Principal Systems Analyst, MDS-Engineering

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Summary:

Yorktown Systems Group is seeking a qualified Principal Systems Analyst to support the Missile Defense Agency's (MDA) Terminal High Altitude Area Defense (THAAD) Program Office (MDA/THN). In this role, the successful candidate will directly support the THAAD Launcher Chief Engineer (CE) with ongoing design, production, fielding, and sustainment of THAAD batteries.

Specific duties may include, but are not limited to:

• Support engineering tasks related to design, production, fielding, & sustainment of advanced THAAD batteries
• Coordinate Systems Engineer activities with the THAAD Product Office Systems Engineering division, other MDA Systems Engineering activities and/or Product Offices, Prime Contractor systems engineering staff, and Other Government Agencies (OGAs) as required
• Generate and/or review detailed THAAD weapon system technical information necessary to support systems engineering activities Support Technical Evaluations of proposal information submitted by the Prime contractors in response to issued Request for Proposals (RFPs)
• Obtain & review information from the prime contractor as requested by the Government customer
• Participate in selected prime contractor meetings and boards
• Coordinate with functional support (Quality, Safety, Mission Assurance (QSMA), and Logistics) to support the CE requirements
• Facilitate Government IPTs and functional areas (QSMA, Logistics, Program Operations) as requested
• Support technical Working Group meetings and THAAD Facility Design & Construction activities
• Participate & provide input to teleconferences as directed by the Government customer (e.g. weekly staff meetings, and other regularly scheduled meetings with the prime contractor and its subs) ​

Required Qualifications:

• MS/MA with 12 years’ experience or BS/BA with 20 years’ experience in lieu of a Masters degree
• Prior work experience in a Service or DoD Agency-level Program Office
• Solid understanding of MDA Systems Engineering processes required
• Ability to develop and present reports and presentations to senior management-level personnel
• Must be able to work within a collaborative environment composed of Military, Government Civilian, Prime Contractor, Sub-Contractor and Supporting Contractor personnel

Desired Qualifications:

• Technical knowledge of the THAAD Weapon System; THAAD Product Office experience highly desired, specifically,

1) Launcher Component Test Lead (Engineering Testing, Qualification Testing, Production Acceptance Testing),

2) Launcher Power/Generator System,

3) Launcher Electrical/Circuits Electrical Engineering degree and experience highly desired

• Prior MDA or Missile Defense System (MDS) knowledge/experience highly desired
• Prior FMS Program Office experience desired Proficient with Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Access, and Outlook (e-mail and calendar)

Clearance:  Requires a Secret clearance

Location: Redstone Arsenal / Huntsville, AL

Travel: Some travel may be required