Master's degree with 12+ years or bachelor's degree with 20+ years in missile defense or complex DoD programs.
Solid understanding of current Missile Defense System (MDS) architecture and future concepts.
Experience in modeling and evaluating missile defense architectures.
Strong analytical skills to interpret results and present findings clearly.
Effective verbal and written communication skills, with a focus on collaboration.
Strong time management skills with the ability to prioritize tasks.
Responsibilities
Assess MDS capability gaps and develop architecture solutions to mitigate them.
Develop and execute analysis plans using MDS simulation tools.
Post-process and assess simulation results, preparing analysis briefs and reports.
Support modeling and simulation efforts tailored to specific analysis plans.
Participate in architecture assessment for future missile defense concepts.
Benefits
Telework options available with flexible on-site schedule.
Opportunity to work on cutting-edge missile defense technologies.
Engagement in high-impact projects that shape national defense strategies.
Collaborative work environment with experienced professionals in the field.
Potential for career advancement within a growing organization.
Full Job Description
Job Title
SENIOR MISSILE DEFENSE ARCHITECTURE ANALYST
Location
Fort Belvoir, VA 22060 US (Primary)
Category
Information Technology
Job Type
Full-Time
Career Level
Experienced (Non-Manager)
Education
Master's Degree
Security Clearance Required
Secret
Job Description
Ignite is currently seeking a driven Senior Missile Defense System Architecture Analyst to join our team supporting TEAMS Next MDS Engineering in Fort Belvoir, VA. This is a full-time position. Telework is allowed; the on-site schedule and duty site are to be confirmed. This role leads or participates in analysis of future Missile Defense System (MDS) architectures and concepts and modeling and simulation (M&S) tool development to support architecture assessment.
Job Requirements
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: • Assess MDS capability gaps, challenges, needs, and opportunities against current and future threats to develop architecture solutions that mitigate gaps and/or improve performance. • Develop analysis plans, execute MDS simulation tools, post-process and assess results, and prepare architecture analysis briefs and reports. • Support M&S efforts and tailor tools to specific analysis plans.
Job Requirements and Qualifications:
A minimum of 12 years with a master's degree, or 20 years with a bachelor's degree, in missile defense-related or other complex, large DoD programs/projects. • Solid understanding of current MDS architecture and future concepts. • Experience modeling, assessing, and evaluating future missile defense architectures. • Strong ability to interpret results and present findings clearly. • Effective verbal and written communication and collaboration skills. • Strong time management and ability to prioritize tasks by importance and urgency.
Preferred Qualifications: • Active TS/SCI clearance. • Experience with AFSIM or similar MDS simulation tools/frameworks. • Background in IAMD/Cruise Missile Defense systems and/or space systems. • Experience defining and using advanced concepts and algorithms for M&S of MDS architectures. • Experience supporting systems engineering-related architecture design activities.
Security Clearance Requirements:
Must have an active Secret clearance and the ability to obtain TS/SCI.
Education Requirements:
Master's degree with 12 or more years of relevant experience, or a bachelor's degree with 20 or more years.
Other Requirements:
U.S. citizenship required. Travel required; frequency and duration to be confirmed.
