations for continuous improvement.
- Applying your systems engineering expertise on requirements analysis, concept/technology development, architecture analysis, risk assessments, and test & evaluation for a wide range of ground support to space capabilities
What Required Skills You'll Bring:
- Active Secret Clearance
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, IT, Computer Science, Software Engineering or related field; Master’s degree preferred and 8+ years of experience.
- 4+ years of experience in architecting solutions for systems
- Experience with MBSE methodologies and tools for modeling complex systems throughout the systems engineering lifecycle
- Experience in systems of systems engineering of complex systems, with the ability to analyze and optimize interactions between interconnected subsystems
- Experience performing design or development with cross-disciplined engineering teams
- Experience using agile framework development methods and processes
- Broad systems engineering experience including early concept development, requirements analysis, design, test and evaluation, and risk assessment
- Strong verbal and written communication skills, as well as strong critical thinking skills
- Ability to interact effectively with and lead diverse, multidisciplinary teams, including industry and government sponsors
What Desired Skills You'll Bring:
- Experience working within Space Systems Command
- 4+ years of FC2 and MDPAF experience
- Advanced degree in systems engineering
- Experience integrating models across multiple software applications to perform detailed analysis by leveraging data from several engineering domains
- An Active Secret clearance with the ability to obtain an SCI clearance.
Minimum Clearance Required to Start:
SecretThis 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:
$96,400.00 - $168,700.00We 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 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!COMPETITIVE BENEFIT OFFERINGS
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