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Job Description:

Parsons has emerged as a leader in the development of cutting-edge solutions for the Department of Defense and Intelligence Community. Our tremendous success can be attributed to our people and our priorities. We hire the best, we make them a priority and we never lose focus on the mission. It’s why we’re here. We have built this cultural legacy by working closely with analysts and operators to understand their needs and deliver meaningful value through innovative, cost effective and intuitive software solutions.

Our Space Operations Program Directorate is passionate about making America the undisputed leader in Space because we understand that ensuring our nation’s security for future generations depends on it. Parsons creates game changing space solutions by teaming highly respected subject matter experts with brilliant technologists. Do you want to be part of a team that is helping the government solve major national security challenges in the space domain? We need your help.

The qualified applicant will support the Space Warfighting Analysis Center’s (SWAC) Force Design Integration Office (FDIO).The applicant will support SWAC Force Design technical analysis with focus on orbital warfare (kinetic and non-kinetic) through collaboration with SWAC Programs, independent analysis, and development of integrated decision support products which articulate SWAC space system Force Design recommendations to meet joint warfighting needs.  Responsibilities include ensuring strategic guidance, joint needs, operational scenarios, and operating concepts are integrated into SWAC analysis at multiple classification levels.  Additionally, the qualified candidate will support USSF decisions for resourcing, policy and requirements development, acquisitions, and operational planning based on FD recommendations.  The applicant must have a technical depth and breadth of space capabilities with an understanding of complex analysis and industry capabilities and best practices, and must be capable of translating USSF capabilities into the joint context to allow for joint integration. This positions requires a CI poly.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• Interface with DAF, USSF, and USSF Field Command technical experts and staffs
• Articulate technical FD recommendations to USSF/HQ, Joint communities, and Mission Partners
• Support transition of FD recommendations into USSF and joint Requirements documents, foster thorough joint approval process, and provide a technical basis for acquisition strategy development
• Engage joint, service, and Mission Partners to understand, document, and maintain operational needs & requirements for ingestion into FD analysis
• Support development of investment priorities based on FD recommendations and integration into annual USSF Program Objective Memorandum (POM) budget
• Assist in the set up and execution of Force Design Conferences
• Capture and recommend force design dependencies and opportunities (joint, intelligence community, industry, international and other government organizations)
• Support high-visibility capability efforts (ex. SECAF’s Operational Imperatives)
• Maintain SWAC FD products

REQUIREMENT SKILLS: 

• STEM Bachelor’s Degree
• 10+ years space operations or space acquisition experience
• Experience with space design and/or architecture development including satellite ground systems
• Experience with and knowledge of DoD, IC, and commercial organizations
• SCI and Special Access Required eligibility
• Ability to quickly create decision quality materials for senior leaders
• Understand complex technical issues and produce recommendations for a wide audience
• Apply critical thinking in complex and dynamic organizational environments
• Have strong communication skills (technical writing, developing presentations, briefing, etc)
• The ability to successfully obtain a CI poly within the first 6 months of employment

DESIRED SKILLS: 

• STEM Master’s Degree
• 4+ years Joint operational planning, integration, or requirements development experience
• 5+ years of commercial/civil space experience
• Experience working in SCI/SAP environment

Minimum Clearance Required to Start:

Top Secret SCI

This 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: 

$117,000.00 - $210,600.00

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, 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!