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Job Description:

Parsons is looking for an amazingly talented AEGIS Senior Systems Engineer to join our team! In this role you will get to p rovide Systems Engineering support for the Missile Defense Agency Sea-Based Weapon Systems Futures Systems Architect; Requirements and Threat Lead Engineer; and the Chief Systems Engineer .

What You'll Be Doing: Develop program plans, plan of action and milestone (POA&M) recommendations, and prepare executive level briefing packages and formal documentation. Prepare alternative courses of action analysis and executive level results presentation.

• Produce, review and manage engineering documents. Prepare technical and position papers, engineering briefs, schedules and risk management documents.

• Interface with internal and external MDA activities, Navy programs, Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory, Massachusetts Institute of Technology Lincoln Laboratory and industry partners. Coordinate and manage program activities across OGAs.

• Self-motivated, possess strong oral and written communication skills, and have the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic program office.

• Will be responsible to the Chief Engineers and Chief System Engineer to assess and identify gaps in current baseline technical and operational capabilities as well as identifying areas for potential modernization of existing baseline.

• Resolve complex technical issues as well as provide potential solutions to senior members of the Program Offices as well the Missile Defense Agency and NAVSEA pertaining to ship and weapons system modernization.

• Apply disciplined systems engineering practices, identify and resolve complex problems associated with technical performance requirements, systems engineering, and performance trades.

• Assist in the application of innovative digital engineering and agile acquisition processes in the execution of assigned tasks.

What Required Skills You'll Bring:

• Active Secret Clearance and ability to maintain one

• Master’s Degree in a STEM Discipline and 12+ years of related experience working on DOD or missile defense programs

• Ability to apply Engineering rigor to solve engineering/scientific problems

• Ability to provide program oversight and recommendations for resolution of complex technical issues to Senior Leadership within the Program Office and MDA Leadership

• Familiarity with Navy Weapon Systems
  
  

What Desired Skills You'll Bring:

• Active TS/SCI Clearance

• Prior experience with Aegis Weapons Systems

• Prior Program Office experience

• Technical experience in one of the following areas: Fleet operations, Systems Engineering, Weapon Systems development and operations, Aegis Qualifications, etc.

• Works Independently, as a team member, or leading teams/tasks

• Self-motivated and have the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic program office.

• Strong oral and written communication skills

Minimum Clearance Required to Start:

Secret

This position is part of our Federal Solutions team.

Our Federal Solutions segment delivers resources to our US government customers that ensure the success of missions around the globe. Our diverse, 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:

$113,100.00 - $203,600.00

We 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!

The position may require a COVID vaccination or an approved accommodation/exemption for a disability/medical condition or religious belief as required by customer requirements and some cases federal, state, provincial or local mandates.

Parsons is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility in the workplace. Diversity is ingrained in who we are, how we do business, and is one of our company’s core values. Parsons equally employs representation at all job levels for minority, female, disabled, protected veteran and LGBTQ+.

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!