Software Assurance Analyst IV

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35808, Huntsville, AL, USA
In-Office
Senior level
Aerospace
The Role
Lead software assurance activities for the Missile Defense Agency: develop and implement SwA policies and guidelines, assess compliance with DoD/JFAC standards, support quality/safety/mission assurance assessments, evaluate contractor compliance, and facilitate criticality, threat, vulnerability, security engineering, and anti-tamper validation across the SDLC.
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Senior Software Assurance Analyst

System High is looking for an experienced and motivated senior level Software Assurance (SwA) Analyst to join our team at the Missile Defense Agency (MDA).  The analyst will provide SwA expertise and lead functions to develop and implement SwA policies and engineering guidelines in alignment with the Joint Federated Assurance Center (JFAC) “best practices” throughout the system development life cycle (SDLC)..

The applicant will perform functions to include:

  • Participate in JFAC and Trusted Systems and Networks (TSN) activities and working groups and assess compliance with DoD guidelines and federal law to minimize risk to program capability.
  • Support the Government lead with conducting MDA Quality, Safety, and Mission Assurance Assessments and compliance assessments.
  • Support and/or perform quality or compliance assessments of MDA contractors. Coordinate with MDA Quality, Safety, and Mission Assurance and/or program offices on all proposed assessment schedules to determine the level of effort required and suitable timeframes.
  • Facilitate programs as they conduct criticality analysis (e.g., identifying/validating Mission Critical Functions, Critical Components), facilitate and support program validation of the identified threat and vulnerability, facilitate and support program validation of the identified SwA threat and vulnerability, and support associated system security engineering and Anti-Tamper functions

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES:

  • Proficiency with standard All-Source intelligence research tools such as: Tripwire Analytic Capability (TAC), Query Tree, CIDNE, M3 / AMHS, Analyst Notebook, open-source research, Pulse, QLIX, and / or Google Earth
  • Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work well both independently and in a team environment
  • Knowledge of DIA Analytic Tradecraft Standards
  • Experience working in a production center or fusion cell
  • Authored or coauthored products that have been disseminated to the intelligence community
Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS: 

  • Education: Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Arts degree relevant to the Security/CI fields preferred
  • Experience: 12+ years working on missile defense-related or other complex, large DoD program / project
  • Works independently and/or leads teams to analyze and resolve problems
  • Over 5 years’ SwA experience
  • Over 5 years DoD Acquisition Security experience
  • Over 5 years’ experience coordinating policy/technical issues with
  • outside agencies/OSD level coordination
  • Clearance: TS

Additional Information 

  • This job description is not designed to cover or contain all job duties required of the employee. There may be additional activities, duties and/or responsibilities that are required for this position that are not listed in this job description. 
  • In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification document form upon hire.  
  • System High is a Military friendly employer. Our extensive work on behalf of the U.S. government offers those who have served in uniform an opportunity to continue to serve their country in a new and exciting way while enjoying a successful civilian career. 
  • System High values the power and strength of diverse backgrounds on the culture and performance of our company. We strive to maintain an inclusive culture to encourage each employee to bring their whole self to the mission.
  • System High Corporation is committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.
  • If you require a reasonable accommodation to apply for a position with us, please email [email protected].
  • Legal notices can be viewed on the following PDFs: Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is IllegalEPPA NoticeFMLA Notice

Warning: Beware of recruitment scams: System High will never request money or personal purchases during the hiring process. Verify all communications come from a systemhigh.com or msg.paycomonline.com email address.

Skills Required

  • Proficiency with All-Source intelligence research tools (TAC, Query Tree, CIDNE, M3/AMHS, Analyst Notebook, Pulse, QLIX, Google Earth)
  • Knowledge of DIA Analytic Tradecraft Standards
  • Experience working in a production center or fusion cell
  • Authored or coauthored products disseminated to the intelligence community
  • Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Arts degree relevant to Security/CI fields
  • 12+ years working on missile defense-related or other complex, large DoD program/project
  • Over 5 years Software Assurance (SwA) experience
  • Over 5 years DoD Acquisition Security experience
  • Over 5 years coordinating policy/technical issues with outside agencies/OSD-level coordination
  • Ability to work independently and/or lead teams to analyze and resolve problems
  • Top Secret (TS) clearance
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