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Job Description:
Parsons is looking for an amazingly talented Advanced Analyst to join our team! In this role you will get to support the Missile Defense Agency (MDA) Director of Test Consolidated Flight Test organization in support of test planning, integration, execution, and analysis of the Space Based Interceptor program.
What You'll Be Doing: You will provide pre-mission flight test design/scenario development and flight test execution by:
Performing pre-mission target and interceptor trajectory generation and optimization.
Performing pre-mission quantitative safety and risk analyses to ensure tests can be conducted safely in accordance with Range Commanders Council safety standards.
Serve as the lead of Range Safety Working Group meetings at the direction of the Mission Test Director and National Test Range Safety office(s). Track action items, data delivery schedules, analysis schedules and oversee any analyses that the National Test Range requires from the MDA team.
Conduct pre-mission telemetry link and radar assessments to ensure flight test architecture meets data collection requirements.
Conduct COLA (collision avoidance) assessments for day of flight execution in coordination with the 19th Space Defense Squadron and the National Test Range Safety Office authorizing tests .
What Required Skills You'll Bring:
Education: MA/MS in a field pertinent to the position being filled. A BA/BS with five years of additional relevant experience may be substituted for the MA/MS degree requirement.
Experience: 10 years relevant experience.
Clearance: Minimum SECRET clearance required.
What Desired Skills You'll Bring:
Experience with Missile Defense Agency (MDA) organization and Missile Defense System (MDS) designs, performance and testing.
Experience with MATLAB, Python, Java, and/or other programming languages.
Knowledge of RF Engineering and Communication design and processing.
Knowledge of Range Commander’s Council Standards.
Understanding of Orbital Mechanics and Physics.
Experience with DoD test processes, test support, and/or test execution
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: $134,100.00 - $241,400.00We 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!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!Parsons is aware of fraudulent recruitment practices. To learn more about recruitment fraud and how to report it, please refer to https://www.parsons.com/fraudulent-recruitment/.
Skills Required
- MA/MS in a related field (or BA/BS with five additional years of relevant experience)
- 10 years relevant experience
- Active Secret security clearance
- Experience with Missile Defense Agency organization and Missile Defense System designs, performance, and testing
- Experience with MATLAB, Python, and/or Java
- Knowledge of RF engineering and communications design/processing
- Familiarity with Range Commanders Council standards
- Understanding of orbital mechanics and physics
- Experience with DoD test processes, test support, and test execution
Parsons Corporation Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Retirement Support — Retirement programs are framed as a major value driver, with an ESOP alongside a 401(k) match and additional stock-purchase options contributing meaningfully to total rewards. This structure is positioned as especially attractive for employees who value long-term wealth-building over immediate cash.
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Healthcare Strength — Health coverage is described as broad and choice-rich, with multiple plan types (PPO, HDHP, and some HMO networks) plus dental, vision, EAP, and wellness resources. The availability of different plan designs and national-carrier coverage supports varied employee needs.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Time-off offerings are portrayed as competitive, including PTO, holidays, flexible schedules such as a 9/80 option for eligible roles, and floating holidays in the U.S. Paid parental leave of 160 hours is also highlighted as a meaningful component of the overall package.
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What We Do
Parsons is a digitally enabled solutions provider with a focus on making the world safer, smarter, healthier, more sustainable, and more connected. Founded in 1944, Parsons primarily serves the defense, security, and infrastructure markets. Uniquely qualified to deliver cyber/converged security, technology-based intellectual property, and other innovative services, the corporation delivers state-of-the-art solutions to federal, regional, and local government agencies as well as to private industrial customers worldwide. Parsons has a reputation for inclusion and diversity and has been named to the Ethisphere Institute’s list of World’s Most Ethical Companies for 10 consecutive years. Parsons facilitates a culture of innovation by encouraging collaboration among its employees and providing opportunities for career growth. With offices around the globe, people of varied talents and backgrounds, and a wide range of exciting projects, the possibilities at Parsons are endless. For more about Parsons, visit www.parsons.com. Mission: Delivering innovative infrastructure, defense, and security solutions to enable a more sustainable, safer, smarter, and more connected world.
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