Senior Analyst - FMS and Cross Domain Solution (CDS)

Overview

Axient is seeking a Senior Analyst - FMS and Cross Domain Solution (CDS) to join our team in Huntsville, AL.

Responsibilities

Description:

• Support the Missile Defense Agency (MDA) Command & Control, Battle Management & Communications program office
• Efforts include engaging in CDS acquisition, technical engineering, and integration across multiple select countries working in concert with the US FMS program
• Participate in FMS CDS analysis, concept development, requirements, capability planning, interface controls, allocation of CDS requirements, trade studies, communications, data sharing, verification, sustainment engineering, testing, fielding and site assessments, analysis of MDS prime contractor documentation, lab experimentation, information assurance, and certifications
• Provides recommended direction for Foreign Military Sales (FMS) country acquisition plans based on requirements provided by the country and their available financial assets
• Maintains official program correspondence between Country Desk Officers, Country Officials, and Program Executives interested in the FMS Cross Domain Solution (CDS) fielded product.
• Provide problem resolution files for awarded cases, prepare program status briefings, develop visit requests, reviews minutes, and action items, determines the accuracy of information/situation depicted and reports inconsistencies
• Coordinates with the Implementing Agency POC on a variety of case development and execution matters
• Manages integration of activities across program stake holders and serves as technical authority for total package fielding of equipment, training, and other services
• Supports development of acquisition documentation
• Initiates requests to field activities and installations for information on which to base responses to FMS customer inquiries

Qualifications

Requirements:

• Master’s degree with 12 years of relevant experience
• Bachelor's degree with 20 years of relevant experience may be considered in lieu of a Master's degree

• Must have an active and transferrable DoD security clearance with current investigation at the required level.  Must be able to maintain the required clearance

• Working knowledge of Cross Domain Solution (CDS) components and procedures
• Working knowledge of Foreign Military Sales (FMS) case development and procedures
• Working knowledge of networking and communications systems across US Military Program of Records
• Working knowledge of interoperability between common sensor information and data exchange requirements such as Link-16, USMTF, and ASTRIX
• Position is hybrid – remote and onsite work in the Huntsville area
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, and PowerPoint

Desired Skills and Experience:

• Familiarity with MDA/Government engineering processes/databases.
• Self-starter with enthusiasm and capacity to learn in a fast-paced environment
• Exceptional written and verbal skills required

Must meet applicable COVID safety requirements and protocols